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I began keeping fish at age 12 and quickly discovered a passion for Rift Lake cichlids, eventually focusing on Lake Tanganyika species, a hobby I’ve pursued for decades. While living in Santa Barbara, California, in the late 70s and early 80s, I founded the Santa Barbara Aquarium Society and later served as president of the Louisville Tropical Fish Fanciers, including during their 1992 ACA convention.

My love of aquatic life extends beyond the aquarium. I’ve recently explored Lake Tanganyika by visiting Lake Shore Lodge, Kipili Tanzania, which included diving and snorkeling with cichlids and enjoying a safari at Kativa Preserve, experiences that deepened my appreciation for these remarkable ecosystems.

Over the years, I’ve photographed and videoed my Lake Tanganyika cichlids as well as those of friends, sharing insights on their care—from feather fins to sand and rock dwellers, feeding, territorial needs, water conditioning, and aquarium photography.