On Tue, 25 Jan 2005 22:35:33 GMT, "George"
wrote:


An additional concern is for these fish to 'inadvertantly' enter the local
ecosystem, where, as is the case in Florida and other "warm" states, has had
devastating results for the local fauna.

Your point is well-taken George, *and applauded*!!
I am sure that it becomes a very difficult decision for aquarists --
"how do I properly dispose of these pets that have accumulated under
my watch?"
But protecting the local ecology has to come first!!