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	Blue Eyed Plec For Sale!!
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	"My LFS tank had a blue eyed plec for sale for $40 US" I dunno, I highly doubt it. There have been only a handful of confirmed LFS sightings of this fish in the last, oh, three odd years.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	Old World means they are native to Europe, Africa, Asia, or Australia, as opposed to New World which means native to the Americas. [hr width='20%'] "They package brine shrimp and sell them to kids? That's not right, man!" Last edited by Cory Addict at 11-Apr-2005 23:27 I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
Fish_lover Fish Addict Posts: 742 Kudos: 176 Votes: 0 Registered: 14-Nov-2001	what are old world species?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
harleysiber Fish Addict Posts: 591 Kudos: 554 Votes: 47 Registered: 11-Aug-2003	Well, I guess it does help to have reputable breeders and a good auction like Aquabid. I've just heard so many Ebay horror stories that I'm skeptical of online auctions. I feel it's different buying from the lfs that get shipments... partially because if anything happens during shipment, it's the lfs' dime, not mine. that's why I only use stores that have a guarantee.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	I didn't know you were into old world species, Jase. Also, depending on what seller you go with, the fish can range from great to horrible. I've never, thus far, had a bad transaction via AB, but hey, maybe that's just me. Last edited by Cup_of_Lifenoodles at 11-Apr-2005 20:00
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
Jason_R_S Moderator Posts: 2811 Kudos: 2421 Votes: 391 Registered: 18-Apr-2001	Just out of curiosity... how "safe" is it buying a fish online from an auction? I'm fearful of my fish just making it home from the lfs, nevermind shipping cross-country or even further. Maybe I'm just a scaredy cat when it comes to my little ones. I've bought from several different sellers off aquabid and have only had problems with 1 of them. The rest have all sent excellently packaged, healthy fish. I'm in fact right now awaiting a group of 10 Pseudotropheus flavus that I won on aquabid the other day...they'll arrive on Wed.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	If they are shipped properly, then they should arrive perfectly healthy. In fact, nearly all of the sellers on AquaBid guarantee that the fish will arrive alive and well. And besides... Most of the fish you see in the LFS were farm bred all the way in Asia. I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
harleysiber Fish Addict Posts: 591 Kudos: 554 Votes: 47 Registered: 11-Aug-2003	Just out of curiosity... how "safe" is it buying a fish online from an auction? I'm fearful of my fish just making it home from the lfs, nevermind shipping cross-country or even further. Maybe I'm just a scaredy cat when it comes to my little ones.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
1tankneverenuff Hobbyist Posts: 131 Kudos: 100 Votes: 0 Registered: 04-Mar-2005	thats lot of money for a fish You have no idea how rare this species is then. I'd take one in a heart beat if I had the proper tank and money. Last edited by 1tankneverenuff at 08-Apr-2005 00:03
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
Perky Mega Fish Posts: 1064 Kudos: 1036 Votes: 162 Registered: 24-Nov-2003	Just thought I would post ncase someone was interested like maybe Shini http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/auction.cgi?fwcatfish&1112933354
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001	The Blue Eyed Panaque does not have an L number, however Panaque cochliodon is the more common of the two species described. Panaque suttonorum is the other Blue Eyed Panaque and is even rarer, partly because of its unknown current existence in the wild. -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
stallion81 Big Fish Posts: 327 Kudos: 255 Votes: 143 Registered: 17-Jan-2004	My LFS tank had a blue eyed plec for sale for $40 US. Does anyone have an L# for that fish as his pic was not available. I must investigate as I did not see it in the tank(and didn't ask), but was labeled as, on the tank. Ive only purchased 1 fish there that was "labeled" wrong, and that was my Hybrid Syno. If anyone can shoot a L# or scientific name or picture, I will call them now to see if they still have it, and will go check it out.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
OldTimer Mega Fish USAF Retired Posts: 1181 Kudos: 1294 Votes: 809 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	Just think how nice a tank you could set up with that much money/:' Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001	I don't have that kind of cash. -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Well, these fish are pretty dang rare. Plus, they are really nice looking when healthy and happy, which creates extra demand. If you've got the cash and the need to own these fish, they are certainly worth it. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
fallenlordz Hobbyist Posts: 69 Registered: 22-Mar-2003	thats lot of money for a fish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	There are blue eyes for sale about every other week on AB. Most of the recent ones have been looking pretty shabby, though about a month ago, this GORGEOUS jet black paaque with light blue eyes was auctioned off for less than the current one is going for. What a shame. Last edited by Cup_of_Lifenoodles at 07-Apr-2005 06:25
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06


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