MermaidFX is a visual effects company that creates mermaid tails and other aquatic costumes for television shows, films and commercials. The company's prosthetic mermaid tail rentals have been most widely seen in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, worn by actors Angela Dotchin and Michael Hurst. MermaidFX was founded in 2001 by photographer and costume designer Jove deRenzy with the company's head seamstress Debbie Pelfrey. The company opened its official website in 2004. MermaidFX also does businesses under the trademark name MerTails LLC.
