Hand-made ceramic fish by Bob Mehen

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 If you'd love a Clown loach, but your tank just isn't big enough, why not get the next best thing? This ceramic version won't outgrow your set-up, will be happy living on its own — and it won't get whitespot!  If you'd love a Clown loach, but your tank just isn't big enough, why not get the next best thing? This ceramic version won't outgrow your set-up, will be happy living on its own — and it won't get whitespot! 
If you’re looking for a unique Christmas present for a fishkeeper, or just want to treat yourself, check out these one-off, handmade ceramic pieces by Practical Fishkeeping contributor and forum moderator Bob Mehen.

If you'd love a Clown loach, but your tank just isn't big enough, why not get the next best thing? This ceramic version won't outgrow your set-up, will be happy living on its own — and it won't get whitespot! 

If you’re looking for a unique Christmas present for a fishkeeper, or just want to treat yourself, check out these one-off, handmade ceramic pieces by Practical Fishkeeping contributor and forum moderator Bob Mehen.


Bob’s love of fish really shines through in these gorgeous pieces, with great attention to detail. Some of the best loved fish in the hobby are represented in his work, including Discus, Clown loach, Corydoras, and suckermouth cats such as Whiptails and Royal plecs.

 Royal whiptail catfish. Royal whiptail catfish.  Can't locate — or can't afford — a Blue-eyed plec? This is much cheaper than the real thing. Can't locate — or can't afford — a Blue-eyed plec? This is much cheaper than the real thing.  Another fishkeeping favourite...wild brown Discus. Another fishkeeping favourite...wild brown Discus.  Xingu Royal plec. Xingu Royal plec.

Check out more of Bob’s work at his Etsy shop: Bob Mehen Ceramics.