Re: Fwd: Re: Re: wild-caught fish -Reply -Reply

[daktari@earthlink.net]

William Vannerson wrote:
> 
> >>...are you aware of any apistogramma that are  endangered or
> threatened.<<
> 
> I don't know enough about Apistos to answer that.  But it does seem to
> me that the availability and general knowledge of Apistos has made some
> great strides in the last 3-5 years.  Fish that have previously accepted as
> color morphs may end up being distinct enough to warrant being separate
> species or at least subspecies.
> 
> Hence, practicing good husbandry and keeping distinct population
> separate (or at least identified a distinct populations vs. "sports"), may be
> important, even though the status in the wild is not fully known.
> 
> Some folks are put off at first by the long complicated naming conventions
> that the killie folks use.  But it doesn't take long to adapt.  Plus there are
> some very positive benefits, like reduced infertility.
> 
> Just my .02
> 
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