Afishionado
  • Afishionado : a person who likes, knows about, and appreciates a usually fervently pursued interest or activity. (In this case, fish, corals and reef keeping). We are group of passionate hobbyists who are all about educating, creating innovative contents and providing eye popping visuals for hobbyists of all levels.

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1 Reason why our Hobby is the BEST

1 Reason why our Hobby is the BEST

One of the biggest reasons our hobby stands out is because of the people. It’s more than just a shared passion for marine life; it's the sense of community and support that makes it truly special. A perfect example is how hobbyists came out in force for ACI...

Absolutely the Coolest Product at RAP California 2024

Absolutely the Coolest Product at RAP California 2024

This video wasn't planned at all. Originally, I was trying to shoot a Marco Rocks video and when I went to find Joe in his Unique Corals booth, something grabbed my attention and I had to film this product. Something that was once only available for public aquariums...

Skellyfest 2024 Eye Candy Video!

Skellyfest 2024 Eye Candy Video!

For this video, here is a quick recap of the eye candies that I saw at Skellyfest 24 in Miami. If you guys are in South Florida, you should definitely check this event out. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/IHSo7p3URpU

Aquascape Contest! California Edition 2024.

Aquascape Contest! California Edition 2024.

One thing I envy about our freshwater counterparts is the wide range of tools they have to create one-of-a-kind aquascapes that look mature right from the start. In recent years, the saltwater side has been catching up. We're now designing aquascapes that emphasize...

Eye Candies of Reef-A-Palooza California 2024

Eye Candies of Reef-A-Palooza California 2024

Sorry for the delay guys. I unfortunately caught covid from my trip and had no voice and energy to pump videos out. But the show must go on right? We are switching things around on the usual sequence of show coverage. Instead of best of show vlogs, we are going with...

Julian Sprung’s Reef Tank: 2024 Showcase

Julian Sprung’s Reef Tank: 2024 Showcase

I was recently invited to Julian's house to meet up with our friend Koji Wada from Osaka, Japan that came to visit us state side hobbyist friends. While everyone had their phones out, snapping photos for their social media accounts, I figured I would do the same but...

Let’s talk fish! – Mandarin Dragonet from Biota Aquariums

Let’s talk fish! – Mandarin Dragonet from Biota Aquariums

For this video, we visited our friends Biota Aquariums to talk about one of the most iconic and beautiful fish in our saltwater hobby, the Mandarin Dragonet. Striking in color and bold in its patterns, the term "psychedelic" is associated with this particular fish....

Vlog: Stocking my tank back up! Featuring: The Fish Store

Vlog: Stocking my tank back up! Featuring: The Fish Store

The past few years have been tough for me. My wife faced a series of health challenges, and not long after, I found myself dealing with my own. Life has a way of throwing curveballs, and sometimes all you can do is hang on, letting the less important things fall to...