Expensive fish

[finksmart]

Look at the price. And it's supposed to be on sale. All I can say is WTF?

http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemDisplay.cfm?c=2733+3&ddid=45655

 

[ming]

Expensive is relative. The question is, would you be able to get it for a cheaper price, and at the same level of service from another supplier? If not, then its a good price.

 

[ssmtcarlo]

Thats MKT price for a clarion angel, Thats a tough fish to come by. Especially since it was "legally imported into the US, conditioned, and quarantined since February 2008."

 

[finksmart]

What would make it illegal?

 

[ZANYMASTER]

Their customer support is bar none the best.No knock on the vendors here

 

[ming]

What would make it illegal?

http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/pages/item.php?news=868

 

[prattreef]

What would make it illegal?

Any number of things related to either bans on collection in the country of origin, to improper/ no paperwork from the exporter (CITES) to bans on importation of a particular species or country of origin (think Cuba). In the case of the Clarion Angel you posted--there was ban on its collection by the Mexican Gov't. for over a decade for what ever reason, and this sought after fish was virtually unavailable to the trade. This year, the 1st legal permits were issued resulting in a limited number of legal imports. In this case, the price is what the market will bear, and rare fish collectors in Europe, The US and particularly Asia will pay the prices you see without hesitation.

Other fish you will see with very high price tags such as deep water Anthias and Wrasse cost what they do partly because of the very limited number of individuals collected AND the extreme difficulty and danger of collection at great depths.

Are they worth it? That is a very personal choice.

 

[finksmart]

Not knocking on the vendor just trying to understand why the fish is so expensive. And I got my answer. Thanks for explaining.

 

[DCG1286]

Their customer support is bar none the best.No knock on the vendors here

+1 Their customer service is the best!!! Any problems or deaths of livestock they took care of it immediately!

3500 is worth it for the fish...NO i will not be purchasing it! Hahahaha, but they do sell, they used to have 2 of them up for a while...they must have been bought...plus what store QT'S the fish for 7 months before selling it?

-David

 

[grundig5]

How about one of these? Yours for just under 20K...

http://www.blueharbor.co.jp/factory/devil/blog/flaver/flaver.swf?id=movie39&full=true

 

[DCG1286]

THe Peppermint Angel...Japan has some seriously amazing tanks...with some of the world's rarest fish...even in peoples homes...it's ridiculous!

 

[Tangs Rule]

That's a gorgeous fish, and one I had not seen a video of until today. Thanks for sharing.

 

[big-nemo3]

makes me wanna suba dive and get my own fish..

 

[finksmart]

Judging by the cost of collecting the fish and its isolated origin, be prepared to fight a few sea monsters on your way down to the deep sea. =P

 

[georgelc86]

I am sorry, a down payment on new 09 Wrangler or Clarion Angel... someone please point me to the nearest Jeep and trail.

 

[Tangs Rule]

I've had 2 jeeps, you're better off with the Clarion Angel.

 

[jhale]

I've had 2 jeeps, you're better off with the Clarion Angel.

haha better resale value :shhh:

if you have the money and like rare fish then the clarion is a good buy.

 

[h20 freak]

Expensive is also based on opinion, I have had people look at me like I was crazy for spending 30$ on a fish.

 

[ZZROCOOL]

Look at the price. And it's supposed to be on sale. All I can say is WTF?

http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemDisplay.cfm?c=2733+3&ddid=45655

you are way late on this discussion
thats how much they cost!

 

[ZZROCOOL]

I am sorry, a down payment on new 09 Wrangler or Clarion Angel... someone please point me to the nearest Jeep and trail.

You prove the point
the clarion is for finer taste

09 jeep OUCH