About the Author
José María Cid Ruiz (Guadalajara, Spain, 1956), has spent several decades dedicated to research on aquaculture of ornamental species, developing and experimenting with different techniques of maintenance and reproduction of many different species of fish and invertebrates in freshwater, brackish and marine aquariums.
As result of these experiences, he has been publishing articles in various national and international magazines (Argos, B.AEA, Especies, Río Negro, Acuario Práctico, Aquamar, CoralesyMarino, Tropical Fish Hobbyst, Coral, FAMA USA, Koralle Germany, Aquarama France) and giving lectures to various aquaristic associations and public and private exhibition centers.
He has been or still is an active member of several associations dedicated to aquariology:
- Vice-President of the Spanish Association of Aquarists
- Head of the Investigations Section of the Spanish Association of Aquarists
- Member of the AKA (American Killifish Association)
- Chairman of the Aquarist Chamartin Group
In addition to fishkeeping, José María practice underwater photography and video, featu-ring a vast database of images of many species in the wild.
He studied as Telecommunications Engineer and has developed his professional activity in TELCO sector, as an expert manager in process analysis and quality systems.
Books published by the author: “Blénidos del Mediterráneo” (Anarpa, 1993) and “El Agua del Acuario” (MJVT, 2016).
Publications and proven experience
Based on practical experience in their aquariums, José María has published more than fifty papers, lectures and two books. Below are outlined some of his publications:
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- 61 Pseudochromis fridmani. About its reproduction
(2021, Argos nº18. Rf:78) - 60 Monocentris japonica. Maintenance and reproduction
(2021, Argos nº17. Rf:77) - 59 ICP. Another vision of the aquarium
(2021, Argos nº16. Rf:76) - 58 Iriatherina werneri. Reproduction
(2020, Argos nº12. Rf:75) - 57 Field study of the underwater fauna of the Red Sea
(2019, Aquatic NotesW. vídeo. Rf: 74) - 56 Stenopus hispidus. Reproduction
(2019.Mar, Argos nº 8. Rf:73) - 55 Sphaeramia nematoptera. Reproduction
(2018.Dic, Argos nº 7. Rf:72) - 54 Fiel study of underwater fauna of Caribbean Sea
(2018, Aquatic NotesW. vídeo Rf:71) - 53 Scartella cristata, reproduction
(2017, Argos nº2. Rf:68) - 52 Field study of underwater fauna of Anilao, Philippines
(2017, Aquatic NotesWeb. Rf:64) - 51 Book “ The Aquarium’s water”
(2016, Editor: MJVT. Rf:63)
…. This book will help you set clear and simple concepts about aquarium chemistry and thus to be able to develop your own performance criteria for the maintenance and re-production of your favorite species - 50 Pterapogon kauderni, a unique species
(2014, FitoPlanctonMarinoW. Rf:49 // 2015.abr, Koralle 92-Germany. Rf:55//2015.sep,Coral-USA. Rf:56)
(2017, Corales y Marino nº1-Spain. Rf:65// 2017, Aquatic Notes video. Rf:69bis) - 49 Gobiodon citrinus, maintenance & breeding
(2015, FitoPlanctonMarinoW. Rf:52 // 2017.jun, Argos 1. Rf:66) - 48 Neolamprologus brichardi, maintenance & breeding
(2014, AEA Conferencia. Rf:50 // Mar.2015, Boletín A.E.A. Rf:54 // Nov-Dec.2015, TFH-USA. Rf:60) - 47 Cyanobacteria, common in the aquarium but little known
(2014, FitoPlanctonMarinoWeb. Rf:48 // 2015.oct, Koralle 95-Germany. Rf:57)
( 2015.oct, AEA Conference. Rf:58 // 2016, Bol. AEA 14. Rf:61) - 46 Clownfish and the initial diet of its larvae
(2014, FitoPlancton MarinoWeb. Rf:47// 2015 Koralle 91– Germany. Rf:51) - 45 The importance of phytoplankton for feeding corals
(2014, FitoPlancton MarinoWeb. Rf:46) - 44 Couple formation & reproduction of tropical marine goby Cryptocentrus cinctus
(2013, AEA Conference. Rf:41 // 2014, Rio Negro. Rf:44 // Mar.2015,TFH-USA. Rf:53 )
(2017, Conferencia Universidad Murcia. Rf:69// 2018, Congress Univ. Aveiro-Portugal. Rf:70) - 43 The electronic pH-meter in the aquarium. Use and maintenance
(2013, AEA Conference. Rf:40 // 2014, Especies. Rf:45) - 42 Maintenance and reproduction of Mediterranean blennies
(2014, Koralle 85,Germany. Rf:43//2015.nov, P. Rico University Conference.Rf:59//2016, U.Murcia.Rf:62)
