ONE OF OUR SPONSERS
June 25th, 2009
Literature is available on water conditions, nutrition and larval grow-out.
There are dozens of species of captive bred fishes available today - most are not readily available or when they are - they are in poor health.
This may be attributed to the poor husbandry methodologies used by distributors and wholesalers of wild caught fish -
The market place moves wild caught to consumers on a weekly cycle - the rule is to get them to a customers tank as quickly as possible while they are still alive.
Captive bred fishes have been maintained in good health in closed water systems since they were born - however when mixed into wild caught distribution systems - copper and parasites take over and impair their health.
Logically if a captive bred fish was kept alive for 6 to 9 months before it's sale - it is far more healthier historically than the wild caught fishes that most often die within the first few days or weeks of being purchased due to poor shipping techniques and cost cutting husbandry.
If you are interested in a saltwater captive bred breeding program including guidance and monitoring services contact Carl at 973-331-9000A successful project should be budgeted at no less than $1,000 - most of which is for special equipment and supplies.


all hardy and obviously beautiful fishes.