Some of my Cardinal Shrimp (Caridina sp.)
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That's great news Desert! Sadly, as much blame as the hobby receives for threatening the Sulawesi shrimp, the biggest threats lay elsewhere...
"The human population is expanding rapidly in the area. Nickel mines cause a considerable amount of pollution in Danau Matano, and there is some disturbance from the hydro-electric power station. Many exotic fish species have been introduced in the lakes, and these introductions continue (four new species in recent years). The main threats to the endemic fishes are pollution of the lakes with organic effluents from the rapidly expanding human population, and the introduction of exotic fish species. There are plans to carry out logging in the forests around Danau Towuti."
From:
http://www.arcbc.org.ph/wetlands/indonesia/idn_malili.htm
Unfortunately, there may come a time when the only place to see these beautiful creatures will be in hobbyist tanks.
"The human population is expanding rapidly in the area. Nickel mines cause a considerable amount of pollution in Danau Matano, and there is some disturbance from the hydro-electric power station. Many exotic fish species have been introduced in the lakes, and these introductions continue (four new species in recent years). The main threats to the endemic fishes are pollution of the lakes with organic effluents from the rapidly expanding human population, and the introduction of exotic fish species. There are plans to carry out logging in the forests around Danau Towuti."
From:
http://www.arcbc.org.ph/wetlands/indonesia/idn_malili.htm
Unfortunately, there may come a time when the only place to see these beautiful creatures will be in hobbyist tanks.
Yes and with the expansion of man it will continue in many places to many species... Sad, but in many countries (and here) feeding the people and construction will continue to outweigh environmental concerns as populations continue to explode. Not trying to get an off subject debate going, but thats what is going on. It has always been this way with our species and I have learned to accept that to avoid pulling all my hair out.
Cheers, Bill
Cheers, Bill
