Do you keep hybrids.

[Bethany]

i had a blood parrot, got rid of it to make room, and jellybean.
if they're cute makes no difference, they're for my enjoyment not looking for a pure bred prize.
just nothing too wierd

 

[Bethany]

some pures, become too inbred, some hybrids become too inter-mixed over time.
both sides have pros/cons i suppose.
i'll take them either way, as long as they are advertised as what they truly are

 

[danz]

There's been no flaming here. This has been a very civil conversation of a volatile topic.

Thanks again.

Mo

This has been a good conversation and an educational poll as well I know where you stand on this topic and thank you for doing this. The hybrid hobby is gaining lots of momentum in the USA and now there is enough quality stock that breeders are able to get nice fish at very affordable prices which hasn't been that way in the past.

Just like classic cars some like them restored, some like them hotrodded while others wouldn't be caught dead in one.

 

[japes]

Hybrids bring so much money and growth to this hobby, overall they are a good thing to the fishkeeping world. the more people buy and sell these guys the easier it will become for you to get other fish. 99% of fish stores sell them. at least, every single one ive ever been to does. Glofish are hybreds and are #1 in sells behind parrots and there is nothing wrong with these 2 fish. they both live "happy" healthy lives in aquarium.

On the other hand i think a more important issue is conservation. Makeing sure ever person in the hobby is educated is a great place to start. Invasive fish and overfishing is a much bigger problem.

Compare our locations though. Hybrids don't have a big presence here and most reputable fish stores actually refuse to stock them. I'd like to keep it that way.

 

[Bderick67]

I do have one flowerhorn, keep mostly pure though.

 

[X24]

I personally don't keep them, but i have no problem with them aslong as pure breeds are kept strong aswell.

 

[oscarsftw]

I love Blood Parrots! Reminds me of Oscars.

 

[dogofwar]

Compare our locations though. Hybrids don't have a big presence here and most reputable fish stores actually refuse to stock them. I'd like to keep it that way.

Not sure where you are, but do "reputable" stores in your area stock any fish that aren't authentic to natural types? Wouldn't people who want flowerhorns just go to a store that stocks them...unless all of the stores in an area got together an collectively decided that they're not going to stock a fish that people want to buy. Sounds like a great way to stay in business.

I really like Danz's car analogy: some people like hot rods and some people like them authentic to the way that they came off the assembly line. Other people like both. There's no regulating taste. Car clubs that ONLY cater to one type of enthusiast or the other are each - by definition - a lot smaller than those who cater to both...and will discourage participation by those who enjoy both...

 

[Passionate 4 pikes]

There's been no flaming here. This has been a very civil conversation of a volatile topic.

Thanks again.

Mo

thats why i am sorry i dont want to destroy the peace.

 

[chiefmojo]

I prefer pure fish. But to each thier own.