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Why only tank-raised fish?
We enjoy the research aspect in discovering and controlling all the variables which recreates the natural habitat of our fish and triggers the natural breeding cycle. Controlling these variables is much easier in a tank environment than in an open pond.
We do not engage in genetic manipulation or any other advanced techniques. We use very simple methods that have been around the aquarium trade for decades.
Our strength is to figure out the "formula" or "process" which makes the fish breed, and by this we mean finding the right temperature, pH, salinity, level of light, types of food, etc. We have nothing against farmed-raised or wild-caught fish when done properly.
So I'm thinking of power feeding her some natural foods like fish/clams/snails/bloodworms, dropping the water temperature a few degrees per day, until It's down to about 76F. I don't really want to breed/raise clown loach fry, just want to avoid egg impaction/reabsorbtion. If that doesn't work, I may have to change the water chemistry also, but hoping just cooling the water and fattening her up will help her release the eggs.How do you raise your fish?
We take care of the entire process ourselves. We are not in the business of buying and reselling fish. We control every aspect of the breeding, spawning, and growth. This guarantees you know exactly where the fish are from and how they were raised. We aspire to provide you the highest quality of fish: strong, vigorous and colorful. We are careful in selecting our breeders and always try to minimize inbreeding.
We use all natural food for our fish. We do not use chemicals or hormones to enhance color. All our fish are spawned using proprietary techniques we have developed over the years.
We normally can provide fish that are very young, from a few months to one year old. Our unique position of breeding and growing the fish ensure you know you are receiving young and healthy fish.