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@ Fishfirst, no a fish's life or rather I should say it's death on the reef is quite different than that in your aquarium, because it is fulfilling its role in the ecosystem by contributing to the food chain. Whether it is keeping another species in check or by sustaining another animal by being it's latest meal. We are not omnipotent, so there is no such thing as replicating a "proper" environment. "Acceptable" yes, "proper" no. We simply try and keep an animal healthy and alive for as long as possible, but eventually the stasis of our aquariums will falter, whether to human error or mechanical failures. We shouldn't speak as if we're doing the animal kingdom a favor. You're obviously not keeping a reef to further marine biology or to advance modern medicine. The fact is we've removed an animal from its natural habitat solely for the gratification watching it swim back and forth in our living room gives us.
@ Tin_Whistler. Yes, but keeping a fish in your aquarium guarantees it will die in your custody. There is nothing false nor misconstrued about that. There is no point to prove, it's just a fact. The difference is in the wild a fish's life and death contributes to the wellbeing of nature. In your aquarium a fish just contributes to appeasing your fascination. It is the reality of this hobby.
Here's a suggestion. If you notice something that isn't working to keep fish healthy why don't you try working hand and hand with the culprit to resolve the problem. Share knowledge. Bashing companies or individuals does nothing to advocate responsible reefkeeping.
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