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Re: Species Maintenance Report

Thanks Al,

     You just hit me on one of my greatest peeves!

     If this helps clarify my position, which I believe I have stated 
several times in the past.

     I DO NOT RELEASE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT WHO OWNS WHAT SPECIES TO ANYONE 
- EVEN THE A.K.A. BOARD OF TRUSTEES.  THIS IS WRITTEN IN STONE.

     What I do attempt to do -  If I find a species that is extremely 
uncommon and if a breeder has only one sex or the other, I will contact 
someone who may be capable of providing the other with the needed fish to 
continue the species.  I always respect the wishes of those I contact and 
only give names to them if they approve.  Otherwise I will have the fish 
shipped to me and then tranship it to the breeder.

  RANT SOAPBOX ON :

     Because Species Maintenance is so important and so necessary if we 
want to ensure the continuance of each endangered species, the only way I 
can do anything of value is if everyone participates.  Folks, - it bothers 
me greatly when some of the "Best and Brightest"  also become the least 
willing to participate.  It says something about our society in general - 
and that is: "Leave me alone - don't bother me."  Sadly, in real life 
people have died because of that attitude.  In our case - I am sure species 
of fish will disappear from the hobby if we don't work together.  If that 
happens - no one has the right to whine or complain when something does 
disappear.

OFF SOAPBOX - FLAME EAR MUFFS ON

Tom Grady
chairman, Species Maintenance Committee




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