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I first encountered a male jawfish with a mouth full of eggs in 2010 while diving in Wakatobi National Park, in Indonesia, while doing independent undergraduate research. His giant eyes were almost comical, and his overflowing jaw reminded me of a three-year-old that had just stuffed an entire piece of birthday cake in his mouth. … Read more

How Long Do Fish Eggs Take to Hatch? Updated on If you’re the owner of a home aquarium, the thought of breeding your own fish has likely crossed your mind. While research and careful planning should always be involved, most commonly kept aquarium species are generally easy to breed, and the process is both satisfying … Read more

All living things reproduce; this is an essential part of survival for each species to ensure they do not become extinct. Freshwater and saltwater fish are no exception. Much like many other animals, most fish require both a male and a female to create new life; however some fish are asexual and can reproduce alone. … Read more

Got plenty of eggs for Easter? Here are some fishy facts about the original egg layers, and some species that do some pretty amazing things with theirs. Egg protectors Guarding their eggs was a major evolutionary leap for cichlids, ensuring that their biological investment was well and truly protected, and making sure that when they … Read more

How many eggs do fish lay? The answer to this question is a little bit tricky because it depends on the type of fish. Some fish lay eggs that are fertilized and hatch into baby fish. Other types of fish simply release their eggs into the water, and the eggs hatch on their own. In … Read more

Guppy fish breed at a rapid rate. When you introduce them to your aquarium, it is very important to understand their reproduction mechanism. Only when you do so, you can understand how to control their population better. Many aquarium owners often face the question: are guppies egg layers? I will answer this question today to … Read more

Why Are These Male Fish Growing Eggs? Fish in wildlife refuges are feminized, probably by hormone-skewing pollution. What does this portend for the health of all creatures—and people? SWANTON, Vermont—Silver maples, lanky and bare, stand on the frozen flood plain at the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge. Two sets of tracks—fox and mouse—weave across the snowy … Read more

If you’re wondering whether your female betta can lay eggs without the male, then you’ve found the right article! In this article, we explore this behavior, and we will help you identify whether your female Betta fish are carrying eggs and then provide advice on what to do should your female Betta fish release eggs … Read more

What a mouthful! Male fish takes on the task of protecting its eggs… by cramming them into its mouth Yellow-headed jawfish spied opening its mouth to aerate its brood Images captured on sea floor off the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean Many fathers might find themselves with their hands full when looking after their children, … Read more