Its always been a bit of a pride issue with peacock bass keepers. Its like anything, the pride of ownership is what makes one item desirable. Yes, I like above posters attitude about sharing and caring. However our society is not built on that ideology. If it was, the wealth of the country would be well distributed, at the same time we would all look somewhat alike and would not strive for individuality.
I've been on here forever., and have seen hundreds of hobbyists come and go. Years ago a group of people started this "CREAM" for cichla groups, which was an invite only cult. Now the majority of these hobbyists are nowhere to be seen. I think everyone wants to own a piece of something that is unique or meaningful, different than all the others. If cichla occelaris were the rarest bass in the world, people would be fighting for them too. Remember when kelberi were first introduced, people went nuts over them. The breeder that initially bred the Bahia kelberi made half a million in a couple of years selling them. Now that fad is over., so its on to the next item.
I remember when wild azuls were $250.00 fish. Wild xingu were $500 plus dollar fish.
As for intermedia trickling into Asia over the years, honestly, I travel to Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, and Japan almost every year, if not twice a year. also monitor and deal with fish dealers in those countries, and have seen just about zero intermedia, besides the group from Isaac at Riverwonders. BTW, he is on the FBI wanted list for skipping bail and dealing with illegal species.
