Tank Raised vs. Captive Bred

[ming]

I've read it to be 21 days before the young hatch. Hopefully the male won't get too hungry before then.

I'm probably going to make a fake urchin for the young to host in. I'm thinking black zipties to make the urchin spines unless I can find something else long, black, and plastic. (that didn't sound right)

Heres my inspiration

 

[jejton]

You're missing my point, tank-raised SHOULD mean being born in a tank. It currently does not, hence all the confusion. A baby fish born in the wild and raised in a tank, 100% healthy, eating flakes from its owner's hand is still wild-caught.

Also, they are healthy fish that are wild caught and sick aquacultured fish.

My methodology clearly defines the origin of a fish, to those interested in reducing the impact our hobby has on the reefs.

Thanks for the clarification. So we are in agreement here. I think then we should ( meaning the hobby not just you and I ) should standardize and use Captive Bred - when referring to animals bred in captivity - instead of the term Tank Raised as it avoids the ambiguity.

As for your second statement - yes that is true but in general captive bred are healthier and have a lower parasite load if the rearing conditions are appropriate. The fact that they didnt go through the collection process, even the legal ones, helps with the health. The main issue though is ecological, at least for me.