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Why Aquaculture?


Why support aquaculture? There are a number of reasons to support aquaculture! Every time that you purchase an aquacultured specimen versus a wild-caught specimen you are choosing to help the environment. Moreover, you are choosing a specimen that will be hardier and happier for your aquarium than its wild counterpart.

AQUACULTURED

Fish

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  • Accept Prepared Foods (e.g., pellets)
  • No Parasites
  • No Diseases
  • Minimal Stress during Transport              ​               (fish are raised and shipped locally)
  • Protects against Overfishing
  • Protects the Reefs
  • Adjusted to Aquarium Life
  • More Social (swims around the tank)
  • Typically Less Aggressive
  • Hardier

WILD-CAUGHT


  • Often do NOT Accept Prepared Foods
  • Risk of Parasites
  • Risk of Disease
  • High Stress during Transport                                          (fish are shipped from miles away)
  • Contributes to Overfishing
  • Harms the Reefs (e.g., cyanide, etc.)
  • Not at Ease in Aqaurium
  • Shy (hides)
  • Typically More Aggressive
  • More Fragile

Corals, Other Inverts, & Live Plants

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  • No Unwanted Hitchhikers
  • No Parasites
  • No Diseases
  • Minimal Stress During Transport
  • Sustainable
  • Protects the Reefs
  • Hardier

  • Risk of Unwanted Hitchhikers
  • Risk of Parasites
  • Risk of Disease
  • High Stress during Transport
  • Possible Overharvesting
  • Harms the Reefs
  • More Fragile

Live Feeds

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  • Sustainable
  • Hardier
  • Minimal Stress during Transport

  • Possible Overharvesting
  • More Fragile
  • High Stress during Transport

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  • SHOP
    • REEFreshments® Live Feeds
    • REEF RECIPE™
    • Reef Blueprint™
    • Macroalgae & Refugium
    • Corals & Fish
    • Aquaholic® Art
    • Reef Labs - ICP Water Analysis
    • Aquaholic® Merch
  • LEARN
    • Why Aquaculture?
    • Live Feed Guide
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    • FAQ
  • ABOUT US
    • About Us
    • Testimonials
    • Community
  • DEALERS