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I noticed there is a section entitled “GEOsystem and Your Environment”, how do you propose environmental concerns and practices when the tropical fish industry sells wild fish?

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I noticed there is a section entitled “GEOsystem and Your Environment”, how do you propose environmental concerns and practices when the tropical fish industry sells wild fish?

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It is true that the tropical fish industry does offer wild fish for commercial purposes. In itself this can actually protect the environment. There are two very important points to consider, firstly the alternative economic choices for many areas where aquarium fish originate from are extremely detrimental to the actual biotope, collecting fish has a minor affect if any. This being the case it is in the best interest of the local population to promote environmental protection and for consumers to support the keeping of wild caught freshwater tropical fish, even if they command somewhat higher prices. Secondly, the actual areas within some of the most important collecting zones actually dry up. Many fish naturally perish during this time and their collection has minimal impact, if any, on the environment. In addition to this is the fact that commercial reproduction of many species of popular aquarium fish is a thriving and healthy industry, the addition of wild fish is essential for str

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