all my fish except my first are captive bred
I wont buy wild caught anymore because I am way too impatient to Quarantine them in a separate tank
I wont buy wild caught anymore because I am way too impatient to Quarantine them in a separate tank
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Captive bred fish: Does it matter? Does it matter to you?
Many saltwater fish retailers offer both wild-caught and captive-bred fish. Sometimes there is a price difference – does the pricing impact your decision? It has been said that nearly 90% of saltwater fish in the aquarium trade are wild but it appears that more and more fish are being captive-bred each year. Tell us in the thread below if you think that the tension between captive-bred fish and wild-caught fish? Let us know if you think it matters and if it matters to you. We believe this is an important and encourage everyone to be respectful as you share your perspectives!
Photo of captive bred yellow tang by @PacificEastAquaculture
We realize that over time perspectives may change. Whether this is due to a change in culture, availability, information or other reasons, sometimes thoughts and ideas on topics morph and shift. Here is an R2R article about captive-bred vs wild-caught fish from 2017. Have opinions changed since then?
Are Captive Bred Fishes The Only Way?
Nowadays it’s not uncommon to see a hobbyist say, ‘I’m only stocking my tank with captive bred fish.’ Of course, their heart is in the right place, and it’s understandable why most people would think this is the best route forward for wild reefs...www.reef2reef.com