I have a clown that's around 8-9" , I've been growing it since march of 1990. lol I've only seen 1 in the 10-12" range.
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I have a clown that's around 8-9" , I've been growing it since march of 1990. lol I've only seen 1 in the 10-12" range.
Wes is the man period!!!
The last time Intermedia's were avail to the public was several years ago and the importer (riverwonders) is no longer in business after he got busted importing illegal fish to Cali.What a shame,on the other hand Wes got my vote for the fish hall of fame
He got busted, but question is what happened to the exporter?
Here is another comparison analysis exercise for you fish heads:
do the math silently in your head:
How many red arowana do you think there are in the US? How about in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Japan, combined or separate? Probably more than you can add in your head right? How much do arowanas sell for still? and for the past decade? 500-5000 each right? Google alone, the numbers will overwhelm the latter two combined
How many clown loaches in the 12" range do you recall seeing, in the US, planet earth or planet internet, added together? Google for pictures even.
How many cichla intermedia do you recall seeing? In the US, in Germany, world, Japan, all added together?
Datnoid pulcher, so we think its extinct in the wild, and captive stocks are slowly dwindling over the years, prices going up, again google it, how many are there do you think? Probably more than your GED math can calculate, still.
do the math silently in your head:
How many red arowana do you think there are in the US? How about in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Japan, combined or separate? Probably more than you can add in your head right? How much do arowanas sell for still? and for the past decade? 500-5000 each right? Google alone, the numbers will overwhelm the latter two combined
How many clown loaches in the 12" range do you recall seeing, in the US, planet earth or planet internet, added together? Google for pictures even.
How many cichla intermedia do you recall seeing? In the US, in Germany, world, Japan, all added together?
Datnoid pulcher, so we think its extinct in the wild, and captive stocks are slowly dwindling over the years, prices going up, again google it, how many are there do you think? Probably more than your GED math can calculate, still.
I don't understand the debate about the clown loaches. A fish is worth what someone will pay for it. If there are members that really want a foot long Clown loach, they will either pay what Wes wants for them, or he'll keep them. Why argue?!
its ok, I just like to help people understand the hobby, the demand and supply. Sometimes I like to help people see things from a different perspective, and that goes with many other topics in life as well. Cheers!
I appreciate the information Wes. it's nice to learn about this stuff. The other side of the hobby (from my aspect)
I absolutely side with Wes on this one. I'd kill for a 12'' CL, if I had the tank space I'd be breaking the bank right now for SURE.
Always a learning experiance when you get in new fish Wes lol. As usually crazy rare stuff at very reasonable prices. ( still out of my price range usually but non the less I live vicariously threw your amazing imports!)
To everyone
Take it easy guys.
In this world everything have a price
Doesnt matter what it is.
If u want it bad. Just paid up and share pics.
If u can get the rare fish somewhere cheaper. Pls share haha.
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Take it easy guys.
In this world everything have a price
Doesnt matter what it is.
If u want it bad. Just paid up and share pics.
If u can get the rare fish somewhere cheaper. Pls share haha.
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