I want to buy an RTG aro but never bought one before. I found some sellers have some, but how I pick a good red tail golden? I don't know what to look for. Someone please give me a little help. The seller said he has 6" RTG's for sale and I want to look at 2-3 stores before I buy one. Thanks.
How do I choose a good quality RTG aro?
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Not much difference between RTG unles you pay the extra $$$$ and buy a HBRTG
Just look for good body shape big fins nice straight barbels and nice clear eyes
Some will say look for a high shine level but anything with a real high shine will prob be being sold as HBRTG
I don't mean to sound harsh if you have seen 1 RTG you have seen them all that's not a bad thing as you pay your money and you don't have much chance of getting ripped off like you do with other higher priced Asian aros
Just look for good body shape big fins nice straight barbels and nice clear eyes
Some will say look for a high shine level but anything with a real high shine will prob be being sold as HBRTG
I don't mean to sound harsh if you have seen 1 RTG you have seen them all that's not a bad thing as you pay your money and you don't have much chance of getting ripped off like you do with other higher priced Asian aros
i'd look at head shape, body shape, tail shape. is it to your tastes? weight, as in not so much thickness but not emaciated. is it drooping over like it is an old fish in need of a swimming cane?
that my first impression.
look to see if it swims with grace. does it hide in the corner or take a nice swim round looking like it just won an air guitar contest. or is it maybe acting a bit too skittish.
is it a dream fish for you.
you will be spending a lot on this fish over its entire life.
is it interested in feeding? how long has the fish been there?
then once again ask yourself do you like these body shape things after considering its health?
consider colour or quality of skin/scale sheen, maybe compared to others that age.
does it have any injuries or skin/fin problems, maybe the beginning of gill curl or drop eye. tatty finnage? white covering on eyes. does it look healthy and strong or weak, are any of those things ones you can take care of, if the price is right for it? remember that maybe you have to pay for years of food and will be looking at something you dont want to see but if it has had bad experience in transport etc maybe its the first in a chain of events that will see it die.
if it has a small issue in way of health, then how confident are you about your rearing systems? as in right now, i dont mean next month. maybe your tank is not ready? tank too small? and it can wait- for you to buy one later.
if the fish is magnificent in every way, you might love to own it. can you afford this fish without missing your pay by date for your bills. you will buy it anyway... i shouldnt have listed that one.
if it is not a brilliant fish, then does it fit your budget while not half likely to die.
anatomy problems, may mean it should be cheaper. it sounds like you are doing the right thing by checking more than one seller.
if your not sure, don't buy it today.
what about the certificate and tagging?
you should be getting one of those. it can be protection from the law. you can be sure its not taken wild. does the LFS have a scanner to verify that the tag matches.
if not why are they selling arows? maybe they dont sell many, but is that why its 50 bucks cheaper?
like buying a car with the right engine and body number..
that my first impression.
look to see if it swims with grace. does it hide in the corner or take a nice swim round looking like it just won an air guitar contest. or is it maybe acting a bit too skittish.
is it a dream fish for you.
you will be spending a lot on this fish over its entire life.
is it interested in feeding? how long has the fish been there?
then once again ask yourself do you like these body shape things after considering its health?
consider colour or quality of skin/scale sheen, maybe compared to others that age.
does it have any injuries or skin/fin problems, maybe the beginning of gill curl or drop eye. tatty finnage? white covering on eyes. does it look healthy and strong or weak, are any of those things ones you can take care of, if the price is right for it? remember that maybe you have to pay for years of food and will be looking at something you dont want to see but if it has had bad experience in transport etc maybe its the first in a chain of events that will see it die.
if it has a small issue in way of health, then how confident are you about your rearing systems? as in right now, i dont mean next month. maybe your tank is not ready? tank too small? and it can wait- for you to buy one later.
if the fish is magnificent in every way, you might love to own it. can you afford this fish without missing your pay by date for your bills. you will buy it anyway... i shouldnt have listed that one.
if it is not a brilliant fish, then does it fit your budget while not half likely to die.
anatomy problems, may mean it should be cheaper. it sounds like you are doing the right thing by checking more than one seller.
if your not sure, don't buy it today.
what about the certificate and tagging?
you should be getting one of those. it can be protection from the law. you can be sure its not taken wild. does the LFS have a scanner to verify that the tag matches.
if not why are they selling arows? maybe they dont sell many, but is that why its 50 bucks cheaper?
like buying a car with the right engine and body number..
i agree with the above thats my 2 cents , you beet me to it
I think most of the things you post were health issues
People shouldn't be buying aros if they are sick
If you can't tell a aro is sick when you buy it how will you tell it's sick when you own it
Things like the size of the tail be it fan or pear shape are all down to personal tastes so are head shapes spoon or bullet shape
It's all down to what the buyer want
As for my 1st point the grade of standard RTG is all about the same and most turn out the same when adults with just sihine levels being a bit higher or lower
If you like the fish buy if not walk away
People shouldn't be buying aros if they are sick
If you can't tell a aro is sick when you buy it how will you tell it's sick when you own it
Things like the size of the tail be it fan or pear shape are all down to personal tastes so are head shapes spoon or bullet shape
It's all down to what the buyer want
As for my 1st point the grade of standard RTG is all about the same and most turn out the same when adults with just sihine levels being a bit higher or lower
If you like the fish buy if not walk away