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Re: C.A.R.E.S. Who has what fish? [by Thriftyfisher]

Fri, 10 May 2013 02:23:43 -0100

Conservation::C.A.R.E.S. Who has what fish?
Here is the collection information on the Allotoca goslinei;

I purchased them from Chase Klinster At the 2007 GVAC September garage sale.
Chase received them from Pat Hartman. (I don't have a date)
Pat purchased them at the 2006 ALA convention as a donation from Joel Healy.
Joel received his from Ted Randall in October of 2005.
Ted received his from Philip Kukulski in July of 2005.
Philip received his from David Hackenberg in October of 2004.
David received his fish from Ivan Dibble in the spring of 2003.
Ivan Dibble and Dr. John Lyons collected these fish from Rio Potrero Grande, Mexico in 2000

Re: Need opinions on keeping threatened/endangered fish [by shadowhyrst]

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 20:38:36 -0100

Conservation::Need opinions on keeping threatened/endangered fish
No standard regarding how to deal with mixing AS. There are a number of wild fish that are now AS, even though there are limited collection sites--and how far is seperation in distance needed to qualify for non-mixing of fish? With goodeids, waterholes are probably sufficient reason to not mix the fish even if they are the 'same species'..

Re: Teacher looking to raise Threatened Livebearers in Classroom [by harryknaub]

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 01:12:35 -0100

Conservation::Teacher looking to raise Threatened Livebearers in Classroom
Ric,

I was just checking to see if those fish that I sent to you two weeks ago got there in decent condition. Shipping fish through the mail is something new for me. I've received but never shipped. I was just curious whether they made the the trip okay.

Harry Knaub

Re: Group trip Collecting in Mexico ? [by newworld]

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:37:02 -0100

Conservation::Group trip Collecting in Mexico ?
just do it, i've been to mexico twice collecting quintana roo, tabasco and chiapas, mainly for cichlids but did catch and brought back livebearers....

Re: 27 de Noviembre' Characodon [by Devon1953]

Sat, 04 Aug 2012 18:41:16 -0100

Conservation::27 de Noviembre' Characodon
wish I had some myself. I am looking for any type of Characodon species except for lateralis Los Berros I have them and they are doing very well..

Re: Skiffia Zacapu splitfin(lermae) [by ricefish]

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 08:06:04 -0100

Conservation::Skiffia Zacapu splitfin(lermae)
Yes Gary still has them.I also have a group from the ALA convention just growing on

Re: Species Maintenence Program [by Oldman]

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 04:34:45 -0100

Conservation::Species Maintenence Program
The mail address in the list of officers should work for you, if he has kept us up to date.

Looking for Characodon lateralis [by joefish72]

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:26:45 -0100

Conservation::Looking for Characodon lateralis
I'm looking to expand my breeding program and I would like to find a pair of Characodon lateralis. I already have 2 other goodied species and have had successful spawnings from both. I feel at this point I am ready to maintain a more seriously threatened fish. If anyone has a pair they are willing to sell I would be very grateful.

If not, what are my chances of obtaining this fish at the ALA Convention? I'm a member of the host club and also a registered vendor so I'll be there for sure. If anyone is planning on having them there I would love to reserve a pair since it would be great to just pick them up rathe than risk shipping.

Lake eutrophication causes loss of fish species [by Melody]

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:06:43 -0100

Conservation::Lake eutrophication causes loss of fish species

The study demonstrates that eutrophication levels not only account for the loss of species but are also responsible for the loss of differentiation among the surviving species.

Evolutionary biologist Ole Seehausen, the lead author of the study, comments "Speciation reversal appears to be more widespread than has previously been supposed; this process involves the rapid disappearance of species which evolved over thousands of years by adaptation to specific ecological conditions.

"This means that the protection of biodiversity requires not only the conservation of existing species, but the protection of ecological and evolutionary processes which assure the maintenance of specialists and promote the generation of new species.

Lake eutrophication causes loss of fish species

Re: Fish Ark Mexico [by froggbit]

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:55:33 -0100

Conservation::Fish Ark Mexico
Thanks. I am slow in checking this site for messages! I am not able to be in Mexico this winter, but am stuck here at "home base" in western New York State.