I started keeping tropical fish at young age of 12. Some of my early experiences included breeding guppies, various other live-bearers, kribensis and bristlenose ancistrus. I think this is what got me hooked on fish keeping!!
Before long I discovered the vivid colours and interesting behaviour of African Cichlids and I have never looked back. Due to my father also being interested in the hobby, I slowly made my way up to a whole room full of tanks. I bred a lot of African Cichlids to be sold to friends, aquarium stores and the general public on the New Zealand online marketplace “Trademe”. 15 years on and I am enjoying the hobby more and more, particular the DIY and photography.