Florida’s pet fish industry is booming, but many saltwater species in home aquariums are still taken from the wild. Researchers at UF/IFAS want to change that by helping fish farmers breed ...

Pet owners frequently seek this fish out because of its low care requirements. To satisfy demand, many countries have stable captive breeding populations of white cloud minnows and sell them as ...

Talk to your local fish breeder, pet store, or veterinarian’s office about the requirements for your specific fish breed. Maintaining a certain pH level is important for many fish breeds.

Another way is to boycott any store that condones these actions. Instead, visit one of many local pet stores that sell supplies, food, leashes, toys, etc., that do not sell fish and/or live animals.

RUSKIN, Fla., April 29 (UPI) -- Researchers in Florida, helped by donations from SeaWorld and Busch Gardens, are behind a successful and growing effort to breed aquarium fish in captivity.