RE: A. sp. Wangenflecken??

["Jones, Erick" <JonesE@CommercePath.com>]

Mike 
As usual you are correct. The problem is one of education. I seriously doubt
that most people misrepresent what species they have for a malevolent
reason. While there is going to be some misrepresentation of localities at
the collecter level,(if I tell everyone where I cuaght these then I'll have
more competition for them) from there to the retailer it is probably issues
of sloth, ignorance, and outdated referance material. As fast as
ichthioligists rename and reorganise entire complexes,,, well I find it to
be a real challenge to keep up with things. Pity the exporter/importer who
doesn't have the entertainment time, tools, budget, or desire to keep
current. they may be too busy trying to run a profitable enterprise. As far
as the hobbiest/breeder, that is a battle that we need to continue to work
with. While being far from a great apisto Id expert I have a wonderfull crew
of volenteer experts that I can call on;) (I do welcome correction and
instruction from people on this list and others.) I also do my best to pass
on what little knowledge that I have to my fellow hobbiest's in the area. So
until we are able to cliam total victory over ignorance and people stop (god
forbid) discovering new and wonderful species. and all things in this world
are catologed and named and proper correct texts are distributed. I'll
continue to look for my bargains, and beg for assistance in correctly Id'ing
the strange little creatures that I discover. 

Please forgive i meant no offense, insult, or injury just had to clear my
air a little


Erick 
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike & Diane Wise [mailto:apistowise@bewellnet.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2000 2:34 PM
To: apisto@majordomo.pobox.com
Subject: Re: A. sp. Wangenflecken??


I too have seen some good bargains this way. About 20 years ago I saw a
department store tank with a Black Ghost Knifefish in it. The label on the
tank
read "All fish $1.98". Obviously the Black Ghost went home and then to a
fish
auction very fast! Even though incorrect IDs are good for some, what happens
when
people advertise apistos for sale in the the ACA Trading Post or ASG
Apisto-Emporium with these incorrect name? You buy expecting one thing and
get
something you don't want.

Mike Wise

"Jones, Erick" wrote:

> As annoying as the mislabeling is John has a very good point not only are
> bargians to be found but many times it's like a treasure hunt and the
> rewards can be very exciting. Mi Dos pesos
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BigJohnW@webtv.net [mailto:BigJohnW@webtv.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2000 4:57 AM
> To: apisto@majordomo.pobox.com
> Subject: Re: A. sp. Wangenflecken??
>
> I actually love it when the local pet shops mislabel the fish in the
> tanks.   Normally comes out to my advantage, found a whole nice tank
> full of corydoras adolphi labeled as aeneus in a walmart, took them home
> and babied them until they were nice and healthy.   At $1.99 I was glad
> they didn't have a real "fish person" in the place.   Seek and ye shall
> find!!!!
>
> John
>
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