Wild caughts vs Captive breeds

Yes, I think so. I never understood all the fuss about F1, F0...I just don't get it.

If I had a choice between purchasing a captive bred specimen and a wild caught, I would buy the captive bred. I think I may be in the minority here though. I also don't want to buy a fish just because it's rare. In fact, if I know a species is endangered, I would be less inclined to want it.

Collecting rare/endangered species reminds me of how a lot of women are so mesmerized by jewelry...IMO, it's just silly.

I agree
we need to leave the nature alone, there are so many fish in the hobby so why would you endanger them further?
it makes no sense.

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greets

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if a fish can already be bred in captivity, there should be a ban on importing new specimens.


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I agree. I buy captive bred fish.


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Pole said:

if a fish can already be bred in captivity, there should be a ban on importing new specimens.

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Completely infeasible for so many reasons....



Wild caught FW fish aren't as bad as reef fish IMO, the collection methods are usually a lot less harmful and sustainable. In many cases it creates an industry and source of income for the locals, who otherwise might resort to slash-and-burn farming or other more harmful methods of making money. And there are numerous cases where the aquarium hobby is the sole reason a species hasn't become extinct.

Jkempel said:

I agree
we need to leave the nature alone, there are so many fish in the hobby so why would you endanger them further?
it makes no sense.

(where can i make an introduction)

greets

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....... but certain wc fish that we keep are only because they havent spawned in captivity yet, not endangered in any way. It's not quite so cut and dry. I buy both depending on the situation......

Another species Im choosing to attempt to breed is "because" they are endangered and might possibly not exist in the wild anymore........the hobby is actually helping save certain species from man's environmental impact on "nature".......

If I have the option, tank bred...but sometimes we don't...

Theres so many people looking for F0. Its had to tell. Ive raised random store bought with better potential. F0 is just a label. Feed them right, grow them yourself. Period. Any store bought has potential.

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tlindsey said:

Welcome to MFK Jkempel

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Thanks

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