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Fish, Politics, and People
Most hobbyists think about their fish in terms of species, tank parameters, and feeding schedules. Fewer think about the world those fish came from before they arrived at a wholesaler, a store, or your door. The reality is that a significant portion of the freshwater fish available in the hobby come from regions of the…
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Cardinal Tetras: Wild Caught Done Right
The cardinal tetra is one of the most recognizable freshwater fish in the world. That brilliant red and blue stripe is iconic. But most hobbyists have never kept a truly wild caught cardinal, and there is a significant difference between what you find at a chain pet store and what comes out of the Rio…
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What Makes a Fish “Ethically Sourced”?
Have you ever wondered where the fish in your tank actually came from? Not the store you bought them from, but before that. Who collected them, how they were transported, and what conditions they lived through to get to you? Those questions are at the heart of what ethical sourcing means to us. Ethical sourcing…
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Introducing Fair Trade Fish
Welcome to Fair Trade Fish. If you are tired of overpriced, mediocre fish at your local pet store, you are in the right place. We specialize in quality, ethically sourced freshwater fish at prices that are actually fair. Fish you probably may not have encountered before, sourced by people who care about where they come…