I find that prices are all over the map.
Juveniles cost much less than adult fish. I see 3 tiers for clown loaches locally. Small-Medium-Large. The smalls are not expensive.
A quality young fish with good genes and excellent health that will give you enjoyment for many years is worth a few dollars.
An inferior fish or one in poor health that will die relatively soon (but always outside of the guarantee period) is no bargain at any price.
I agree that imports are much more expensive, probably due to transportation costs.
I remember a time when fish were sold as x number fish per dollar, not x number dollars per fish.
Juveniles cost much less than adult fish. I see 3 tiers for clown loaches locally. Small-Medium-Large. The smalls are not expensive.
A quality young fish with good genes and excellent health that will give you enjoyment for many years is worth a few dollars.
An inferior fish or one in poor health that will die relatively soon (but always outside of the guarantee period) is no bargain at any price.
I agree that imports are much more expensive, probably due to transportation costs.
I remember a time when fish were sold as x number fish per dollar, not x number dollars per fish.
