I recently joined this list after being away from from Tropical Fish , more specifically, Angel Fish, for a long time. I used to breed them and enjoyed them a lot. Not too long ago, I decided, maybe, I should have a few tanks of them again now that I am retired.
Looking at Angel Fish breeders web sites, I was amazed to see numerous types I never saw before. The truth is, I must be "the odd man out" as I found them repulsive. I thought, how different this is to The AKC (American Kennel Club) for example who have standards breeders are to meet for each breed. Has this been going on with other types of Tropical Fish as well? To me, they look like something out of a carnival freak show. I saw no natural beauty in them nor an attempt to replicate what is found in nature. Too me, it seemed like the "hobby" has lost it's way. I'm almost thinking of staying out of having fish again. All I can think of is going to some fish club meeting and finding everyone there thinking this type deviate breeding is great. It certainly is not for me. (It really turned me off).
I realize the market must "drive" this breeding behavior but I hope there still are some "purists" out there. To me, having an aquarium replicate what is found in nature is what it is all about. Having a fake "diver with helmet" in the tank with pink plastic plants is not my idea of a good time.
Am I just getting old and loosing it, or do some others feel the same way I do? I really need a reality check! I don't feel connected to what I have been seeing on the internet.
Lee
Houston, Texas
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