Totally agree. This thread wasn't started to show off that I thought I'd done someone over without trying.
I spoke to the BD breeder for sometime before we settled on a deal. We both know how thin on the ground Hystrix of any size are in the UK, same in the U.S. I imagine, let alone mature specimens. We both agreed that it's not about the monetary value of the fish, because obviously BD command a much higher price.
We both had something the other desired.
Everyone's a winner.
I have to admit, the last pup is my favourite also at the moment.