1)so what do you think about our hobby and its impact on the natural reefs?
Minimal, especially compared to others sources of negative reef impact. We're reef keeps, we know reef keepers it seems to us like there is a lot of people in this hobby. Really it's quite small compared to most other hobbies.
2)do you buy wildcaught if yes does it bother you?
I research a fish I want for compatibility and my ability to keep it healthy and when I see it available at a reputable store I get it. I don't ask if it's wild or not because the answer is usually wild.
3)what do you think we as hobbysts can do to protect or help our reefs??
Stop using laundry soap thats full of phosphates.
4)do you see the hobby coming to an end??
Nope.
5)do you support captive breeding??
Absolutely! But my reasons are somewhat selfish. Captive bred are usually hardier and have a much better survival rate so it costs less in the long run.
6)what do you think the impact would be to the economy if collecting/harvesting were to stop??
Here, very little. Small 3rd world island nations that rely on the reef trade for survival, huge!
7)do you think blackmarket or underground coral smuggling exist in our country??
Sure. If I lived in Hawaii I'd probably have a tank full of self caught livestock.
8)do you think collecting and harvesting practises could be better?
In some places sure, others places are well regulated and monitored.
9)would you not buy something because it came from the wild??
Nope
10)do you think the impact has bettered in the last ten yrs or gotten worse??
Better
11)do you believe there should be animal laws regarding fish and tank sizes??
Nope, just like there is no minimum yard size for dog owners.
12)do you feel guilty for caging these little creatures?
Only if I kill one.
13)whats your thoughts on species that dont do well and lfs bringing them in reguarily
This is the hobbiests fault. It is up to them to know the needs of an animal before buying. Lots of people can keep these animals successfully if they know how.
14)would you buy something smuggled or not supposed to be in our country??
If I knew I could properly care for it then yes
15)would you be willing to give up this hobby if you knew it would save the reefs and oceans of the world?
Not after I've already spent a fortune in this hobby.
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