ctenophore January 7, 2009 January 7, 2009 LOL anyone want to split this fish with me? Man I've been wanting one of these for a long time, but $900 is out of my league
ctenophore January 7, 2009 Author January 7, 2009 (edited) This little beauty: Liopropoma carmabi, Atlantic candy basslet Edited January 7, 2009 by ctenophore
Brian Ward January 7, 2009 January 7, 2009 Justin, if you put that in your tank you'd never see it again.
ctenophore January 7, 2009 Author January 7, 2009 I saw my suissguard quite a bit until he jumped the falls and now lives in the sump. But I still see him in the sump all the time. Even my L. mowbrayi, which is supposed to be more reclusive, is out all the time in my small tank upstairs.
mogurnda January 7, 2009 January 7, 2009 I would love to get my hands on one of those. I have noticed they often end up putting the really high-end fish on special, so I
SeanCallan January 7, 2009 January 7, 2009 Gem Tang's are on sale only 2,699.99! http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemD...&ddid=48106
dzekunoi January 7, 2009 January 7, 2009 LOL anyone want to split this fish with me?Man I've been wanting one of these for a long time, but $900 is out of my league I'll split this fish with you - I'll order it and keep it in my tank and you'll give me 50% of the price You will be welcome to visit it any day JK, It's a beauty!
Hilary January 7, 2009 January 7, 2009 My swissguard is out and about quite a bit. Sorry, but for the difference in $ and the similarity in fish (though the colors of the candy basslet ARE gorgeous) I'll stick with the swissguard!
jamesbuf January 7, 2009 January 7, 2009 I swear I saw one of those for only $200 when I drove up to That Pet Place. I was an amazing looking fish. Diver's Den is so overpriced. Our LFS usually crush their prices, on just about everything.
ctenophore January 8, 2009 Author January 8, 2009 You guys most likely saw swalesi basslets, which have the exact same color pattern but much more muted/pastel. These guys glow like they're plugged in to an electric socket. If roozens really does get them in and sells them for $100 then they are selling them far far below cost. From what I can tell, only one collector (Dynasty Marine) ever catches them, and they all go to Japan. Maybe one or two a year stay in the US. I hope I am wrong. It could be that a new collector is starting to catch them, in which case maybe we'll see more of them! In any case, if anyone ever sees a carmabi for $100 please buy it, I will gladly reimburse you and include a tip/finders fee
ctenophore January 8, 2009 Author January 8, 2009 Wow there's another one up on DD. There must be a new collector or some lucky diver hit the candy basslet jackpot this week.
extreme_tooth_decay January 8, 2009 January 8, 2009 (edited) Wow there's another one up on DD. There must be a new collector or some lucky diver hit the candy basslet jackpot this week. Maybe it's the same one. I imagine it went down something like: Him: Hi Honey. Good news! I just bought a $900 fish online! Her: Bang, crash, thwack. Him: Uh, hello, liveaquaria? I just placed an order by accident I need to cancel. Edited January 8, 2009 by extreme_tooth_decay
copps January 9, 2009 January 9, 2009 From what I can tell, only one collector (Dynasty Marine) ever catches them, and they all go to Japan. Forrest is not the only one getting these anymore... Wow there's another one up on DD. There must be a new collector or some lucky diver hit the candy basslet jackpot this week. I've spoken to Kevin a bunch recently as it's an exciting time in the rare fish world... he got a few carmabi... all of which are not seen in this pic... As Justin says, this species appears electric. And looking at the wholesale price, the $900 retail is quite a bargain, especially coming from the DD. The price will not be coming down soon... I'm amazed collectors can catch Liopropoma... Copps
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