Best livebearing fish?

[Inka4040]

And that's why I'd rather not keep one.

Hobbyists do a major part in conservation efforts of many wild type livebearers. These fish live in small ponds and lakes that are often razed over and filled in for development, or polluted to the point where they cannot survive. If you really wanted to do your part, you'd breed em and spread em around . I'd have to second the goodieids, as there are many very colorful types, and limias as well.

 

[Hooked Newbie]

And that's why I'd rather not keep one.

You'd choose to not keep a fish simply because it isn't "popular" at you LFS?

Hobbyists do a major part in conservation efforts of many wild type livebearers. These fish live in small ponds and lakes that are often razed over and filled in for development, or polluted to the point where they cannot survive. If you really wanted to do your part, you'd breed em and spread em around . I'd have to second the goodieids, as there are many very colorful types, and limias as well.

Amen.

 

[Mgamer20o0]

my fish club has a couple fish that are no longer in the wild. they breed them to make sure they will still be around.... there are many livebearers out there over the standard ones..... might be hard to track down but worth it.

 

[ciaobella7122]

wow lots of amazing and very interesting information on this thread. Thank you all so much! I still haven't decided what route I'm going but we'll see what I come across. Thanks a ton!!!