Expensive fish

Gluestick · 06/16/2006, 10:43 PM

Okay, so I'm a newbie, and I've been hanging out lately at a LFS talking to some people about reefkeeping and stuff... Well, I knew that this was an expensive hobby getting into it, but we were talking about fish prices today and someone was telling me about this angelfish that was special ordered at the store that cost like a LOT!!! Okay, so I was blown away by that and it made me curious, all you guys who have been in this for a while, 1. What is the most expensive fish that you have purchased, and 2. What is the most expensive fish you have ever seen for sale? Geez, and I thought that $70 for a flame angel was EXPENSIVE!

Manderin · 06/16/2006, 10:46 PM

i have seen a scopus tang priced at $250, it was full grown, and that is overpriced, im pretty sure

secrest · 06/16/2006, 10:47 PM

Ive seen a crosshatch for 750

Sports Girl · 06/16/2006, 10:49 PM

I've seen some angelfish for around $900, but the most I've paid is $30 for a purple tang...

Gluestick · 06/16/2006, 10:57 PM

wow, i've never seen a purple tang for less than $100

yoboyjdizz · 06/16/2006, 11:11 PM

I think the most expensive fish i bought was an queen angel for like 80 dollars i believe i just seen this Conspicillatus Angel on live aquaria in their drives den for 1,499.99 dollars!

Gluestick · 06/16/2006, 11:20 PM

that's CRAZY

lessans · 06/16/2006, 11:24 PM

I swear to G-d that I've seen a fish in a lfs priced a $1000 that someone actually bought, but since that was back in the fall and also in a fish store that I don't usually shop at I have a hard time remembering what type of fish it was. However, there is a Bumble Bee Grouper at my closest lfs for $500; the store named it "Kong".

Gluestick · 06/16/2006, 11:30 PM

Yeah, I just went to live aquaria to check out the diver's den. You're right there is an angel there for $1500!!! THAT IS CRAZYYYYY

msuzuki126 · 06/16/2006, 11:31 PM

A flame angel for 70$ seems rediculous. At my LFS they are 30$ at most.

msuzuki126 · 06/16/2006, 11:31 PM

A flame angel for 70$ seems rediculous. At my LFS they are 30$ at most.

Gluestick · 06/16/2006, 11:33 PM

You guys should totally check this out, it's insane... http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden...0000&siteid=20

yoboyjdizz · 06/16/2006, 11:36 PM

70 is a rip off for an flame angel. 30 dollars is more reasonable. Purple tangs around here are usually in the 40-60 range. Yes that angel on live aquaria is a crazy price but for a fish so rare i can understand but man i was thinking maybe couple hundred dollars not 1500.

yoboyjdizz · 06/16/2006, 11:36 PM

What if you bought it and it died soon after man would i just shoot myself for that one.

ClamIAm · 06/16/2006, 11:47 PM

A store by me that is known for overpricing everything had a rhinopias scorpion for $1200 I think for the longest time...I doubt anyone ever bought it.

Gluestick · 06/16/2006, 11:51 PM

Hey ClamIAm, I'm in IL, too, what LFS is it?

NaClH20NMYVEIN · 06/16/2006, 11:54 PM

my LFS had a pair of dragon morey eels for 3000$ ouch! They are still there and probably will be for a while

zemuron114 · 06/17/2006, 12:34 AM

3000 for a pair of dragons is actually a really good price if they are indeed a pair.

marinecenter had a interruptus angel for 1400.00. Which is a total rip because there is a place in hawaii that breeds them and you can get them for 650$ all day! and they are tank bred!!

there are many expensive fish out there

GoblinFish · 06/17/2006, 01:06 AM

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Originally posted by Gluestick
You guys should totally check this out, it's insane... http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden...0000&siteid=20

Wow those are some crazy prices!
But i have to admit those 2 clown fish look amazing!!

olivia640 · 06/17/2006, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ClamIAm
A store by me that is known for overpricing everything had a rhinopias scorpion for $1200 I think for the longest time...I doubt anyone ever bought it.

Was that at Old Town?

JRistau81 · 06/17/2006, 01:18 AM

My most expensive fish was an Imperator angelfish at $90. Thats about the most I would spend. much more and it is too much of a risk as the fish will, with my luck, die.

zemuron114 · 06/17/2006, 01:39 AM

my whole perspective of expensive fish have changed since i can get pretty much anything at very low costs! But there is still always a price margin that i wont cross because of the risk. Dead fish aren't worth anything, rare or not

elephen · 06/17/2006, 07:15 AM

At the local store I used to run we had a 21" White Tipped Reef Shark. I think wholesale it was $650 plus another $400-500 to ship since the box weighed 150 lbs.

