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Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	I'm no Aussie, but I am a human being; that "being" said (har har, I made a funny), I'd like to offer my condolences. And here they are: That sucks. A lot. Considering a full grown goldy pleco here costs over 150 bucks, I imagine it'd be worth at leat thrice as much over there. It sounds as if he had some rare hypancistrus as well. I hope the thief perishes by way of rectal cancer of something.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:30
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	AND THE PLOT THICKENS... sorry, just felt the something along those lines was necessary.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:30
Forever-mango Fish Addict Posts: 611 Kudos: 586 Votes: 35 Registered: 01-Dec-2003	Well my mate got a hold of some nice rare stuff...trying to get the contact off him. Some L114s, L46s, L14s...heard the guy has plenty of royal Plecs and Albino Longfin BNs... Last edited by mangor34 at 18-Apr-2005 10:47
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:30
koi keeper Moderator Posts: 3203 Kudos: 2033 Votes: 240 Registered: 29-Dec-2001	microchip does not cost that much actually. Koi are worth enough that it is far cheaper than the value of the fish, same with those fish stolen Empty chairs at empty tables, the room silent, forlorn.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:30
Alex Fish Addict 510 Posts: 721 Registered: 03-Oct-2004	Not at my LFS today either still looking ''All the clown fish and yellow tangs in the world cant save you now!''
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:30
Troy_Mclure Fish Addict Posts: 725 Kudos: 306 Registered: 20-Jan-2003	Dave hit the nail on the head. Who ever stole these fish were probably filling out some scumbags shopping list. ]:\|
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:30
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	The cost of the micro chip, without research grants, etc. would probably be worth as much if not more than the fish itself.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:30
fishguy Enthusiast Posts: 152 Kudos: 189 Votes: 8 Registered: 01-May-2004	Yes Keith you can have tag things put in fish. My dad is a biologist and they put the litte mirco-tags(similar to dog and cat tags) in striped bass so they can track them when they migrate up north and back exc. I would think the fish would have to be mabye 5-6in min(just a guess but ill ask my dad to make sure) because the tags are about the size of a grain of rice.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:30
Dave. Banned Posts: 823 Kudos: 265 Votes: 11 Registered: 03-Jun-2002	Most animal theives will have buyers before they even have the animals. It's unlikely they'll be in the classifieds or a pet shop, unless they are really stupid. The fish would already be in a private collection, IMO.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:30
Alex Fish Addict 510 Posts: 721 Registered: 03-Oct-2004	this give me more excuses to go to my lfs without any intention to buy stuff k not at either LFS today... ill check again tomorrow I think the thief will sell them in the classifieds after everything has cooled down abit. ''All the clown fish and yellow tangs in the world cant save you now!''
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:30
koi keeper Moderator Posts: 3203 Kudos: 2033 Votes: 240 Registered: 29-Dec-2001	utterly pointless, those fish are worth MUCH more in that country Empty chairs at empty tables, the room silent, forlorn.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:30
Troy_Mclure Fish Addict Posts: 725 Kudos: 306 Registered: 20-Jan-2003	I didnt see anything in the classifieds section.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:30
koi keeper Moderator Posts: 3203 Kudos: 2033 Votes: 240 Registered: 29-Dec-2001	prize koi get microchipped sometimes,just sad to have to think about doing that. I'd figure harder with the plecos, they have less meat on them... Empty chairs at empty tables, the room silent, forlorn.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:30
Dave. Banned Posts: 823 Kudos: 265 Votes: 11 Registered: 03-Jun-2002	Also happens in the Bird and Reptile world too. And yes, larger fish can be microchipped.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:30
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	I mentioned this to a LFS today and was well informed they have hidden cameras to cover the total area. Another friend who lost all his Discus never saw or heard of them again. This also happens in the Orchid world as well. Just a question can larger fish have implants like they do with cats and dogs? Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:30
Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	they are likely to pop up here though. I'll watch carefully. (though I wouldn't know if those numbers bit my bottom to be honest!) For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:30
Lindy Administrator Show me the Shishies! Posts: 1507 Kudos: 1350 Votes: 730 Registered: 25-Apr-2001	Doesnt matter where you live dude and alex, chances are the plecos, because of their rarity, will not be sold in Melbourne anyway. It would be very easy to trace. Thanks for keeping eyes and ears open about this for me. 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 11:30
Hoa dude_dude Mega Fish Posts: 957 Kudos: 888 Votes: 72 Registered: 28-Dec-2004	... It wasnt me I promise.. ... well seriosly im sorry to haer I'll try to tell people about it even though I live in sydney
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:30
TigerAngel Fish Addict Posts: 522 Registered: 22-Feb-2004	Same here and I am on the Gold Coast. Will pass the word around. ***Tiger.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:30
Alex Fish Addict 510 Posts: 721 Registered: 03-Oct-2004	wow ill keep a lookout (even though im in syd) pS nice Avatar Lindy ''All the clown fish and yellow tangs in the world cant save you now!''
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