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RE: Species Maintenance
There are really no common killifish. When you think about the number of
zebrafish, neon tetras etc in the hobby there probably are no killifish
which even come close. Therefor I would like to suggest that you choose fish
based on those which you really like the most. You might want to choose
those which are particularly challinging. Or those which are exceptionally
rare in the wild. Possibly you might want to foster a new and rare species
into more general circulation.
I would like to finish with one last comment. If you take on a fish which
you do not really love you are going to lose interest eventually. Every fish
you do will need work on your part. If you champion an ugly duckling no one
else may want it. Remember, selling off your extras will help to support
your efforts.
Choose a fish, subjectivelely, which you believe is worthy of being saved in
the hobby.
Also consider which fish suit your lifestyle. If you travel extensively you
may want to do annuals which can be kept as eggs when you are away. If you
live in a very warm climate you might not want to do fish which need to be
kept cold. Consider also which food animals you want to raise. Certain
fish have certain nutritional requirements.
Dont be afraid to try various species. You will find that you will most
likely have a knack for some and others will always be troublesome to you.
I hope I have helped.
Let us know what you chose. I may want some from you somewhere down the
road!
Good Luck
-RJ-
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-killietalk at aka_org [mailto:owner-killietalk at aka_org]On
Behalf Of Al Anderson
Sent: Friday, November 24, 2000 11:24 PM
To: killietalk at aka_org
Subject: Re: Species Maintenance
Hi Ray
You Wrote:How does one make an
> educated guess one which other killifish are in dire need of species
> maintenance?
I started with killifish in 1963 and have seen all of them almost disappear
over the years so just pick a couple of types and work with them .
Al Anderson
killiman at indy_net
317 253 2170
317 466 1615 FAX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ray Suydam" <killieboy at webtv_net>
To: <killietalk at aka_org>
Sent: Friday, November 24, 2000 12:27 PM
Subject: Species Maintenance
> Okay,
> Some very good points on this topic.
> I have no plans to leave this "HOBBY" anytime soon. And i have
> already found a few favorite killies that for one reason or another, i
> plan on maintaining for a long time.
> However, my question to the list concerns: How does one make an
> educated guess one which other killiefish are in dire need of species
> maintenance?
> Keeping only the favorites seem so selfish.
> TIA
> Ray
>
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