FF, I think you're getting it.

Originally Posted By: Fishyfeller
The fish that come from the hatchery are better adapted to survival in hatcheries and not necessarily in nature, even though the parents were of wild origin.


I would word this differently: The fish that come from the hatchery are better adapted to surviving a hatchery life cycle. The hatchery life cycle includes considerable time in nature, once they are planted.

Salmo G,
Your insight is great! I love reading yours and Smalma's posts.

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