Oranda goldfish in my oval pond
Venturing into caring for animals is a long journey of engagement, especially if you are caring for fish. The initial thrill of learning the basics eventually ... Read More...
Manuel Yap
Home sweet hamster home
My friends and relatives have always referred to me as a
“pet whisperer” or “pet guru”. Although I have ample experience caring for
different kinds of animals,... Read More...
The charismatic cichlids of Central America
Decades ago, I used to join fish competitions to showcase
the beautiful cichlids that I had under my care. It was the start of the era
where flowerhorns and ar... Read More...
Koi and culture: My first encounter with a koi street pond
When we hear the word koi, we immediately think of Japan.
Osaka and Tokyo are two of its top tourist destinations and I was blessed to
have visited the former ... Read More...
Power couples: Pairing up yellow racing pigeons
The very first racing pigeons I ever took care of were blue
barred and black checkered. As I delved deeper into the hobby, I began to
appreciate the variety of... Read More...
Seeing red: Dominant red-colored fishes
Red is the color of excitement, fierceness, and happiness.
In Asian countries, it is also a symbol of luck and prosperity. Among fishes,
the species that has a... Read More...
A bird called Finch
Small avian pets are for people who enjoy seeing beautiful colors, hearing musical chirps, and having an animal companion with a great personality. Parakeets, ... Read More...
My simple koi fish pond
Everybody with a backyard garden wants to have a koi pond,
and why not? For me, koi fish are the best ones for ponds when provided with
the requirements.
Th... Read More...
A trip to Koriyama Goldfish farm and museum
My son Aaron was not the traveler type but had always been fascinated by Japan, which was why my wife Suzie and I decided to visit the country during the Yule... Read More...
Freshwater Angelfish
Walk around any pet store and ask what the top eight most
popular aquarium fish are and I am confident that goldfish and angelfish will
be mentioned. Let’s foc... Read More...
Manuel Yap
Manuel Yap is a contributor for Manila Bulletin's Animal Scene magazine.