I don't even get fish from Divers Den any more,their prices have gotten to high.I can get the same fish locally for more than 1/2 off of what they charge. DD powder blue tang $149.00 locally,$69.00 or less.
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If I could afford it and knew they bred well in captivity, then sure may try to breed them. But in this case no! I don't even think this tangs colors are anything to write home about
If money was no object I would pay that much for a fish, just not this fish. I don't like the looks of it at all. I would not spend that kind of money on a fish just because it was rare, it would have to be beautiful to me. The peppermint I would for sure.
Then after spending that much on a fish I would also have to donate that same amount to a local food bank or some charitable organization. Otherwise I would feel very guilty and too privileged and self-serving. And I would not be able to enjoy the fish from thinking about how this much money could help others in need.
Here's another one, pipe fish I believe. Retail $3800-$5000. Again depends on which LFS it's sold.
I don't even get fish from Divers Den any more,their prices have gotten to high.I can get the same fish locally for more than 1/2 off of what they charge. DD powder blue tang $149.00 locally,$69.00 or less.
6K would be tough for me. I could go up to a grand though, provided the fish was absolutely gorgeous, unique to me, healthy, and, most important, provided I had the knowledge and wherewithal to keep this fish happy. Not sure ANY fish'll fit that bill for me right now.
Me to, rack for my 95 Dakota R/T 360 mod.removed p/s pump for little more hp.I wouldn’t pay 6k for a fish. But I paid 4K for a rack and pinion set up for my 1969 Dart lol. Dustin
I would be too scared I would kill it then what?
You're the third person to bring up the Peppermint Angel!
The holy grail of holy grail fishes. Probably not rare in the ocean, but extremely difficult to collect successfully because of depth. Very poor survival record in captivity. I’d not spend $6K on even one of those - just too likely to die on you. There’s always an ultra high end market for things. Friend of mine sells state of the art loudspeakers for north of $250K a pair. A few sets per year.
If I had that kind of money hanging around I’d travel, hire a licensed collector, take a scuba dive, see a fish I like, catch it and bring it home. In the process, I’d get to see a lot of other cool things! Sounds way more fun!
I would be too scared I would kill it then what?