PBS Broadcast Spotlights Water Pollution Issues
The PBS program “Poisoned Waters” provides evidence of the degree to which human development and other activities threaten our aquatic heritage.
Don't Release Fish Into the Wild!
Specimens of Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus, the vermiculated sailfin pleco, have been collected from South African rivers, so the government of South Africa is considering legislation aimed at controlling invasive organisms, including fish.
Our Hobby Blamed for Reef Damage
The aquarium trade remains in focus as a contributor to reef degradation. The issues, therefore, remain much as they were a decade ago. Rather than being seen as a tool for education about reefs and reef conservation, the aquarium trade is seen as part of the problem.
Is Our Hobby In Trouble?
During tough economic times, does the aquarium industry find itself struggling, or flourishing?
Bringing Back the Rare Logperches
John Tullock introduces us to three species of Logperches, discussing the concept of using a common species as a breeding surrogate to devise propagation techniques prior to working with a related rare or endangered species.
John says:
who cares they can be sold under a feffent name and they will be breadBrian K immekus says:
Isn't this a situation where the color®, as well as the "tag" Glowfish®, is where the power of the patent resides??? The species of fish, as in this case, doesn't have to be listed on an already declared Patent instantly upon their introduction into the market, but can instead be brought into their "fam" of Glowies after the fact, in the form of an addendum? Personally, I do not feel that this Glowfish ® or any others should have their own categories created specifically for their behalf. I mean look at the two pictures of the example fish. I couldn't care less about how green or orange or yellow they are glowing when you consider the dreadful body form they are displaying. Who would add something like this to their bloodlines?? Just look at the fins alone and imagine how many generations it would take you just to breed out the misshaped body and just the cadual and dorsal deformities. Correct me if I am wrong here, but the only time fish looking this bad come home with me is due to my choosing to rescue them and give them a decent life. They have zero value to even the hobbyist that is only just beginning their stroll down genetics lane. lol I apologize if I am alone in thinking that the only thing they have going for them is their GLOWING personalities. I am not saying that Glowfish ® are ugly... or trying to deminish what these people have done in the least. I am saying that as I perceive them.. they only have ONE Orange color ® that I would be able to look at for very long. Someone should have at least elected to create some less offensive shades before condemning these poor fish into their aqua hellscapes.Rob Williamson says:
Wow _ when I read the headline, I assumed the IBC had banned them. Surely, these fish have no place in serious fishkeeping..Matt Pedersen says:
Frank, sorry I never saw this comment before tonight! I think you'd be fine in a tank that size keeping both species together..and probably even in multiples provided they're added at the same time and there is enough cover for them all.Matt Pedersen says:
Translation via Google - "I feel proud of the dedication of brother Marten Luter Salossa who raised environmental issues about the threat of endemic fish (Melatenio Bosemani) commonly referred to as Ayamaru as Sekiak."Matt Pedersen says:
What an interesting viewpoint; offering the Google Translate English version - "I am diabetic and my main hoby is marine aquarium hobby my vision starts to fail asymmetric device helps a lot. My warmest thanks Thank you"