I kinda knew you would answer saying they are poor examples. I really have issues with people commenting about fish being "poor quality" or "poor examples." He is simply beautiful and he has the best little personality. Since when do we judge living creatures as if they were some sort of "prize." OK, so some people do it with dogs and other animals, but that is simply not how I see them. I really do see them as part of my family. I do not "collect" them either for that matter. And, if one dies, I am upset.. Not because I lost the money I spent on it, but because it was a life and one that I cared about. No, it is not the same as a human life, but it is a life and it makes the world a better place. And no, I am not a right-to-lifer either, but simply love animals and what they give us is more than simply something pretty to look at that should be "ideal." Ideal is something made up that others are supposed to follow??? I don't think the ideal fish is the one in the book for that matter either... individuality makes them much better!
OK, so I said my peace... I hope you don't take it personally, it is not directed at you, simply something I have been wanting to say for a long time. (And, by the way, don't worry about breeding, I am trying to set up an all male tank.. that is, if the ladies would please stand up!)