im curious too as i have no idea how taxidermi works. but i dont think they use the fish itself. oh hell i dont know!devder1;3282776;3282776 said:wait i have a question if it is the actual fish how can they get the shape wrong?
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jcardona1;3282782; said:im curious too as i have no idea how taxidermi works. but i dont think they use the fish itself. oh hell i dont know!
From my understanding, they use the fish's skin and fins and other external bony parts such as the jaw. I think there is a wood form in the middle and the rest is saw dust or something?
There may be other ways too. Someone told me that some taxidermist can make a re-creation using fiberglass and that uses none of the fish. If anyone knows, I would be interested I would love to have a realistic model of my old Dat. I guess I can google it.
they use the fish's skin and "stuff" the inside with foam.. then they apply a sealant/clear coat on the top to help preserve it better.. at a reputable taxidermist ive seen fish that are 30+ years old and still look just like the real deal.. 
i have 3 myself but are not my pet fish..
i have 3 myself but are not my pet fish..