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Old 08-20-2009, 05:23 PM
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I think it's better to buy fish that are captive bred no matter how it's done compared to robbing them from the wild. Although I'm not sure they do a lot of genetic enhancement, genetic morphs are natural occurrences, just like albino various. I don't think breading these morphs qualifies as genetic enhancement, nor is it immoral behavior.

ORA seems like an excellent company with good intentions, their motto seems to be more related to producing fish with the same vibrant colors as those found in the wild, not exceeding them. I simply have a hard time seeing anything wrong with such a company when compared to other practices in this hobby.

Kudos to BWA for bringing these fish in, hopefully there is a market for them. Our LFS brought these in a few times but unfortunately it appeared that most hobbyists had a hard time justifying the extra costs. However Edmonton is more advanced in the hobby and I think the results should be better.

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