Looking for a cheaper red texas

[trashcan]

I really like how Red Texas cichlids look, and would be willing to dedicate an aquarium to one. However, I just can't justify the prices that I'm seeing. I'm sure they are expensive to produce, lots of selective breeding, but I personally would not spend more than $100 on a fish. I'm fairly new to fishkeeping, so its very possible I could kill it as well.

I'm not interested in the ones with the big nuchal hump either, looks kind of look an evil genius, perhaps plotting to escape the aquarium and take over my apartment.

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/1592/dscf6677tn9.jpg

This one is beautiful, but $650. Plus shipping.

http://www.aquabid.com/uploads/fwflowerhorn1235276000.jpg
Really cool, too. $330 :(.

So can anyone recommend a way to get a nice looking red texas at a lower cost? I've seen some small ones for sale for a reasonable price. Like Tropical Fish Distributors sometimes has them at <$10 each, very small. If I buy a bunch of those is it possible I could get one or two nice ones like the above? If not any other ideas?

[haloman02]

I really like how Red Texas cichlids look, and would be willing to dedicate an aquarium to one. However, I just can't justify the prices that I'm seeing. I'm sure they are expensive to produce, lots of selective breeding, but I personally would not spend more than $100 on a fish. I'm fairly new to fishkeeping, so its very possible I could kill it as well.

I'm not interested in the ones with the big nuchal hump either, looks kind of look an evil genius, perhaps plotting to escape the aquarium and take over my apartment.

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/1592/dscf6677tn9.jpg

This one is beautiful, but $650. Plus shipping.

http://www.aquabid.com/uploads/fwflowerhorn1235276000.jpg
Really cool, too. $330 :(.

So can anyone recommend a way to get a nice looking red texas at a lower cost? I've seen some small ones for sale for a reasonable price. Like Tropical Fish Distributors sometimes has them at <$10 each, very small. If I buy a bunch of those is it possible I could get one or two nice ones like the above? If not any other ideas?

The first one seems like it was edited in photoshop to make it look redder. The_eagle on aquabid.com sometimes has some fry for sale 31 bucks a piece.

Buying cheap red texas will not guarantee you will get a nice one. buying the ones from wholesalers will most likely give you crap. But if you want to take the chance id say go with The_eagle on aquabid.

[Musha]

PM me I can help you as long as your not cheap.

[trashcan]

I am cheap! That's the whole point of this thread ;)

[Druu]

The cheap ones from TFD and others are likely just cyano x BP mutts.

[#1_Cichlid_Breeder]

What do you think of this SRT?

[trashcan]

Looks awesome? $300+?

[#1_Cichlid_Breeder]

Looks awesome? $300+?

Correct. I was so excited when I got him.

[#1_Cichlid_Breeder]

What's the most you'll spend on a SRT (including shipping)?

[trashcan]

$200 with some reassurance that this is not a difficult fish to keep.

[#1_Cichlid_Breeder]

$200 with some reassurance that this is not a difficult fish to keep.

I'll give you my female SRT for $250.

[trashcan]

Got any pics? I'll definitely think about it

[#1_Cichlid_Breeder]

Got any pics? I'll definitely think about it

Tell me what you think.

[Musha]

Well Im not sure if you can get a good one then, but I have access to high quality fry. Probably like 34 bucks per fish.

[haloman02]

On aquabid:

Shortbody Red Texas Look promising. 39.00 bucks a piece excluding shipping - http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/auction.cgi?fwflowerhorn&1234502610

http://www.aquabid.com/uploads/fwflowerhorn1234502610.jpg

Another Red Texas A grade fully peeled. The person selling this Red Texas is also an official vendor on here mfk. I believe his vendor screename is fishroomplus. For 223. http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/auction.cgi?fwflowerhorn&1234730111

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c382/ABAJR5903/IMAG3447.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c382/ABAJR5903/IMAG0315.jpg


I wish you good luck on getting a red texas.

[trashcan]

Thank you everyone, what do you think of this one:

http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/auction.cgi?fwflowerhorn&1235276000

Too expensive?

[westle]

This is a pic of my super red I just bought in Canada for $120 from Canadian Aquatics its 7"
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff317/skwestle/RedTexas1-2.jpg

[#1_Cichlid_Breeder]

This is a pic of my super red I just bought in Canada for $120 from Canadian Aquatics its 7"
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff317/skwestle/RedTexas1-2.jpg

I would love to have that SRT. All I can say is WOOOOOW!!! :drool:

[SilkyPimP]

very nice find, down here there like $300 in local fish shops.

the above fish is 7 inches? thats a steal, he looks great

[Druu]

Contact BigJ via pm. He's got a nice one that he's letting go for $50. He bought it for $200 last June from fishroomplus.

[invisyblegypsey]

i would love a pair of them for a 285 gal but the prices are more than gold

[trashcan]

I emailed rainy betta and he posted a bunch of smaller cheaper ones! Now i've just gotta pick one out.
:headbang2

[westle]

If I was you I would buy at least 5 if they are small. Grow them out and keep the best one.

[trashcan]

Shipping is $120, unbelievable :(.

