Category: Ancient fish

1. Introduction 【Child】Professor, I discovered a fish that reminded me of the enchanted dagger from the ancient tale of Aladdin. Can you guess what fish I’m talking about? 【Professor】Ah, my dear child, you must be referring to the fascinating Arowana Knife fish! They’re mysterious, elegant, and downright enigmatic – just like the enchanted dagger! I…

1. Introduction 【Child】: Professor, have you ever heard of a creature that could be a character from an ancient myth, perhaps similar to the mighty dragon in the East or the fearsome Leviathan in the West? I’m talking about the Alligator Gar in the realm of aquariums. 【Professor】: Ah, the Alligator Gar! An awe-inspiring fish…

1. Introduction 【Child】: Professor, have you ever heard a tale of an enchanting marine creature, akin to the “White Whale” from the story of Moby Dick? 【Professor】: Ah, you must be talking about the Albino Butterfly Ray. They indeed have an alluring beauty that captivates the attention of many aquarium enthusiasts. In this article, we…

【Child】Professor, I was reading Matsuo Basho’s famed haiku, “An old silent pond… A frog jumps into the pond, Splash! Silence again,” when it made me think of another aquatic creature I saw in the aquarium. It was an Amime Unagi – could you tell me more about them, please? 【Professor】Ah, such a fascinating analogy you…

1. Introduction 【Child】: Professor, have you ever heard of a legendary creature called Acipenser bevestel, which is said to look like a creature in a famous 20th-century painting called “Swans Reflecting Elephants” by Salvador Dalí, but underwater? They say it’s a mysterious fish to add to an aquarium collection. 【Professor】: Ah, my curious young friend,…