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	albino Bristlenose
RAST Big Fish Posts: 437 Kudos: 162 Votes: 236 Registered: 07-Feb-2002	OK then. Never knew that. THanks
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
Natedog1227 Hobbyist Posts: 64 Kudos: 59 Votes: 0 Registered: 03-Mar-2004	bought my albino in TX for 6.99... He was small but I just saw some in the local LFS that were about and inch or inch and a hald for 19.99... Man I am glad I am here in TX or I might not get to have my BN Natedog
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
RAST Big Fish Posts: 437 Kudos: 162 Votes: 236 Registered: 07-Feb-2002	That would be an Idea. But I have rung all the LFS and none of them said anything about locals breeding them. Does anyone know of people who are breeding them??? In Queensland. Mainly the South-east????
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
BlAcK_rHiNo Enthusiast Posts: 167 Kudos: 144 Votes: 0 Registered: 27-Aug-2002	there are plenty of people breeding them around aus now, maybe go to one of your local fish club meetings and ask around there
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
RAST Big Fish Posts: 437 Kudos: 162 Votes: 236 Registered: 07-Feb-2002	So there is no Breaders for these fish??? So I guess will have to find a fish shop that is good and also that won't charge the earth for these guys. Then maybe I will become a breader!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
RAST Big Fish Posts: 437 Kudos: 162 Votes: 236 Registered: 07-Feb-2002	Ok thanks. So do we have any breaders about for these??? I would like some if someone has them to offer.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
Forever-mango Fish Addict Posts: 611 Kudos: 586 Votes: 35 Registered: 01-Dec-2003	$100 are lfs prices...i got 3 for $100 @ 3-4cm each...they are aroudn $10-$15/cm from breeders.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
RAST Big Fish Posts: 437 Kudos: 162 Votes: 236 Registered: 07-Feb-2002	$30 for albino bristlenose???? That I would definately get some at that price. Do you think the store would ship them to Queensland??? I would be interested in 4 (3 female and 1 male or 2 and 2) depending on what they have??
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
labrakitty Fish Addict Posts: 740 Kudos: 435 Votes: 9 Registered: 12-Nov-2004	I can get 3cm for about $30 in Melbourne, I think $100 is a little to much. That is how much I would be paying for long finned bristle-nose.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
RAST Big Fish Posts: 437 Kudos: 162 Votes: 236 Registered: 07-Feb-2002	Just wondering if any Aussie's have these little guys?? And if so what was the price you paid for them?? I have been quoted $100 each for little 3 -5 cm ones??? My other question is what is stopping me buying some of these and breading them and like selling them for like 10 bucks each or something around that price?? Is that allowed?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
pugperson Fish Addict Posts: 877 Kudos: 953 Votes: 293 Registered: 16-May-2003	Males are larger than the females. By choosing two and two of the smallest, you increase your chances of getting two pairs.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
RAST Big Fish Posts: 437 Kudos: 162 Votes: 236 Registered: 07-Feb-2002	OK then Why the 2 biggest and 2 smallest???
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
koi keeper Moderator Posts: 3203 Kudos: 2033 Votes: 240 Registered: 29-Dec-2001	You would do better to pay for a proven breeding pair. A lot of breeders even when they sell you a group of 4, will wait till the fish are old enough to be sexed especially on a high dollar rare plec and you might end up with 4 males or 4 females. If you can pick out the fish from the same group of fry just pick out the 2 smallest and the 2 largest ones you can. Koi Empty chairs at empty tables, the room silent, forlorn.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
Brybenn Mega Fish Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1173 Votes: 1 Registered: 02-Mar-2003	they sell for about 10-15 bucks canadian here but i dont no much bout them so i cant help ya much
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
RAST Big Fish Posts: 437 Kudos: 162 Votes: 236 Registered: 07-Feb-2002	I am on the Sunshine Coast. But am still tossing up on wheather to get these as 100 bucks per fish seems lots and a risk tho? But I am thinking of trying it anyway. That way I can say I have tried. Like for little ones they cost 100 bucks each if I get 4. So what are my chances that I will get one male in that? I know if is pot luck but just want any suggestions on what will I get.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Home breeders fish are much more reliable & better than imported fish that are sold at fish shops. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/album?.dir=b5f2 http://www.deathbydyeing.org/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
1tankneverenuff Hobbyist Posts: 131 Kudos: 100 Votes: 0 Registered: 04-Mar-2005	You guys are definitely on the right track. I would much rather buy from a home breeder any day!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
Lindy Administrator Show me the Shishies! Posts: 1507 Kudos: 1350 Votes: 730 Registered: 25-Apr-2001	There is no reason you cant sell the fry cheaper than what a lfs does. The reason lfs's can charge as they do that is because there is more demand than there is fish so. I've often thought about grabbing a colony of rarer fish (especially plecos) and setting up a breeding program in order to flood the market with them to help reduce the cost. Its rediculous some of the prices I see around! Where in Aus are you again RAST? Last edited by Lindy at 09-Mar-2005 06:07 Before you criticize someone walk a mile in their shoes. That way you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05


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