Yeah we do, but there aren't many that are willing to take it on. Rottbo might, but who knows. I personally would love that, but the costs are just too great. Many of the Asian aro breeders got their stock before the asian aro was listed didn't they?
nope, actually they got their stock in the mid-80's, asian aro was CITES listed in 1975
But the farm that started it all and got the first license ever, Rainbow Aquarium Pte Ltd. started at about 1974-75, already having 1000 brooders for the three color variants, Red, Gold and Green. For the registration, i think only less than 400 fishes all F1(1st gen/wild caught mix), the best of the best were submitted to get the license and start the ball rolling for the breeding program.
i get what you mean, its a very tall order. especially at today's operational costs. but ey, let aquarists dream eh?