> >>According to a very detailed article of Heiko Bleher which will be
> >published in a few days in
> >>aquageographia no. 16, Glossolepis wanamensis is extinct in nature!!!
> This is my major concern with a program on this species. We can hope
> for the best, but how do we know we have the pure fish? I know of
> stocks that some folks have claimed pure that others have called
> trash. Others are said to look very good and possibly pure. I know
> what is in the general pet trade is definitely trashed. I don't know
> of any stock that can be claimed with 100% certainty as pure.
Anyone involved in trying to "rescue" wanams would be wise to read the
stuff on eachamensis. Keep all stocks seperate until it is known what is
pure and what is not. Genetics is likely the main way of doing this.
Not having any original wild fish for analysis makes it rather difficult
though as no one can define pure genetically. I'd try and find a good
geneticist first.... I know Harro, I know, you don't need to say
it...... :-)
Cheers
Peter Unmack