Marine Aquarium Council

**ahaetulla** · 15th May 2007, 15:18

Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone has heard of the Marine Aquarium Council?

From their website:
'MAC Certification allows you to identify marine ornamentals that have been collected, handled and cared for according to the only international standards for ensuring healthy, high quality animals that will live longer. You have undoubtedly experienced the frustration of purchasing marine animals that do not manage to survive under your best care. At the same time, you have heard about the use of cyanide to capture fish as well as the improper handling and transport conditions that often stress fish, such as inadequate facilities, poor water quality, insufficient water changes, overcrowding, etc. Putting two and two together, you may wonder if your fish in explicably die because of cyanide collection, unacceptable stress or both.

The frustration is often accompanied by a sense of helplessness. You want to do the right thing, you want to buy marine ornamentals from a reputable source that only deals in “clean” fish and quality practices—but how do you tell the difference from among all the suppliers out their and all their claims?

The MAC Certification Label now provides a simple, clear way to find those marine ornamentals that are based on standards for quality and health … from reef to retail. You can now use the hard-earned money you pay out for marine life to ensure the marine aquarium industry operates according to the internationally approved MAC Standards. By choosing to buy from responsible industry operators who provide healthy, high quality marine ornamentals from well-managed coral reefs, you can help transform the industry and secure the future of your hobby. '

MAC Certified Local Exporters/Importers: (It says there are 3, but only this one is listed)
Coralfarm Aquaristic Pte Ltd
60 Lim Chu Kang Lane 6 F
718843
Tel: +65 6332 2928
Fax : +65 6339 2928
Email: [email protected]

http://www.aquariumcouncil.org/