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Captive bred fish are more easily bred themselves and thus candidates for the novice saltwater fish breeder.

Literature is available on water conditions, nutrition and larval grow-out.

There are dozens of species of captive bred fishes available today - most are not readily available or when they are - they are in poor health.

This may be attributed to the poor husbandry methodologies used by distributors and wholesalers of wild caught fish -

The market place moves wild caught to consumers on a weekly cycle - the rule is to get them to a customers tank as quickly as possible while they are still alive.

Captive bred fishes have been maintained in good health in closed water systems since they were born - however when mixed into wild caught distribution systems - copper and parasites take over and impair their health.

Logically if a captive bred fish was kept alive for 6 to 9 months before it's sale - it is far more healthier historically than the wild caught fishes that most often die within the first few days or weeks of being purchased due to poor shipping techniques and cost cutting husbandry.

If you are interested in a saltwater captive bred breeding program including guidance and monitoring services contact Carl at 973-331-9000

A successful project should be budgeted at no less than $1,000 - most of which is for special equipment and supplies.

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Freshwater and saltwater angelfishes although entirely different in appearance are very popular and for good reason .....

This is a freshwater Koi angel ... and if you know what a Koi looks like then you'll understand that this fish is aptly named ... but there are also Black Angels, Gold Angels, Zebra lace, Silver and on and on ... all freshwater and all very appealing ..

As for saltwater angel fish .. they are large or they are small (Dwarf Angels) ... the Dwarf Angels are recommended for aquariums ... and the larger Angels are suitable only for very large tanks and do not get along well with each other or with other fishes. Popular Saltwater Dwarf angels are the Flame, Coral Beauty and Bicolor

all hardy and obviously beautiful fishes.