Fronotsa Size and Price Question

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arkmann

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I was able to source a good sized frontosa in my area. I don't know what kind it is but I know its not a Moba or one of the high end frontosas. Its not as bright blue as the others either.

Anyways its about 7" maybe 8" and was being sold to me for $70. Is that a good price to pay for a frontosa of that size? This is the first time i'll be getting a front and I have no idea about pricing.

Thanks.
 
considering my lfs sells 1 inch juvies for 30 dollars i think that is a good price. Even if you found one from a breeder for cheaper it would still end up being about the same when you add in shipping costs.

Does this fish have a eye mask or a eye stripe ? the stripe would be vertical and go from the top of the head down through the eye and below to cheek, the mask would wrap around the front of the face. Burundi types and kigoma (7 stripe fronts) have the eye stripe. tanz, zambian, and zaire have a mask like zoro or lone ranger. If it has a mask then its a steal, if it has a stripe then its still reasonable price.
 
Thanks for all your input guys!!! I'll check this guy again tonight and see if they still have it. If they do, I'll make sure to get get it or at least put up a deposit for it.

I'm a regular so I'm pretty sure I can haggle as well.

Also, thanks for the tips cichlidgirl. Hopefully, its of the "zorro" type.
 
I picked up 3 fronts last night from a guy who didn't want them and a red empress for $45 Australian all around 4 to 5 inches a good buy by the look of it:)
 
Great deal..
 
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