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LiveAquaria.com selling mimics
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So when liveaquaria talks about all they're doing to minimize the environmental impact of the aquarium hobby...they're full of crap?
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Perhaps everyone should email them, especially the experienced ceph-keepers here, expressing their disappointment/disgust/outrage at LiveAquaria's decision to make this species commercially available. If enough of us speak up, maybe they'll change their minds.
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I wrote them a polite, yet disappointed note in their "add a comment about this animal" form. I included a link to Dr. Caldwell's article.
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I wrote them a very disappointed, probably slightly less polite comment. 
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did hear back from them:
Dear Greg,
Thank you for your email.
We value your opinion and appreciate your concerns. We are forwarding your input to our aquatic director for his review.
We are very concerned about protecting the life in our oceans and truly appreciate your efforts in bringing this concern to our attention.
Sincerely,
Technical Support
Drs. Foster & Smith
We hope that you find this information beneficial. We employ some of the best people in the industry and want to be your source for all of your aquatic needs.
Drs. Foster & Smith
You will also find over 1500 articles full of helpful information on our Pet Education website! Browse by species or topic. Your question(s) may already be answered there.
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At 05:22 PM 7/26/2005 -0500, you wrote:
From: greg ewald
Zip Code: 85233
Email: [email protected]
Comments:
I am horrified to see that you are selling mimic octopus...after all of the diatribe on your site about helping the animals, and helping to maintain a stable environment, you have the gall to sell one of the rarest and least understood cephs around.
This ranks as a very large black mark against you in my book...and I am sure many others feel the same way.
disgusted,
greg ewald
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Dear Greg,
Thank you for your email.
We value your opinion and appreciate your concerns. We are forwarding your input to our aquatic director for his review.
We are very concerned about protecting the life in our oceans and truly appreciate your efforts in bringing this concern to our attention.
Sincerely,
Technical Support
Drs. Foster & Smith
We hope that you find this information beneficial. We employ some of the best people in the industry and want to be your source for all of your aquatic needs.
Drs. Foster & Smith
You will also find over 1500 articles full of helpful information on our Pet Education website! Browse by species or topic. Your question(s) may already be answered there.
http://www.peteducation.com
At 05:22 PM 7/26/2005 -0500, you wrote:
From: greg ewald
Zip Code: 85233
Email: [email protected]
Comments:
I am horrified to see that you are selling mimic octopus...after all of the diatribe on your site about helping the animals, and helping to maintain a stable environment, you have the gall to sell one of the rarest and least understood cephs around.
This ranks as a very large black mark against you in my book...and I am sure many others feel the same way.
disgusted,
greg ewald
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They took off the Mimic from there list. They replaced it with aquacultured cuttlfish.
