Cool Fish on Diver's Den - Page 106

Dmorty217 · 01/06/2018, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by pfan151

Not sure why they are charging that much. Not like they are something really hard to care for that they have to inflate the price to cover loses.

It's because unless you have a commercial fishing license you can't catch fish in Hawaii anymore. Most commercial fisherman won't be switching to collecting fish so the demand is high and supply is near nonexistent.

d-man · 01/06/2018, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by pfan151

Not sure why they are charging that much. Not like they are something really hard to care for that they have to inflate the price to cover loses.

What Derek said also stuff like this covers the losses and also profit to stay in business. I wouldn’t pay that much by any means but they just aren’t my type of fish anyway. To each their own

Dmorty217 · 01/06/2018, 12:29 PM

If you want fish from Hawaiian origin you better start buying them up, the "environmental impact" study that is part of this license freeze will take a year if not years to complete. There is a strategy in this for the fanatics that got this to pass. Some claim they have different options for catching any fish that don't fit inside a 2" mesh net but unless you pay $50K for the license fee loophole that was left open and get APPROVAL it won't matter what techniques are used, it will still be illegal which no one should support

humaguy · 01/06/2018, 07:01 PM

let the breeding begin...

alton · 01/12/2018, 07:13 AM

Does anybody see anything wrong here?

d-man · 01/12/2018, 08:05 AM

The jacked up fins

alton · 01/12/2018, 09:23 AM

Majority of my fish have come from DD or LA and have come in perfect. I am not sure why they would not hold this fish a few weeks to clear up his fin issue? With shipping and new tank syndrome, the added stress will not help.

HippieSmell · 01/12/2018, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by alton

Does anybody see anything wrong here?

Ugh. They tattooed their company name on it! Savages.

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alton · 02/21/2018, 12:51 PM

DD will have a Tiny Conspicuous Angelfish Juvenile tonight, I wonder how much?

pinnatus · 02/21/2018, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by HippieSmell

Ugh. They tattooed their company name on it! Savages.

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OrionN · 02/21/2018, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by alton

DD will have a Tiny Conspicuous Angelfish Juvenile tonight, I wonder how much?

You got your answer $5499.99. Gone in a flash at 4:59PM

HBtank · 02/21/2018, 05:36 PM

So 7K next time? lol

tonysi · 02/21/2018, 05:51 PM

Meanwhile pomalabs is selling captive bred conspics for 5,888.00.

Dmorty217 · 02/21/2018, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tonysi

Meanwhile pomalabs is selling captive bred conspics for 5,888.00.

Took the words right out of my mouth.

McPuff · 02/22/2018, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by tonysi

Meanwhile pomalabs is selling captive bred conspics for 5,888.00.

I would never have heard of Poma Labs if it weren't for RC. Probably the same for whomever bought that fish.

Here's to hoping the prices come down under $1k within 5-10 years. :0)

humaguy · 02/22/2018, 01:10 PM

You should email Matt at Poma..
I announced a sale on cb baby conspics, sorry you missed it.
They were $4000 if you told him I sent you

alton · 02/23/2018, 06:43 AM

One thing about DD the fish normally will look better in your tank, than the picture they give.

OrionN · 02/23/2018, 07:18 AM

Alton,
Did you just get this beautiful Blue Face?
You always love Blue face while I always love Narvacus Angel.

alton · 02/23/2018, 08:58 AM

Yes, and trying to pair with a juvenile BF. But this time he will stay in QT for 6 weeks. I am not losing everything like last time just because I got in a hurry and everything looked great.

McPuff · 02/26/2018, 06:59 AM

Looks like you have a nice QT setup!

humaguy · 02/26/2018, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by alton

Yes, and trying to pair with a juvenile BF. But this time he will stay in QT for 6 weeks. I am not losing everything like last time just because I got in a hurry and everything looked great.

you should wait 8-10 weeks min

alton · 02/26/2018, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by humaguy

you should wait 8-10 weeks min

I can do that, I am not in a hurry to get rid of my large juvenile Imperator anyway that is in my display.

alton · 03/05/2018, 04:29 PM

Well week one and this guy eats like a pig

McPuff · 03/06/2018, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by alton

Well week one and this guy eats like a pig

I love it. Blueface angels have always been one of my all-time favorites. So glad I have one now too. Though mine is still in total juvenile phase. :0)

Mknuwet · 03/07/2018, 05:50 PM

Anyone else see the flame wrasse go for $549 today? Holy smokes. That’s insane. And it sold!

01/06/2018, 12:29 PM	#2628
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	If you want fish from Hawaiian origin you better start buying them up, the "environmental impact" study that is part of this license freeze will take a year if not years to complete. There is a strategy in this for the fanatics that got this to pass. Some claim they have different options for catching any fish that don't fit inside a 2" mesh net but unless you pay $50K for the license fee loophole that was left open and get APPROVAL it won't matter what techniques are used, it will still be illegal which no one should support __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

02/21/2018, 05:36 PM	#2637
HBtank Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 2,957	So 7K next time? lol __________________ 80g Aiptasia dominated reef tank.. with fish and now a bunch of berghia! Current Tank Info: 80g tank, re-starting a reef after a zoanthid nudibranch plauge, followed by months of steady and unstoppable STN/RTN, crashed; stayed FOWLR for a couple years, currently an aiptasia dominated reef tank with fishies and BERGHIA

02/23/2018, 07:18 AM	#2643
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	Alton, Did you just get this beautiful Blue Face? You always love Blue face while I always love Narvacus Angel. __________________ Minh My homepage is my album here at Reef Central Current Tank Info: Reboot 320 anemones reef. Angels: Yellow Chest Regal(2), Flame (2). Copperband But. Tangs: Yellow, Purple. Wrasse: about 20 wrasses various species. Anemones: Giantea X4 (Breen, Blue, Purple and Multicolors), Haddoni X1 Red, Magnifica X1 Purpletip

01/06/2018, 07:01 PM	#2629
humaguy Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Western Ct, NYC Posts: 8,218	let the breeding begin...

01/12/2018, 08:05 AM	#2631
d-man Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Diego, ca Posts: 2,732	The jacked up fins

01/12/2018, 09:23 AM	#2632
alton Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zuehl, Texas Posts: 4,460	Majority of my fish have come from DD or LA and have come in perfect. I am not sure why they would not hold this fish a few weeks to clear up his fin issue? With shipping and new tank syndrome, the added stress will not help.

02/21/2018, 12:51 PM	#2634
alton Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zuehl, Texas Posts: 4,460	DD will have a Tiny Conspicuous Angelfish Juvenile tonight, I wonder how much?

02/21/2018, 05:51 PM	#2638
tonysi Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 273	Meanwhile pomalabs is selling captive bred conspics for 5,888.00.

02/22/2018, 01:10 PM	#2641
humaguy Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Western Ct, NYC Posts: 8,218	You should email Matt at Poma.. I announced a sale on cb baby conspics, sorry you missed it. They were $4000 if you told him I sent you

02/23/2018, 08:58 AM	#2644
alton Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zuehl, Texas Posts: 4,460	Yes, and trying to pair with a juvenile BF. But this time he will stay in QT for 6 weeks. I am not losing everything like last time just because I got in a hurry and everything looked great.

02/26/2018, 06:59 AM	#2645
McPuff Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,735	Looks like you have a nice QT setup!

03/07/2018, 05:50 PM	#2650
Mknuwet Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 88	Anyone else see the flame wrasse go for $549 today? Holy smokes. That’s insane. And it sold!