Gnaw Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 I figured I'd post this question here on the forums as I don't have have the luxury of time needed to actually research this. Why are wild Mbuna (or any fish for that matter) so sought after? I'm only asking now because recently I passed on an offer to buy some wild Labeotropheus trewavasae. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rED O Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 I am not sure 100% some people just want wilds for the differences between domestic and wild fish. I got a wild oscar because of the look of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qattarra Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Wild specimens are the "originals", strongest genes etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnaw Posted February 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 So the selling point of a species being sold as, "wild" is supposed to appeal to breeders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qattarra Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 So the selling point of a species being sold as, "wild" is supposed to appeal to breeders? Can be , but also to observe truly wild behaviors . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnaw Posted February 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 I am not sure 100% some people just want wilds for the differences between domestic and wild fish. I got a wild oscar because of the look of them. I think I know what you mean. I was looking at pictures of the wild specimens and I was comparing them to the captive ones, The coloration/pattern of the wild one where more pleasing to the eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Some species aren't commonly available or are hard to breed in captivity, so you need to buy WC fish. Breeders generally like to get WC or F1-F2 fish as you can be sure of their genetic backgrounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 I agree, but to non-breeders (ie just collectors like me) it's mostly just cool to say you have wild caught fish. I have 1 or 2 and when I tell my freinds or family that the fish was actually caught in Africa, they think thats pretty special, as do I. Be careful though, and get your WC fish from a reputable dealer who can explain exactly how they get their WC fish. It would be pretty easy to say a fish or group is WC and charge double when in fact the fish are not WC. I have seen "WC" fish for sale that I highly doubt were anything but tank bred and raised. Of coarse there is no way to tell. Boom :boom: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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