I Just Don't Get It...

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by Mr. Bill, Jun 14, 2014.

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  1. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    They are and are raised on food more readily available to hobbyists. More captive-bred fish would do wonders for the hobby.

    Think:

    Captive bred = More hardy ==> New hobbyists kill fewer fish ==> New hobbyists stay in the hobby longer ==> Hobby grows ==> More money in the system to support captive breeding ==> Rinse/repeat
     
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    Billme Eyelash Blennie

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  3. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    I like it Rocketman!!!
     
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    Corailline Super Moderator

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  5. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Absolutely, yes! Thank you. :)

    Lots of good information there that can be related to all captive-bred species. A mandarin will still be a mandarin, a tang will still be a tang, a butterfly will still be a butterfly. Captive breeding in no wise changes their nature; they will still have the same instincts, and the same requirements, dietary and otherwise, as their wild counterparts. Treating them otherwise is one huge mistake I've seen made by aquarists, which unfortunately, resulted in many, many short-lived specimens.
     
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    Corailline Super Moderator

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  7. civiccars2003

    civiccars2003 Great Blue Whale

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    How do you really know what you are buying anyway? The LFS store can say what they please. I have no idea if any of my fish where bred in the wild or in an aquarium.
     
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  8. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Captive breed are usually more expensive.
     
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    Billme Eyelash Blennie

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  10. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    You're welcome.

    It nice to see so many Sea Horse types on the list, it breaks my heart to see them collected. Some Damsels too, I have seen a couple hobbyist have success with the Damsels. Second to Tangs it seems like far too many Damsels are collected.
     
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