sourcing

WYSIWYG

What You See Is What You Get

What does WYSIWYG mean?

WYSIWYG is a vendor practice of photographing the exact specimen being sold and listing that photo on the product page. The buyer receives the SAME specimen pictured (not a representative photo).

How is WYSIWYG used in aquariums?

WYSIWYG is the gold standard for premium coral, named-line clownfish, and high-grade fancy goldfish + koi. Premium per-piece pricing reflects the guarantee. Browse Fast Aquatics WYSIWYG cultivars for current named-line drops.

How WYSIWYG fits the bigger picture

Understanding WYSIWYG matters because it's connected to broader husbandry decisions: sourcing decisions echo for years: a hardier captive-bred specimen pays back its premium in lower mortality + faster acclimation.

Browse the Fast Aquatics care library for full husbandry tutorials covering WYSIWYG in context.

Frequently asked questions

What does WYSIWYG mean in fishkeeping?

WYSIWYG stands for What You See Is What You Get. WYSIWYG is a vendor practice of photographing the exact specimen being sold and listing that photo on the product page. The buyer receives the SAME specimen pictured (not a representative photo). WYSIWYG is the gold standard for premium coral, named-line clownfish, and high-grade fancy goldfish + koi.