AEFW WARNING

[Myka]

Originally Posted by Frogger

list all those hobbyists selling Acroporas that are verified to be from AEFW free systems.

No such thing. You can't verify this. It's buyer beware!

Originally Posted by AquaAddict

Could someone tell me what this acronym means?

Acropora Eating FlatWorms.

Originally Posted by Bblinks

Very good point and attribution. I would love to see this as it is a key factor for me to purchase used stuff on other forums. MODS, upgrade time, Wardog, Mindy, Kien, Titus? Inputs?

This was discussed a number of years ago. I believe the concensus was that we had no way of verifying peoples' claims. That discussion was a long time ago though amd I don't remember for sure. If I get sme time in the next week I'll try to dig it up.

There have been a number of people over the years that have been banned as the result of poor "business ethics" such as those who scam members. I think selling Acros with a known AEFW infestation is pushing that boundary for sure.

[Potatohead]

Originally Posted by AquaAddict

Could someone tell me what this acronym means? Is it possible the seller doesn't know about this infection/infestation? It's not me btw - haven/t sold a frag in 1 or 2 years.

AquaAddict

Acropora eating flatworms.

Well, now I know why I was asked if I have coral dip when buying a frag at the LFS on Sunday

Keeping the name hidden is just lame, I guess all acro buyers and sellers in the lower mainland are screwed now, just like grade four class all over again when someone wouldn't fess up to making fart noises behind the teachers back .

I do believe Jess when he says he's good to go though.

[Bblinks]

Originally Posted by AquaAddict

Could someone tell me what this acronym means? Is it possible the seller doesn't know about this infection/infestation? It's not me btw - haven/t sold a frag in 1 or 2 years.

AquaAddict

Acro eating flat worms. Anything is possible.

[Frogger]

Originally Posted by Myka

There have been a number of people over the years that have been banned as the result of poor "business ethics" such as those who scam members. I think selling Acros with a known AEFW infestation is pushing that boundary for sure.

I think without a doubt that this qualifies as bad business ethics.

[iamfrontosa]

This actually will affect everyone from BC trying to sell their frags on Buy/Sell section..... just saying.

[hunggi74]

Originally Posted by iamfrontosa

This actually will affect everyone from BC trying to sell their frags on Buy/Sell section..... just saying.

Yes because only BC has AEFW. Don't kid yourself.
The intent of post was to make everyone aware that there is a seller selling infected corals and that buyer should beware and dip.

And yes, it would be ethical for him to stop selling until he has eradicated them from his system. But to suggest that nobody is going to buy corals from BC because they have AEFW is just ignorant. No nicer way to say it, sorry.

[iamfrontosa]

Originally Posted by hunggi74

Yes because only BC has AEFW. Don't kid yourself.
The intent of post was to make everyone aware that there is a seller selling infected corals and that buyer should beware and dip.

And yes, it would be ethical for him to stop selling until he has eradicated them from his system. But to suggest that nobody is going to buy corals from BC because they have AEFW is just ignorant. No nicer way to say it, sorry.

No. I did not mean it that way. Sure there AEFW everywhere. but poeple such as myself who many time purchases frags from Greater Vancouver area, will need to really think if 'this' person is the one you mentioned.

I apologize if it came out the wrong way.

I don't even buy frags if I know they come from a tank that has brynopsis. Buying online is basically base on trust.

[WarDog]

...or you could pm the OP to spill the beans on who the offender is.

[iamfrontosa]

Originally Posted by WarDog

...or you could pm the OP to spill the beans on who the offender is.

Yes.

[Bblinks]

I think this is definitely an issue everyone in the hobby is affected by and not just localized.