Fish $...high price on small fish

Skittyfish · Apr 5, 2003

I am pretty sure I just paid way too much for Clown Loaches. There were only three and they are about ________ this long. $8.99 each. The salesperson said they were 2 inches. I argued the price, but the owner wasn't there, so of course I just went ahead and got them. I am trying to build my family up, I now have 6 loaches. (one of the new ones died overnight).

What is the going rate elsewhere for Loaches?

Hebdizzle · Apr 5, 2003

only about a dollar less for those here in michigan.

Heady · Apr 5, 2003

It is my understanding that pricing is very seasonal. They're much cheaper at certain times of year and more expensive at others. I think it is because they only breed at certain times? ... or maybe because most are wild-caught specimens, which only breed at certain times of year...

Anyway, I have seen them for like $4 each before, but only a certain time of year. Sorry, but I don't remember when...

valerie · Apr 5, 2003

2" ones go for 9.99$ here but they can be up to 15$(this is canadian) for hte same size. I have seen 3-4" ones for 45$ around here.

prices are seasonal since all the clowns are wild caught. i thin they are cheapest in the fall?

cdawson · Apr 5, 2003

dude quit whining they're like 40 bucks up here no matter how big they are!

BigFishDude · Apr 5, 2003

please tell us how you really feel cdawson

mickey · Apr 5, 2003

Your loaches certainly didnt measure 2 inches judging by the size of the line you drew.
I think your sales person needs a new measuring tape.
They are however an expensive little fish 6 pounds sterling were i come from.

Elmo · Apr 5, 2003

I got mine for ~$8 (CAD).

Iced Galaxy · Apr 5, 2003

6.99 here in Toronto.

pinballqueen · Apr 5, 2003

You guys think you have it bad... I've never even seen a clown loach before (other than photos)...

Talk about expensive fish, my current order (consisting of a single fish: an African Flag Knifefish) with the LFS is going to set me back almost 80 bucks... but then, I like exotics....


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