poseidon
03-10-2006, 05:45 PM
The artificial coloration of fishes by dyeing, painting, juicing (the injection of dye via a needle) and feeding of dye containing foods is becoming common place in the aquarium industry. This is a ethically disgraceful practice and believed should be banned. The physical painting of fish, involves several dips in caustic solutions (acid) to remove the fishes natural protection - it's slime coat, so it may be painted on. The injection of dye using a needle into the tissue of fishes is also a fairly common practice and can be seen clearly on albino corydoras and tetras. These cruel practices result in the death of many fish and those that survive the process are far more susceptible to diseases due to weakening of their natural immunity. I have listed and included photographs of dyed and artificially colored fishes below. Please do not buy these fishes as this supports this practice. Complaints to the owner of the Local Fish Store (LFS) may also help to discourage this cruelty practice. I for one do not understand the appeal of these gaudily colored fishes, although I believe many people buy them believing these colors to be naturally occurring. These artificial dyes tend to fade over 8-12 months, although many juiced fish do not survive this long.
http://www.asl4all.com/bpf/dyedparrot.jpg Dyed Blood Parrots
The blood parrot has been included in this list for three reasons. The first is because you are here at Blood Parrot forum. The second of which is that this fish is also often dyed, a purple, red/hot pink, bright yellow, lime green and blue form, made by dips in caustic solutions (acid). A third type of blood parrot, back-crossed to the convict cichlid and known to blood parrot lovers as the Bubblegum or as the Jellybean is also frequently dyed. I feel a little pity for them, I do however object to the continual creation of this fish by unscrupulous people.
I can see how people may find this fish "cute" looking, it has a bright orange/dull yellow color , however I would encourage everyone to think about what is it exactly you are supporting when you buy one of these dyed fishes.
Guys take note,manger to gather tis info,from other site!:smile: hope it will be in good use,the next time you purchase one.....!
http://www.asl4all.com/bpf/dyedparrot.jpg Dyed Blood Parrots
The blood parrot has been included in this list for three reasons. The first is because you are here at Blood Parrot forum. The second of which is that this fish is also often dyed, a purple, red/hot pink, bright yellow, lime green and blue form, made by dips in caustic solutions (acid). A third type of blood parrot, back-crossed to the convict cichlid and known to blood parrot lovers as the Bubblegum or as the Jellybean is also frequently dyed. I feel a little pity for them, I do however object to the continual creation of this fish by unscrupulous people.
I can see how people may find this fish "cute" looking, it has a bright orange/dull yellow color , however I would encourage everyone to think about what is it exactly you are supporting when you buy one of these dyed fishes.
Guys take note,manger to gather tis info,from other site!:smile: hope it will be in good use,the next time you purchase one.....!