There are over 40 species of these small live-bearing fish, and the vast majority of them are in severe danger of becoming extinct. We have almost 100 breeding tanks of various sizes, helping to keep these species alive. In recent years there has been a significant reduction in the range and size of Goodeid populations in the region, mainly due to anthropogenic disturbances, such as pollution, eutrophication, habitat modification and desiccation; recent estimates put habitat loss at 80% compared to historic ranges. The low economic importance of Goodeid fish to Mexican fisheries and industry has led to this family being largely ignored by conservation efforts, but their small size and the dedication of a small number of aquaria hobbyists has led to a recent increase in the amount of research dedicated to the family. These investigations have highlighted the implications for conservation efforts concerning other global freshwater ichthyofauna.
Tropiquaria is also a member of the Goodeid Working Group.
The Goodeid Working Group is a non-profitable international Working Group managed and run on a 100% voluntary basis. It was established on 1st May, 2009 in Stoholm, Denmark in response to the critical environmental issues facing the majority of wild Goodeid species/populations. Its primary goal is to promote collaboration between like-minded hobbyists, universities, public aquaria, zoos, museums and conservation projects in order to maintain aquarium populations of Goodeids while assisting in preservation of remaining natural habitats.
Our Aquarists have regularly attended and given lectures at GWG Conferences around Europe and Mexico.
We rely completely on our guests and donations to maintain and further develop the conservation work that we do at Tropiquaria. If you’d like to donate or find out more about how you can help, click here