The Responsible Fishkeeper's Manifesto

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Words to live by.

The Responsible Fishkeeper's Manifesto
1) For each aquatic species, there exists a set of possible conditions (minimum aquarium size, companions, water parameters, nourishment, etc.) in which it can be properly maintained in captivity without loss of its general quality of life.

2) For each aquatic species, there exists a set of possible procedures to develop commercial breeding programs, or controlled harvesting programs, such as to guarantee sustainable development for the aquarium trade without long-term threat to the wild populations.

3) Responsible fishkeeping is based on seeking, learning, developing and promoting awareness of these conditions and procedures, such that our amateur or professional practice of the hobby does not occur at the expense of our captive pets' well being, nor in detriment to the ecosystem.

-- Marcos Avila