I think we should also remind folks that these are also not mass produced
commercial species being farm raised, and that they are not often maintained
like other killie species by being bred and spread by dedicated hobbyists.
The majority of native killies available, or any native really, are wild
harvested. I know that wild fish arrive in the hobby from all points, and
natives aren't unique in this regard, but it should make them precious. How
many fish being offered in NANFA's trading post are tank or pond bred? What
about Aquabid.com? Everyone I have corresponded with regarding natives on
Aquabid is selling harvested fish. I think NANFA needs to not only place
emphasis on responsible and legal collecting, but on breeding what you
collect. I would love to see NANFA have some sort of breeders' award
program. Just a thought.
Norm
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----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Bock <bockhouse_at_earthlink.net>
To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>; <nanfa at aquaria.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2000 4:36 AM
Subject: Re: NANFA-- native killifish take the highest honor
I'm glad to hear how well native killifish are doing at the shows. I'd just
like to gently remind everyone, though, that as natives gain acceptance
into the hobby, we also need to take whatever steps we need to remind
aquarists that they should never release their natives into the wild.
Ray, how are the redbreasts doing? The baby chrysotus are growing slowly
but steadily.
> [Original Message]
> From: R. W. Wolff <choupiqu_at_wctc.net>
> To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
> Date: 11/10/00 5:13:26 PM
> Subject: Re: NANFA-- native killifish take the highest honor
>
> Yes, I had two pairs, chrysotus and notatus. They scored 82 and 86
> respectivly. I thought they would do better, but they were on the small
> side, and both females had a nip out of their tails. I wanted to enter
> more, but I either did want to risk a fish I had too few of, or I didnt
> manage to catch a suitable sized mate from the pond this fall. I hope
this
> is a trend, and that natives score better in other shows. It will do alot
> for their promotion. Also, they scored better at this show than usual,
most
> of them in the high 80's or low 90's, infact, my chrysotus were the
lowest
> scoring fish in that category at 82. Roughly guessing, the natives
average
> was higher than any other group. I think that is a good reflection on
those
> keeping native killifish.
>
> Ray
>
>
>
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