Re: Re: Cross Breeding In Apistos

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In a message dated 5/6/98 5:15:10 PM, timellis@flash.net wrote:

<<If
any body wants some, I have two batches growing out in the community tank(70
gal). I would like to trade some or even give some away if it would help in
describing it any sooner or just spread them around a little. >>

Please DON'T distribute these fish!  If I'm correct in assuming these are the
fry from the mating of your unknown species  male and macmasteri female, these
should NOT be distrbuted!  
As far as indentifying your fish, the offspring would be of little or no use ,
as they are as much macmasteri as they are "Whittley"  Also, all the fish are
of the genus Aistogramma. Species within this genus have been grouped
according to their relatedness within the genus, thus you would refer to the
hongsloi group, not the hongsloi genus.
I'm sorry if your feeling somewhat picked on, but people take their hobby
seriously, and the actions of a few people can have far reaching impacts.  The
indiscriminate release of hybrid offspring to the hobby should NOT be done.
Please reconsider, and if someone offers to take some of the fry, please
refuse to do so.
I'm sorry if the tone of this is somewhat strong, but I feel very strongly
about this issue.
Jefff
WndrKdnomo@aol.com