Whats so good about common fish?
- Thread starter JamisonBWolsh
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Now, you are making yourself look stupid. you going to tell me fishkeepers shouldnt have Zebra Plecos? LOL!
1. to someone who hasent kept fish very long, there are many species that would seem "interesting" or "new" to them. If your trying to impress diehard aquarium lovers, then your definition of "rare" changes.
2. what about behavior of fish? i could have 1 large rare fish that doesnt move around and hovers in one spot. would this be more exciting to someone, or having the two "common" oscars that are 12" and defending their young?
3. do you need to replace the fish in your tank every couple years because those fish you bought and everyone has seen arent "rare" anymore?
4. seems you would only need rare fish if you were trying to compete or prove something to other fishkeepers. Personally id rather have a fairly simple common setup that makes me happy.
5. fish are all individuals and even the most common fish might still have some interesting little quirks.
and PS..... people doing the flaiming (you know who you are) need to chill out.
2. what about behavior of fish? i could have 1 large rare fish that doesnt move around and hovers in one spot. would this be more exciting to someone, or having the two "common" oscars that are 12" and defending their young?
3. do you need to replace the fish in your tank every couple years because those fish you bought and everyone has seen arent "rare" anymore?
4. seems you would only need rare fish if you were trying to compete or prove something to other fishkeepers. Personally id rather have a fairly simple common setup that makes me happy.
5. fish are all individuals and even the most common fish might still have some interesting little quirks.
and PS..... people doing the flaiming (you know who you are) need to chill out.
No!!! Zebra plecos are Rare as in hard to get...Not nature rare....where its endangered. any endangered fish should not be kept by the fish hobbyist. So, who is the stupid one? Read it more clearly before name calling.
Everyone that is bashing needs to relax and respect that people have different opinions and views on the same thing. There is no need to tear apart someone's post.
zebra plecos are everywhere here...
also, if you don't like common fish, then why do you like tinfoil barbs?
Endangered fish SHOULD be encouraged inthe hobby as captive breeding programs can successfully rehabilitate wild populations. Crenicichla and I are supporting the breeding of the many paretroplus sp. (particularly nourissatti) which are in dire state in the wild.
I'm interested to know, what fish do you keep?
also, if you don't like common fish, then why do you like tinfoil barbs?
Endangered fish SHOULD be encouraged inthe hobby as captive breeding programs can successfully rehabilitate wild populations. Crenicichla and I are supporting the breeding of the many paretroplus sp. (particularly nourissatti) which are in dire state in the wild.
I'm interested to know, what fish do you keep?
Well, I do have six tanks of adult Synodontids (three species) - I don't usually show those to visitors. Only a specialist would be interested. And I have an undescribed and non-L#'d gold spotted and streaked pleco. Does that count? Want to know where it came from? Superpets - in with a mixed tank of plecos. They knew it was quite different, so really jacked up the price - I think to almost $10. 
When I had Frontosas in one of the big tanks, and Tiger Barbs and Clown Loaches in the other, guess which one visitors noticed and admired the most? Yup, Tigers and Clowns. Know what? I agreed with them.
It is not what you keep as much as how you keep it. I have never managed a tank I though was anywhere near as impressive as one of Amano's "plains" or "mountain tops" with only a few species of plants, 'rare' and 'exotic' rummynose Tetras, marsh shrimp, and otos.
But each to their own - so long as they can keep the fish healthy and learn something about them.
When I had Frontosas in one of the big tanks, and Tiger Barbs and Clown Loaches in the other, guess which one visitors noticed and admired the most? Yup, Tigers and Clowns. Know what? I agreed with them.
It is not what you keep as much as how you keep it. I have never managed a tank I though was anywhere near as impressive as one of Amano's "plains" or "mountain tops" with only a few species of plants, 'rare' and 'exotic' rummynose Tetras, marsh shrimp, and otos.
But each to their own - so long as they can keep the fish healthy and learn something about them.
Why do I LIke tinfoils. well sentimental i Guess. I grew up all my life with them. But remember.. Mine are not the regulars ones. MIne are albinos. which are much harder to come by...
Is zebra plecos everywhere? really??? at prices that range at 50.00 (and thats in Los angeles, where prices on fish are really low) I would consider that hard to get..rare in the MARKETPLACE.
If your LFS sells a ton of them and low prices....well...then you must live in the Twillight zone??? Because these guys cost $$$
Is zebra plecos everywhere? really??? at prices that range at 50.00 (and thats in Los angeles, where prices on fish are really low) I would consider that hard to get..rare in the MARKETPLACE.
If your LFS sells a ton of them and low prices....well...then you must live in the Twillight zone??? Because these guys cost $$$
