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Re: Fp. gardneri and hybrids
Robert wrote:
> Well, get ready to flame me as I am going to be the "lone wolf" on this
>gardneri question. I cannot disagree more with the advice to limit one's
>fishroom to just one or a few populations of a fish one loves -- especially
>if that aquarist has the space and time and funds to keep whatever he or she
>wishes.
No flames from here, If an aquarist has the time and is
interested in looking at a species group like gardneri or any other group
then what a great opportunity. I can share that it take a great deal more
time than one might first imagine, and the need for careful records is
obvious. At one time I was keeping 15 different populations of the
"bivittatum species group" and working with reproducing them for
distribution and crossing them for study. It can be enjoyable, wondering
what something will look like and if their young will be viable. A simple
suggestion is to destroy or preserve if you lose track of something.
Think about the commitment and time, and if it still seems
like fun then do it. Now that we have DNA sampling available ... sending
fish or eggs to Glen Collier for his data set could help add to our overall
knowledge about the fish we love.
Anthony C. Terceira, Consultant
253 Central Pike
N. Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 647-5238
(401) 647-3798 fax
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