Puffers

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The Undeniable Appeal of Puffers and Porcupines
By Jay Hemdal and Jeff Kurtz

Aquarists who are looking for a truly “pet-like” marine fish with loads of personality, a nimble brain (for a fish, anyway), wild coloration and patterning, and a body plan that borders on the bizarre, just might find the object of their search among the puffers or porcupinefishes. Given suitable aquarium conditions and proper husbandry, these hardy, long-lived fish will reward their keepers with years of fascination. Full article is in the PDF file to the right.
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Jay Hemdal
Jay Hemdal has kept aquarium fish since he was four. He set up his first marine aquarium in 1968 when he was nine years old. He later worked part time for many years at various local retail pet stores and fish wholesale companies while he was living at home and then during college. After graduating from college with a degree in aquatic biology, he managed the aquarium department of a large retail pet store for five years until 1985, when he was hired as an aquarist/diver (and later department manager) for a large public aquarium. In 1989, he accepted the position of curator of fishes and invertebrates for another public aquarium, where he remains today. Jay has written over 200 articles and papers as well as seven books since 1981.

Jay has also written for the following publications.

Advanced Aquarist Magazine
Amazonas
Aquarium Fish International
Aquarium Frontiers
Comparative Parasitology
Coral
Drum and Croaker
Freshwater and Marine Aquarium
International Zoo Yearbook
Journal of Aquariculture and Aquatic Sciences
North American Journal of Aquaculture
Progressive Fish-Culturist
Today's Aquarist
Tropical Fish Hobbyist
Zoo Biology

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This is a written article from a man who has been an academic titan for years. In fact, my good friend collects these publications as supplements to his education in marine biology and ecology of tropical waters.

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