He was pretty cool.

jw10604 · 06/17/2006, 08:02 AM

I local store near me has a horned hawaiian eel for $3500. They even give it a 7 day warranty.

hitsek2004 · 06/17/2006, 08:19 AM

U DRIVE ME CRAZY U GUYS...

I GIVE AN AVERAGE PRICE FOR LIVE STOCK HERE IN ATHENS THAT THE LFSs SELL:
QUEEN ANGELS FROM 150-250 EURO (DEPENDS ON THE SIZE)
FLAME ANGELS THE MINIMUM PRICE I HAVE SEEN IS 90 EUROS.......

TRIGGER CLOWN MEDIUM ABOUT 120 EUROS.....
THE ADULT ANGELS START FROM 80 TO 300 EUROS...
IMAGINE THE REST

THANKS

P.S. DONT COMPLAIN

06/16/2006, 10:43 PM	#1
Gluestick Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 1,710	Expensive fish Okay, so I'm a newbie, and I've been hanging out lately at a LFS talking to some people about reefkeeping and stuff... Well, I knew that this was an expensive hobby getting into it, but we were talking about fish prices today and someone was telling me about this angelfish that was special ordered at the store that cost like a LOT!!! Okay, so I was blown away by that and it made me curious, all you guys who have been in this for a while, 1. What is the most expensive fish that you have purchased, and 2. What is the most expensive fish you have ever seen for sale? Geez, and I thought that $70 for a flame angel was EXPENSIVE! __________________ Valerie R. Burns Founder/Vice President Joliet Area Reef Club Current Tank Info: 90 gal SPS dominated, ASM-G2 skimmer, 2x250w 20k SE Radium bulbs under Lumenarc Mini Reflectors

06/16/2006, 10:46 PM	#2
Manderin Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 127	i have seen a scopus tang priced at $250, it was full grown, and that is overpriced, im pretty sure __________________ When your under pressure, do something different. Roll up your sleeves, or have an orange. Current Tank Info: 55 gal reef tank 2 perula clowns, 2 fire fish, yellow tang, royal gamma , blue damsel, skunk cleaner shrimp, sebae anemone.

06/16/2006, 10:57 PM	#5
Gluestick Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 1,710	wow, i've never seen a purple tang for less than $100 __________________ Valerie R. Burns Founder/Vice President Joliet Area Reef Club Current Tank Info: 90 gal SPS dominated, ASM-G2 skimmer, 2x250w 20k SE Radium bulbs under Lumenarc Mini Reflectors

06/16/2006, 11:20 PM	#7
Gluestick Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 1,710	that's CRAZY __________________ Valerie R. Burns Founder/Vice President Joliet Area Reef Club Current Tank Info: 90 gal SPS dominated, ASM-G2 skimmer, 2x250w 20k SE Radium bulbs under Lumenarc Mini Reflectors

06/16/2006, 11:24 PM	#8
lessans Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 913	I swear to G-d that I've seen a fish in a lfs priced a $1000 that someone actually bought, but since that was back in the fall and also in a fish store that I don't usually shop at I have a hard time remembering what type of fish it was. However, there is a Bumble Bee Grouper at my closest lfs for $500; the store named it "Kong". __________________ "Oh, Mother, I come baring a gift. I'll give you a hint. It's in my diaper and it's not a toaster" -Stewie Griffin Current Tank Info: current tank: 20 gal reef; former tanks: 65 gal reef, 10 gal freshwater

06/16/2006, 10:47 PM	#3
secrest Tired Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,148	Ive seen a crosshatch for 750

06/16/2006, 10:49 PM	#4
Sports Girl Moved On Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Turlock, Ca. Posts: 369	I've seen some angelfish for around $900, but the most I've paid is $30 for a purple tang...

06/16/2006, 11:11 PM	#6
yoboyjdizz Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 3,137	I think the most expensive fish i bought was an queen angel for like 80 dollars i believe i just seen this Conspicillatus Angel on live aquaria in their drives den for 1,499.99 dollars!

