They tend to be a bit pricey and shipping is somehow crazy expensive but if you can swing it I would always buy aquacultured fish. You’ll know you aren’t removing them from nature, they are much hardier and much more “at home” in an aquarium. Always had great success with their mandarins and yellow tangs. They have a great selection of “nano” fish too. They are also a great company and are putting sustainable reefing first. With everything going on I’m assuming in a few years the bans will be everywhere due to coral loss. The hobby has to be able to support itself without farming the ocean.I’ve never heard of Biota until I saw your post. I’m currently restarting my tank but will for sure purchase from them in the future. Thanks for the heads up!
bangia cardinals are a great example. They are endangered and almost gone from the original habitat but are thriving somewhere else due to fish catchers tossing them overboard in a non-native spot. They are prevalent in the hobby due to breeding!