pulcher bred in captivity

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That is what they state. Not one single photo or info, though
 
There is one photo of some small dats but it is hard to tell which ones they are.A very bold claim indeed.
 
Also I would believe his claim as he has reliable sources and its about time this happened as breeding programs have been going on for so long in Asia.
 
wing888;4629644; said:
Also I would believe his claim as he has reliable sources and its about time this happened as breeding programs have been going on for so long in Asia.
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I could'nt really tell due to the angle of the fish coupled with the small size of the photo....I agree,it is time that this has happened but there has been much debate,on this site and elsewhere about whether or not these fish have been successfully bred yet.I'm optimistic about it as it has been achieved artificially with other fish that are far less valuable than D.Pulchers so someone should at least be very close to getting it done.
 
I don't believe it for a minute. If it was true, giving the significance of the achievement it would make the news ( at least thai newspapers, hobbyist magz, etc.)
 
If it is true,for sure there is some small one for sale in the fish market in Thailand .This claimed of succesfull breeding from private sector already exised several years ago.Where this small ST they claimed that they breed gome to? ST does't like string ray,gave birth only one to several pieces.The ST lays eggs several thousands of eggs at a time.If it is true it is already talk of the town,but until now the claimed breeder still keep very quite about this.If thing will make someone famous in Thailand there is no secret unless is only boosting.
 
He said with artificial insemination.
The scientists at the research facility at Bungborapetch have said they can bred Pulcher with LIMITED success, and it's still at an experimental level.
Yes, they can be captive bred with hormone treatment and artificial insemination, but success is limited.
I've written it before, but i recon we will see farm bred pulcher in the near future, but i also expect the trade in them to be heavily regulated by the breeders. Same as Asian Arowana.
 
I believe it. Never really voiced my opinion on this topic before, but I think Pulchers can be bred in captivity and probably have been (like classic-chassis stated) in limited success.

When people talk about breeding Pulchers, whether it be captive or not, it is met with such disbelief. It is almost as if people feel that these fish are incapable of sexual reproduction. They are no more special than any other fish and would not be here otherwise. Breeding can and will occur in captivity, its only a matter of time.

If there is a huge market for it (and there is), you better know that there is someone out there trying to capture that market.
 
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