Import-5.00
Handling-20.00
Box-6.00
Heat Pack-2.00
Shipping (FedEx overnight)-85.00

[westle]

You better get a few and make some money back

[#1_Cichlid_Breeder]

How about this one? This one looks really nice. Free shipping and in the USA. Looks like a great deal to me. If I only had the money! Would anyone lend me $200?

http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/auction.cgi?fwflowerhorn&1234561945 :WHOA:
(http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/auction.cgi?fwflowerhorn&1234561945)

[trashcan]

It is nice, but its not a buy it now auction, it will probably go for $300+.

[#1_Cichlid_Breeder]

It is nice, but its not a buy it now auction, it will probably go for $300+.

It is a "buy it now" The starting price is even lower.

[trashcan]

Oh my mistake, great deal.

[#1_Cichlid_Breeder]

Oh my mistake, great deal.

Would you lend me $200? LOL

[trashcan]

Hey, who's the one who started this thread because they are too poor for a red texas? :)

[#1_Cichlid_Breeder]

Hey, who's the one who started this thread because they are too poor for a red texas? :)

LOL, good one. :ROFL:

[VittleKing]

http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/auction.cgi?fwflowerhorn&1234561945

$200 free shipping. Female too.

[Druu]

Oddballfreak has one in Ohio, $30 but I think it was a male.

[VittleKing]

contact julie at flowernsfrombeyond.com she has red texas juvies for $30. Don't know if they are faded or not though.

[skateatburners]

I really like how Red Texas cichlids look, and would be willing to dedicate an aquarium to one. However, I just can't justify the prices that I'm seeing. I'm sure they are expensive to produce, lots of selective breeding, but I personally would not spend more than $100 on a fish. I'm fairly new to fishkeeping, so its very possible I could kill it as well.

I'm not interested in the ones with the big nuchal hump either, looks kind of look an evil genius, perhaps plotting to escape the aquarium and take over my apartment.

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/1592/dscf6677tn9.jpg

This one is beautiful, but $650. Plus shipping.

http://www.aquabid.com/uploads/fwflowerhorn1235276000.jpg
Really cool, too. $330 :(.

So can anyone recommend a way to get a nice looking red texas at a lower cost? I've seen some small ones for sale for a reasonable price. Like Tropical Fish Distributors sometimes has them at <$10 each, very small. If I buy a bunch of those is it possible I could get one or two nice ones like the above? If not any other ideas?



OMFG THE @ND ! IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO KILLER 330? IF I HAD THE CASH I WOULD SOOOOOOO BUY THAT!!!!!!!!!!:Pikachu::Pikachu::Pikachu::Pikachu:

[trashcan]

http://www.aquabid.com/uploads/fwflowerhorn1235487250.jpg

http://www.aquabid.com/uploads/fwflowerhorn1235487111.jpg

Bought these two!! Really excited. Anyone know anything about keeping these guys?

[#1_Cichlid_Breeder]

http://www.aquabid.com/uploads/fwflowerhorn1235487250.jpg

http://www.aquabid.com/uploads/fwflowerhorn1235487111.jpg

Bought these two!! Really excited. Anyone know anything about keeping these guys?


Nice SRTs! :WHOA: I can't wait to see them in the tank.

[#1_Cichlid_Breeder]

Was it a good deal?

[trashcan]

I think so! Shipping was still $$$. Know anything about keeping them? Are they like flowerhorns for care?

[killergx001]

I think so! Shipping was still $$$. Know anything about keeping them? Are they like flowerhorns for care?lol yeah they are just like flowerhorn.venting is alitle odd that all.i really like the first one you got it for 80 a pieace right?

[#1_Cichlid_Breeder]

I think so! Shipping was still $$$. Know anything about keeping them? Are they like flowerhorns for care?

Yeah, you won't have any trouble taking care of them. I would say they're fairly easy to maintain. Will they be going in the same tank?

[killergx001]

Yeah, you won't have any trouble taking care of them. I would say they're fairly easy to maintain. Will they be going in the same tank?lol if they are ,bad idea lol they will kill each other.shiping will be around 90 to 120 lol so espect it

[#1_Cichlid_Breeder]

lol if they are ,bad idea lol they will kill each other.shiping will be around 90 to 120 lol so espect it

They will fight a lot. I suggest observing them first. If it gets too violent, add a divider or take one out.

[trashcan]

Well i was planning to put them into the 240 if they get along with the EBJDs (doubtful). If not they'll grow out in 55s and I'll save up for a 150 for them.

[killergx001]

Well i was planning to put them into the 240 if they get along with the EBJDs (doubtful). If not they'll grow out in 55s and I'll save up for a 150 for them.well if you got alot of deffrent fish in that 240 then it should be fine for them to live with eachother

[#1_Cichlid_Breeder]

Well i was planning to put them into the 240 if they get along with the EBJDs (doubtful). If not they'll grow out in 55s and I'll save up for a 150 for them.

Nice. What happen to the 5" female that included free shipping?

[#1_Cichlid_Breeder]

well if you got alot of deffrent fish in that 240 then it should be fine for them to live with eachother

True.

[scissorfist]

where would i have to order one from? they r freakin rad! im not as cheap as trashcan lol but i dont want to pay 300 bux