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STOP dyeing fish!!!!!!!!

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#1 ·
List of Possible Dyed Fish

1. Bala Shark
2. Labeos
3. Irridescent Shark
4. Tinfoil Barb
5. Tiger Barb
6. Red Tailed Botia
7. Glassfish
8. Black Skirt Tetra
9. Corydoras
10. Oscar
11. Parrot Fish
12. German Blue Ram
13. Convict Cichlid
14. Giant Gourami
15. Kissing Gourami
16. Severum
17 Siamese Algae Eater(SAE)
18. Aulonocara nyassae
19. Pseudotropheus greshakei
20. Pseudotropheus zebra
21. Hypostomous plecostomus
22. Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae
23. Paradise Fish
24. Botia hymenophysa
25. Botia lecontei
26. Colisa sota
27. Betta splendens
28. Discus
29. Goldfish



Dyed Blood Parrots
*This is a different breed.Another kind is a jellybean parrot which stays 10 cm and below in size.
*Besides being dyed, it's also a hybrid which we, as hobbyists, shouldn't accept as this destroys the natural appearance of the fish.
*Known to be a hybrid of Heros severum and Cichlasoma labiatum.

Pls feel free to post your own pics of the dyed fish.
This will raise awareness among the members not to buy these fish.

(edited by Blue for addition of list of dyed fish)
 
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#28 ·
First post by Joeshmoe now updated with list of possible dyed fish.:wink2:

Thread will warrant a sticky to raise awareness against buying dyed fish.:)
 
#30 ·
Hi Jinithith2.:wave:

Yes. Sadly, people even pinch out the tails to make them shape like hearts and label them as heart parrots.


I do not advocate the production of parrot fish. Poor fish. They are the most common victims of dyeing, tattooing, pinching of tails and subjected to other methods which are uncalled for.:blueworry:
 
#32 ·
Well, unless the people are aware of the cruelty involved in dyeing and other methods, then we can't really blame them for their astonishment.
 
#33 ·
You can't really blame the people that buy them, it's the ones who dye and distribute them. Sometimes it's also the pet store associate who thinks it looks pretty cool, and passes his "observation" onto the customer.

Customers don't know any better... the vast majority of us ventured into a pet store for the first time at some point and had no idea what all of the characteristics of these majestic looking creatures were. We didn't know any better... and at that point in time we were the prime target for the distributors of dyed and genetically modified fish.

And no, I'm not trying to justify buying them at some point in time... I was too cheap even before I knew about the cruel processes used. :lol:
 
#34 ·
RazorDX said:
You can't really blame the people that buy them, it's the ones who dye and distribute them. Sometimes it's also the pet store associate who thinks it looks pretty cool, and passes his "observation" onto the customer.
Of course, we don't blame customers especially those who are quite new to the hobby.:) But we do blame distributors and aquarists who already knew about this yet they buy dyed fish because they think they're beautiful.

IMO, it won't be an excuse for those who knew about dyed fish yet they claimed they don't know anything about this.

I have stickied this thread to raise awareness among beginners the consequences suffered by these poor fish and the consequences they'll get for buying fish.:wink2:
 
#35 ·
Hi fellow members.:wave:

Here is the link to know everything about dyed fish. Apart from dyed fish, glofish information is also imprinted for reference.
An article done by Dr Peter Burgess and Dr Stan MacMahon on dyed fish.
 
#39 ·
^angel^ said:
are cherry barbs dyed? what about tetras? cuz my lfs has some tetras ..i believe they are called lemon tetras that are really pretty...but they look a little fake.
I don't think cherry barbs are often dyed so you're safe to obtain them.:) Same goes to the lemon tetras.
Dyed tetras are usually the albino morphs of the Black Skirt Tetras. The fluorescent coloration runs along the lateral line of the fish. On the side note, it is easy to distinguish dyed fish if you familiarize yourself with the natural breeds. For instance, albino Black Skirts are completely white so those with unusual colorations on their backs are dyed. No one can breed fish with colorations running only on the lateral line.
 
#41 ·
hmmmmm. wat is the point of dyeing fish???? not that fun...

Brie said:
Here is a picture of dyed glassfish. Although it may look nice, please do not buy this fish as it encourages fish-dyeing that is dreadfully harmful and cruel to the fish.



hmmm im such a noob i didnt know this was dyed fish.....wow you guys are awesome!!! you guys are so cool and knowledgable about fish !! awesome!!=D. wats the easiest way to spot a dyed fish? thankx you guys are awesome!!
 
