Over the years I have seen the gradual improvements in marine fish breeding success and with it the growth of hybridisation. This is being driven from two angles as I see it;
1) The need for commercial breeders to make a profit.
2) Man's curiosity which is unquenchable as we will always ask the question "what if". Some to greater extent than others.
Now I know this has been discussed at length before on many forums, and I don't really want to start the right or wrong argument. However, our hobby has many facets and there are a plethora of sites across the internet, but none that are really tackling this issue.
I would like to propose that consideration is given to setting up a seperate species list of hybrids on this site. In my opinion it's the best and where most value can be gained both in terms of understanding and most importantly documentation. As we all know there are many hybrids that occur in the wild some of which are taken into captivity more often than others. Leucokranos being one example. Im not suggesting that we promote this or award points, merely that it would be a great starting point for a centralised database for hybrids, and..............possibly where hybrids could have some provenance and traceability, captive bred or wild caught.
I for one have hybrid pairs (SA Snow Onyx), Thiellei Leuc, and I think a seperate hybrid species listing would be useful.
Thoughts anyone?