(2012, AcuarioZooMadrid Course. Rf:39//2012, AEAConference. Ref:39bis//2012,AquaticNotes,Rf:39tris) - 41 Breeding Nanochromis transvertitus
(2014,TFH-USA. Rf:42//2011 AEA Conference. Rf:38bis//2011, Acuario Práctico. Rf:38) - 40 Breeding Seahorses, Hippocampus reidii & H. kuda
(2010, TFH-USA. Rf:37 // 2009, Acuario Práctico. Rf:36) - 39 Maintenance and Reproduction of Crenicichla strigata
(2009, TFH-USA. Rf:35 // 2007, Acuario Práctico. Rf:33) - 38 Breeding Ancistrus dolichopterus
(2008, TFH-USA. Rf:34 // 2006, Acuario Práctico. Rf:32) - 37 The development of the tiny larvae of marine species. An introduction
(2005, Acuario Práctico. Rf:31bis // 2004, AEA Conference. Rf:31) - 36 Fishkeeping projects. JMªCId Interview
(2003, Boletín AEA. Rf:30) - 35 Maintenance and reproduction of Amphiprion ocellaris & A. percula
(2003, Acuario Práctico. Rf:28) - 34 Sphaerichthys osphromenoides, practical experience in its reproduction
(2003, TFH-USA. Rf:29 // 2002,Acuario Práctico. Rf:27) - 33 Breeding Australian gobid Mogurnda adspersa
(2001, FAMA-USA. Rf:25 // 2001, Acuario Práctico. Rf:26) - 32 Reproduction and Development of Larvae in Acanthophthalmus semicintus
(1997, FAMA-USA. Rf:23 // 1998, Acuario Práctico. Rf:24) - 31 Book “Mediterranean blennies“
(1993, Editor Anarpa. Rf:22)…… This book summarizes the author’s work for 5 years, conducting field studies di-ving in the Mediterranean. Studied and photographed the 18 species of blennies inhabiting the Spanish coast. The second part of the book is dedicated to the maintenance and repro-duction of these marine species in the aquarium.
- 61 Pseudochromis fridmani. About its reproduction
- 30 Adapting to Amphrion ocellaris to the Mediterranean anemone Actinia equina
(1989,AQUAMAR. Rf:21) - 29 JMªCid , fishkeeping activity
(1989,Ranking. Rf:20) - 28 Maintenance and breeding Australian goby Tateurndina ocellicauda
(1987,AQUAMAR. Rf:18-19) - 27 About Nemateleotris magnifica
(1987,AQUAMAR. Rf:17) - 26 Breeding several generations of Julidochromis ornatus
(2017.jul TFH-USA. Rf:67 // 1985,AQUAMAR. Rf:16) - 25 Bitis genera
(1984, Boletín I. Veterinary. Rf:15bis) - 24 Maintenance of the genus Antennarius
(1984, AQUAMAR. Rf:15) - 23 Maintenance and reproduction of the sea star Asterina gibbosa
(1984,AQUAMAR. Rf:14) - 22 Bitis gabonica, reproductión
(1983, AQUAMAR. Rf:13bis) - 21 Blennies, second generation reared on rotifers and phytoplankton
(1983,AQUAMAR. Rf:13) - 20 Trimeresurus albolabris
(1983, AQUAMAR. Rf:12tris) - 19 Fishkeeping in philately
(1982, AQUAMAR. Rf:12bis) - 18 Maintenance and reproduction of the blenniid Lipophrys pavo
(1982,AQUAMAR. Part I Rf:11– Part II Rf:12) - 17 Maintenance and reproduction of the nudibranch Spurilla neapolitana
(1982, Mundo Acuariofilo. Rf:10) - 16 Breeding Trichogaster leeri
(1981, Aquarama -France. Rf:9bis) - 15 Tilapia mossambica vs. T.galilea, reproductión
(1980, Conference. Rf:9) - 14 Behavior and reproduction of Triturus boscai
(1980, Vida Acuática. Rf:8) - 13 Behavior and reproduction of Puntius tetrazona
(1980,Boletin of the Spanish Association of Aquarists. Rf:7) - 12 Mediterranean snails in the aquarium
(1979,Boletin of the Spanish Association of Aquarists. Rf:6) - 12 Breeding Aphanius Iberus & Valencia hispanica
(1979,Boletin of the Spanish Association of Aquarists. Rf:5) - 11 Aquaristics. Introduction to the aquarium
(1978, Conference. Rf:4bis) - 10 Maintenance of Mediterranean marine aquariums
(1978,Boletin of the Spanish Association of Aquarists. Rf:4 ) - 8 Cichlasoma nigrofasciatum
(1977, Conference. Rf:3tris) - 7 Madreporic Islands
(1977, Conference. Rf:3bis) - 6 Practical experience in cultures of Tubifex
(1977,Boletin of the Spanish Association of Aquarists. Rf:3) - 5 How is a fish? Anatomy and Physiology
(1977, Conference. Rf:2bis) - 4 Maintenance and reproduction of the genus Aphyosemion
(1977,Boletin of the Spanish Association of Aquarists. Rf:2) - 3 Breeding Helostoma temminckii
(1976,Boletin of the Spanish Association of Aquarists. Rf:1) - 2 Fishkeeping. A living picture
(1976, Conference. Rf:-1) - 1 Betta splendes, reproductión
(1973, Conference. Rf:-2)