$3000 Fish!

Pansy-Paws · #1 03-03-2003, 05:51 PM

Ok, it's not a saltwater fish -- but still wanted to tell you about it. Yesterday we were at a LFS seeing if there was anyone we couldn't live without. Usually, we don't even look at the freshwater stuff, but this time we glanced at some tanks near the sales counter on our way out. There they were, rather unattractive silvercolored 6" fish -- 4 of them, each in their own tank showing a cost per fish of $2500 to $3500 :shock:
They are Dragonfish . . . after we picked up our jaws and came home we looked them up.

If you are interested have a look at www.dragonfish.com They are supposed to ward off evil spirits (and large bank balances) and are very prestigious in the Chinese community.

Does anyone know of someone who actually has one? Can you imagine the stress on the person doing the acclimatizing

Aquattro · #2 03-03-2003, 05:59 PM

Those are Arowanas. Big Al's sells them for $4500 ea.

The owner of SeaStar Aquariums bought 6, but 2 "got lost" in shipping. They were 3 breeding pairs worth about $18k or something like that. He's going to house them in an outdoor pond.

eposer · #3 03-03-2003, 06:19 PM

Riverfront aquariums in calgary almost always has one or two in stock between $25,000.00 and $35,000.00. I was talking to the manager there a year ago and the most expensive one they'd brought in was $110,000.00.
Yikes :!:

I must say they are very nice looking though, plus the live for 50 years and are quite hardy.

Canadian Man · #4 03-03-2003, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by eposer

Riverfront aquariums in calgary almost always has one or two in stock between $25,000.00 and $35,000.00. I was talking to the manager there a year ago and the most expensive one they'd brought in was $110,000.00.
Yikes :!:

I must say they are very nice looking though, plus the live for 50 years and are quite hardy.

I was just going to mention the same thing you did Evan. Nice looking but comeon :shock: That's a little much for a fish!

BCOrchidGuy · #5 03-03-2003, 07:12 PM

Can you imagine paying $35,000 for a fish and have it catch Ich or something and end up a floater???? I guess that would be a bad luck sign... lol

Maintenance Man · #6 03-03-2003, 09:45 PM

Now who would get all the luck if you bought one of those fish you or the the guy sell it

kgb · #7 03-03-2003, 11:01 PM

hey that a fair price they are endangered and they do live long and are hardy. i was origionaly going to buy a $2000 rtg but instad started saving for my 90 gal saltwater tank . a couple of my friends have them and they are well worth it in my opion

Canadian Man · #8 03-04-2003, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kgb

hey that a fair price they are endangered and they do live long and are hardy. i was origionaly going to buy a $2000 rtg but instad started saving for my 90 gal saltwater tank . a couple of my friends have them and they are well worth it in my opion

Kgb, What's a $2000 rtg????

StirCrazy · #9 03-04-2003, 03:05 AM

there was an Arowana that sold for just over 20K last year, nice fish but the need a lot of room and they are messy

Steve

EmilyB · #10 03-04-2003, 03:05 AM

Caught us for speeding........

rtg