06/16/2006, 11:30 PM	#9
Gluestick Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 1,710	Yeah, I just went to live aquaria to check out the diver's den. You're right there is an angel there for $1500!!! THAT IS CRAZYYYYY __________________ Valerie R. Burns Founder/Vice President Joliet Area Reef Club Current Tank Info: 90 gal SPS dominated, ASM-G2 skimmer, 2x250w 20k SE Radium bulbs under Lumenarc Mini Reflectors

06/16/2006, 11:31 PM	#10
msuzuki126 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dutchess County, New York Posts: 1,377	A flame angel for 70$ seems rediculous. At my LFS they are 30$ at most. __________________ Red House=My 90 build. Matt. Current Tank Info: 90 rebuild

06/16/2006, 11:33 PM	#12
Gluestick Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 1,710	You guys should totally check this out, it's insane... http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden...0000&siteid=20 __________________ Valerie R. Burns Founder/Vice President Joliet Area Reef Club Current Tank Info: 90 gal SPS dominated, ASM-G2 skimmer, 2x250w 20k SE Radium bulbs under Lumenarc Mini Reflectors

06/16/2006, 11:36 PM	#13
yoboyjdizz Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 3,137	70 is a rip off for an flame angel. 30 dollars is more reasonable. Purple tangs around here are usually in the 40-60 range. Yes that angel on live aquaria is a crazy price but for a fish so rare i can understand but man i was thinking maybe couple hundred dollars not 1500.

06/16/2006, 11:47 PM	#15
ClamIAm Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 535	A store by me that is known for overpricing everything had a rhinopias scorpion for $1200 I think for the longest time...I doubt anyone ever bought it.

06/16/2006, 11:51 PM	#16
Gluestick Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 1,710	Hey ClamIAm, I'm in IL, too, what LFS is it? __________________ Valerie R. Burns Founder/Vice President Joliet Area Reef Club Current Tank Info: 90 gal SPS dominated, ASM-G2 skimmer, 2x250w 20k SE Radium bulbs under Lumenarc Mini Reflectors

06/16/2006, 11:54 PM	#17
NaClH20NMYVEIN Red Dragons! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 5,897	my LFS had a pair of dragon morey eels for 3000$ ouch! They are still there and probably will be for a while __________________ The planet needs a 50% water change. Current Tank Info: Pacific Ocean

06/17/2006, 12:34 AM	#18
zemuron114 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pilgrim State (Mass) Posts: 4,039	3000 for a pair of dragons is actually a really good price if they are indeed a pair. marinecenter had a interruptus angel for 1400.00. Which is a total rip because there is a place in hawaii that breeds them and you can get them for 650$ all day! and they are tank bred!! there are many expensive fish out there

06/17/2006, 01:18 AM	#21
JRistau81 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 264	My most expensive fish was an Imperator angelfish at $90. Thats about the most I would spend. much more and it is too much of a risk as the fish will, with my luck, die. __________________ I like pigs. Dogs look up to us; cats look down on us, but pigs treat us as equals. - Winston Churchill Current Tank Info: 150 gallon, 2 Hamilton 400w 14K Metal halide, Red Sea Berlin Skimmer (Don't scoff, it works well), 150-200 lbs LR, 50 lbs LS, 100 lbs Southdown...anything else?

06/17/2006, 01:39 AM	#22
zemuron114 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pilgrim State (Mass) Posts: 4,039	my whole perspective of expensive fish have changed since i can get pretty much anything at very low costs! But there is still always a price margin that i wont cross because of the risk. Dead fish aren't worth anything, rare or not

06/17/2006, 07:15 AM	#23
elephen Moved On Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: kc Posts: 2,763	At the local store I used to run we had a 21" White Tipped Reef Shark. I think wholesale it was $650 plus another $400-500 to ship since the box weighed 150 lbs. He was pretty cool.

06/17/2006, 08:02 AM	#24
jw10604 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 43	I local store near me has a horned hawaiian eel for $3500. They even give it a 7 day warranty.

06/17/2006, 08:19 AM	#25
hitsek2004 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: athens greece Posts: 76	U DRIVE ME CRAZY U GUYS... I GIVE AN AVERAGE PRICE FOR LIVE STOCK HERE IN ATHENS THAT THE LFSs SELL: QUEEN ANGELS FROM 150-250 EURO (DEPENDS ON THE SIZE) FLAME ANGELS THE MINIMUM PRICE I HAVE SEEN IS 90 EUROS....... TRIGGER CLOWN MEDIUM ABOUT 120 EUROS..... THE ADULT ANGELS START FROM 80 TO 300 EUROS... IMAGINE THE REST THANKS P.S. DONT COMPLAIN