Larry
was first introduced to Lake Malawi cichlids in the early 70's. Since
then, Larry has never been without having them in his fish room. Eventually the fish
room at home got bigger and was consumed by these beautiful fish. A Bit About, Larry Johnson
Larry
was first introduced to Lake Malawi cichlids in the early 70's. Since
then, Larry has never been without having them in his fish room. Eventually the fish
room at home got bigger and was consumed by these beautiful fish.
"Tropical Fish are a full time job for me. I presently run 60 various size aquariums at home (and expanding) and manage a large fish room for "Big Al's" Aquarium Services in Hamilton Ontario, Canada".
In August 2009 he traveled to Lake Malawi for the 9th time.
2009 proved to be very exciting as he is contributed 2 months of time to the Stuart M Grant Conservation Fund and installed anti netting devices (Ands) around the Maleris Islands! Included in this trip was a Cichlid Survey of the local fish around the Maleris Islands!
You can see many beautiful pics that have been taken over the years in the Safari Pages.
Larry has been importing Lake Malawi Cichlids from the Lake since April 2006, bringing into Canada a lot of old favorites and newly discovered species.
In his spare time you can find Larry at local fish clubs (Hamilton & District Aquarium Society) and other clubs doing the "fish thing" (speaking or attending).
Credits
-January 2003 Cichlid News Magazine published Larry's article and pictures on the genus Mylochromis.
-Credit given by Ad Konings for discovering "Interesting Feeding Behavior in Sciaenochromis fryeri". (Cichlid News January 2005) & (Malawi Cichlids in their Natural Habitat 4th edition)
-Credit given by Ad Konings for photographing, for the first time, a new species, Lethrinops sp. 'mbenji roundhead', Mbenji Island. (Malawi Cichlids in their Natural Habitat 4th edition)
-Three photo credits in Ad Konings new 4th edition, Malawi Cichlids in their Natural Habitat.
THIS YEARS PRESENTATION
Swimming with Cichlids Lake Malawi 2009
SPEAKING SCHEDULE
Oshawa, ON ............January 13,2009
Regina, SK ...............April 10th,2009
Brantford, ON ...............May 13,2009
Erie County, NY.........June 16th,2009
Washington, DC ..November 14,2009
Hamilton, ON.......January 14th,2010
North East Council Convention, February 26-28, 2010
Presentations are in a Power Point Format, Video of Lake Malawi is also included.
If you would like Larry to speak at your club/association please contact him at larryjohnson@mountaincable.net
