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No, it means to clarify what the difference is between them other than the possible location. Is there a color variance? Is there a size variance? Is there a life expectancy variance? Have the discussion. No mind stories.
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lol mind stories, I love seeing that referenceNo, it means to clarify what the difference is between them other than the possible location. Is there a color variance? Is there a size variance? Is there a life expectancy variance? Have the discussion. No mind stories.
very punny, I see what you did there...lolYeah, that is super dishonest. I just tried to call them and the number does not work. It's a NY # but they say they are located in Stamford CT. This is all very fishy...
Not only are the Biota captive bred yellow tang bred and raised in Hawaii, they trace their lineage directly to Hawaiian yellow tang parents or ancestors. They are genetically identical to wild Hawaiian yellow tang.And if I move to Vietnam and have a child with my American Caucasian GF should I say my child is veitnamese? Just kidding I still think it's misleading on the vendors part. Thank you for chiming in.
They come with their own Lei.And that means what exactly?
Their response is technically true but completely sidestepped your question. I prefer to do business with honest business owners when possible. This business does not inspire confidence.Technically speaking, the ad is correct. They are Hawaiian Yellow Tangs. However, it seems they were intentionally vague in the ad to trick people into paying higher prices for what they think are wild-caught Hawaiian Yellow Tangs.
However, out of curiosity, I used their contact form on the website to ask if they were captive bred or wild caught and their response was:
"Hello, they're bred in Hawaii"
At least they are honest if you ask. Still leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
Thst should tell you everything you need to know. Being ambiguous on purpose to attract sales and lure the unsuspecting.However, out of curiosity, I used their contact form on the website to ask if they were captive bred or wild caught and their response was:
"Hello, they're bred in Hawaii"
Yeah, that is a problem considering they're $100 more than ordering from Biota.I think its the the price that is making the difference, let's be honest if it was 30$ no one would care what name came before "yellow tang" it's all these high prices on corals and fish that's making it more important that the name can be verified and matches the price tag.
Biota 2” tangs are $250, the 1” are $165. So if they are 2” that’s only $10 more than biota charges directly.Yeah, that is a problem considering they're $100 more than ordering from Biota.
Hawaiian Yellow Tang
Zebrasoma flavescens-The yellow tang is the most iconic aquarium fish around the world. Bright yellow in coloration and endemic to the islands of Hawaii this is a fish we breed in conjunction with the Oceanographic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University. These are voracious herbivores do well...shop.thebiotagroup.com
Still seems a better option to buy direct than from someone that won't admit where they got them. You could still end up with a 1.75" tang at the $160 price. They're only $250 if they're 2+ inches.Biota 2” tangs are $250, the 1” are $165. So if they are 2” that’s only $10 more than biota charges directly.
my first yellow was 30$! when do those days come back!!!!! lol
I've got both of you guys beat, in 1988 yellow tangs were $9.99 at Orange Coast Tropical Fish in Buena Park, California.6 yellows for me . . .. 4 were 29.99 and other two $49.99
Those were the days !!
Biota 2” tangs are $250, the 1” are $165. So if they are 2” that’s only $10 more than biota charges directly.
It is important to note that it cost something to ship, acclimate, and feed fish. Overhead is a concept many of you in the hobby do not understand. If you own a business you understand. If you don't your education is lacking! Their prices seem very reasonable considering the cost of a retail operation these days. Though crowd here and another reason I left the aquarium industry after more than 25 years! Run a business before you criticize somebody who is just trying to survive in the aquarium business.
So uh, any work being done with potters wrasse?I mean technically all of our yellow tang are Hawiian they are bred in Waimānalo, HI.
me too, I have a 40$ scopas right now that has great colors and lines and is more interesting than a 300$ yellow all day long, unfortunately he is picture shy and never let's me get a good picture of him!I've got both of you guys beat, in 1988 yellow tangs were $9.99 at Orange Coast Tropical Fish in Buena Park, California.
I think yellow tangs are overrated, I wouldn't mind having one if it were free but I wouldn't spend big money on one just to have it. I have a very nicely patterned scopas tang these days so I probably couldn't have a yellow anyways.
I also see nothing wrong with the original ad, the buyer should do their own due diligence for any fish that expensive anyways. I know I would.