#43 ·
Re: hmmmmm. wat is the point of dyeing fish???? not that fun

St6_Devgru said:
hmmm im such a noob i didnt know this was dyed fish.....wow you guys are awesome!!! you guys are so cool and knowledgable about fish !! awesome!!=D. wats the easiest way to spot a dyed fish? thankx you guys are awesome!!
Hiya and welcome abaord.:wave:

The only way to distinguish them is try familiarizing yourself with the natural strains of fish. If you saw a fish and you feel that it seems unnatural in coloration, try to either do a research or ask us, of course.:thumbsup: We can help you determine that and you'll be able to save your cash from unscrupulous trades.:)
Try to observe the fish's appearance(more on coloration) closely. Most of the fish dyed have colors apearing brightly on their lateral line. Dye is not permanent and the fish dyed suffers a lot. Dyed fish are quite vulnerable to lymphocystis.:blueworry: And most of them do not last long this way.
Glad to see this thread is helping you and other fish enthusiasts.:welldone:

Good luck.:thumbsup:
 
#44 ·
Re: hmmmmm. wat is the point of dyeing fish???? not that fun

Blue said:
St6_Devgru said:
hmmm im such a noob i didnt know this was dyed fish.....wow you guys are awesome!!! you guys are so cool and knowledgable about fish !! awesome!!=D. wats the easiest way to spot a dyed fish? thankx you guys are awesome!!
Hiya and welcome abaord.:wave:

The only way to distinguish them is try familiarizing yourself with the natural strains of fish. If you saw a fish and you feel that it seems unnatural in coloration, try to either do a research or ask us, of course.:thumbsup: We can help you determine that and you'll be able to save your cash from unscrupulous trades.:)
Try to observe the fish's appearance(more on coloration) closely. Most of the fish dyed have colors apearing brightly on their lateral line. Dye is not permanent and the fish dyed suffers a lot. Dyed fish are quite vulnerable to lymphocystis.:blueworry: And most of them do not last long this way.
Glad to see this thread is helping you and other fish enthusiasts.:welldone:

Good luck.:thumbsup:
OMG OMG OMG wow you are sooo awesome wow fast reply wow man i love you guys like family =D!!!!!!! Merry Christmas Everyone!!!
 
#45 ·
Parrots are banned in my book. Any fish that has been genetically altered to provide entertainment for a human is just sick. Maybe its time to start dying people, dogs, cats, birds...??? Where are the morals behind something like that? There are a lot of sick and twisted people out there, and I think they should be subject to the same kind of treatment they offer animals and other people. Reap what you sow....
The hard part for me to understand is why the market for these animals hasn't completely died out enough for them to stop producing them? Can't any person with a brain see how inhumane this practice is? Sometimes people disgust me....and I have to say I'm ashamed to be human. We are the only species that spends all it's time destroying everything around us, even our own. If there is ever an end to mankind, it will be the fault of mankind.
 
#47 ·
crazie.eddie said:
I agree. If anyone ever watches "The Dog Whisperer" with Ceasar Mylan, there was an episode where he helped a lady who loved EVERYTHING pink, with pink rooms, pink decor, which included dying her dog pink. She she be banned from earth!
Eddie, were you referring to the pink maltese in this link?
 
#49 ·
TBH i do think the ''powder puff'' (as they are called) parrots look really impressive, but to people who know abit about fish (all of the above for instance :wink: ) know that to modify in such a way cant be good for the fish
but to the ignorant as i said at top they do look impressive, people who know nothing are the saps whom will buy them cos they are 'pretty' to look at??!!!! :x
 
#50 ·
breadandbutter said:
if you bought a dyed fish would they tell you it had been dyed. only i had a goldfish that was a gold colour and now he's turned creamish
Goldfish aren't dyed. They have a tendency to change colors as they grow so you're alright.:)
No. People will not tell you that those are dyed fish and neither will those who don't know about fish. The best thing you can do is familiarize yourself with the appearance of dyed and natural selections.:)
 
#51 ·
i went to get some christmas decorations on friday,
and i went and took a look around a couple of fish places
that were close by,one of which had Dyed Parrot fish. :blueworry:
i think i will stick to my LFS which don't sell Dyed fish.
 
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