T-rad wrote: So I was wondering, do you think any of our "pure species" are actually hybridized from two other Ts but became their own species? mmmm Something to think about, that DNA barcoding will be interesting.

Will be interesting, and maybe it something to look into, considering new species are being discovered
all the time.

Ye exactly, and species that look very similar, I think everyone can agree that it happens in the wild. So now we have to see which species made which species

T-rad wrote: I honestly have no idea what Mammons intent was and I'm not going to argue on his behalf, .

You dont need to argue for him T Rad, hes big enough to fight his own battles, just think he could of
taken this thread as a civilized argument instead on coming here to stur trouble, judge, and call me a liar.
Guess its sad to see a grown man behave so immature, half the reason why people on the site are leaving
as previous members cant act civilized.

Anyway, i never wanted to fight with anyone, but looks like he cares more about other things than keeping
friendships.

Good luck Thanasi :thumbsup:

T-rad wrote: So I was wondering, do you think any of our "pure species" are actually hybridized from two other Ts but became their own species? mmmm Something to think about, that DNA barcoding will be interesting.

I most definetely do. It's part of Evolution. Anyone ever watched Mutant Planet? The one with the Cichlids? If I'm correct, a lot of those cichlids arose from Hybridization

I also think there may be a possibility of a few guys hybridizing over seas and creating their own new species which would later be for sale around the world, may be possible? If you look at boehmei and the emelia mix that Hendrik showed us, very pretty and quite distinguishable from the rest of the brachys. I see something like this occurring in the near future but it must be handled with caution.

F1refly wrote:

T-rad wrote: So I was wondering, do you think any of our "pure species" are actually hybridized from two other Ts but became their own species? mmmm Something to think about, that DNA barcoding will be interesting.

I most definetely do. It's part of Evolution. Anyone ever watched Mutant Planet? The one with the Cichlids? If I'm correct, a lot of those cichlids arose from Hybridization

Well that's exactly the part that bothers me here guys! Evolution is one thing and tampering or playing God on our behalf is quite another.....
If the species 'evolved' naturally I would be perfectly happy, however it is WRONG for us to facilitate the process! :spider: