What are some expensive fw fish?

Lkittredge · 11-23-2012, 04:42 PM

Get a colony of zebra plecos for your 20 g. They won't get big , look cool and will wallop your wallet as you apparently want to do.

**kevmo911** · 11-23-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ThatGuyWithTheFish

Nah man, there are TONS you can do in a 20. Just not a lot of room for variety. Tetras, rasboras, dwarf cichlids, cories, barbs, livebearers, list goes on and on.

I agree. I'm not saying there aren't many varieties of fish you can fit in a 20g. I am saying that there are many that you *can't* fit in a 20g, and the OP needs to understand space limitations.

Hbomb · 11-24-2012, 04:51 AM

I made this post just for the sake of seeing different fish. Not necessarily for my tank. I made it for the sense that it was vague, as I am interested in seeing all types, as opposed to what will just work for my tank. So I don't care what size fish, color, rarity, tank sizes, and conditions. Just post names or pictures of freshwater fish you like and think other posters/lurkers might like.

Hbomb · 11-24-2012, 04:53 AM

I wouldn't be careless to put fish into a tank that wouldn't be suitable for it. Btw i can tell you obviously care about fish a lot and are passionate about them as well. You deserve a thumbs up for your concerns.

msjinkzd · 11-25-2012, 06:10 PM

why is this in my vendor forum?

Neatfish · 11-25-2012, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by msjinkzd

why is this in my vendor forum?

That's why I said probably spam but guess not.

SINcity · 11-25-2012, 09:33 PM

The only expensive fish that I would be willing to pay for are zebra plecos.... Love those guys!

Green_Flash · 11-25-2012, 09:37 PM

koi can be very expensive.

but my favorite tropical fish are Discus and zebra plecos.

msjinkzd · 11-25-2012, 09:41 PM

zebra plecos are really beautiful in photographs, but when properly housed are not that visible in a tank. Discus are beautiful, but not really what I consider an uber expensive fish in teh grand scheme of things.

I guess more important would be tank size, level of husbandry, etc

jstehman · 11-26-2012, 12:58 AM

Siamese Tigerfish (Datnioides pulcher)
or
http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/aucti...?fw&1354414801
or
http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/aucti...ray&1354359254

LB79 · 11-26-2012, 01:43 AM

If it's a larger tank, try any of the Tanganyikan cichlids.

www.wetspottropicalfish.com

This store has an amazing list. One of the best in the US.

msjinkzd · 11-26-2012, 02:53 AM

the wet spot is great, I would also check daves rare fish
http://www.davesfish.com/

StraightAddicted · 11-26-2012, 03:23 AM

Personally I love freshwater stingrays. You can get some cheaper $75-$100 which are Florida stingrays, also known as teacup stingrays which do not grow as big. But Motoro stingrays are more beautiful, with great patterns, but will cost hundreds.
Like others have pointed out, Aquabid would be great site for you to check out rares, and prices. If you ever try to keep anything rare, make sure your setup is pristine for the perfect conditions needed for that species of fish.
Great question to see desired fish from all of us.

Kitsune_Gem · 11-26-2012, 04:15 AM

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...36&pcatid=1136

These beauties are amazing, and crazy expensive.. They are my dream plecostomus...I will own one some day!

Hbomb · 11-26-2012, 05:39 AM

sorry about that im pretty new to plantedtanks forum so i had no clue i was posting in the vendors section..i guess i was lost looking at shrimp

11-25-2012, 06:10 PM	#20
msjinkzd Invert junkie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (192/100%) Join Date: May 2007 Location: mount wolf, pa Posts: 3,627	why is this in my vendor forum? __________________ What's for sale, you ask, Click here! Visit me on Facebook! Check out the website for current stocklist, species profiles, and images of livestock.

11-25-2012, 09:41 PM	#24
msjinkzd Invert junkie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (192/100%) Join Date: May 2007 Location: mount wolf, pa Posts: 3,627	zebra plecos are really beautiful in photographs, but when properly housed are not that visible in a tank. Discus are beautiful, but not really what I consider an uber expensive fish in teh grand scheme of things. I guess more important would be tank size, level of husbandry, etc __________________ What's for sale, you ask, Click here! Visit me on Facebook! Check out the website for current stocklist, species profiles, and images of livestock.

11-26-2012, 12:58 AM	#25
jstehman Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: LaVista, NE Posts: 337	Siamese Tigerfish (Datnioides pulcher) or http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/aucti...?fw&1354414801 or http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/aucti...ray&1354359254 Last edited by jstehman; 11-26-2012 at 01:14 AM.. Reason: more

11-26-2012, 01:43 AM	#26
LB79 Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South-central Washington State, USA Posts: 1,784	If it's a larger tank, try any of the Tanganyikan cichlids. www.wetspottropicalfish.com This store has an amazing list. One of the best in the US. __________________ "It's not who you are that makes you great; it's what you do." –Batman Begins

11-26-2012, 02:53 AM	#27
msjinkzd Invert junkie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (192/100%) Join Date: May 2007 Location: mount wolf, pa Posts: 3,627	the wet spot is great, I would also check daves rare fish http://www.davesfish.com/ __________________ What's for sale, you ask, Click here! Visit me on Facebook! Check out the website for current stocklist, species profiles, and images of livestock.

11-23-2012, 04:42 PM	#16
Lkittredge Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (6/100%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Carrollton/Lewisville TX Posts: 72	Get a colony of zebra plecos for your 20 g. They won't get big , look cool and will wallop your wallet as you apparently want to do.

11-24-2012, 04:51 AM	#18
Hbomb Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hawaii Posts: 11	I made this post just for the sake of seeing different fish. Not necessarily for my tank. I made it for the sense that it was vague, as I am interested in seeing all types, as opposed to what will just work for my tank. So I don't care what size fish, color, rarity, tank sizes, and conditions. Just post names or pictures of freshwater fish you like and think other posters/lurkers might like.

11-24-2012, 04:53 AM	#19
Hbomb Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hawaii Posts: 11	I wouldn't be careless to put fish into a tank that wouldn't be suitable for it. Btw i can tell you obviously care about fish a lot and are passionate about them as well. You deserve a thumbs up for your concerns.

11-25-2012, 09:33 PM	#22
SINcity Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Las Vegas Posts: 30	The only expensive fish that I would be willing to pay for are zebra plecos.... Love those guys!

11-25-2012, 09:37 PM	#23
Green_Flash Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: United States Posts: 1,457	koi can be very expensive. but my favorite tropical fish are Discus and zebra plecos.

11-26-2012, 03:23 AM	#28
StraightAddicted Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Dothan, AL Posts: 355	Personally I love freshwater stingrays. You can get some cheaper $75-$100 which are Florida stingrays, also known as teacup stingrays which do not grow as big. But Motoro stingrays are more beautiful, with great patterns, but will cost hundreds. Like others have pointed out, Aquabid would be great site for you to check out rares, and prices. If you ever try to keep anything rare, make sure your setup is pristine for the perfect conditions needed for that species of fish. Great question to see desired fish from all of us. __________________ The worst defeat in the world, is when you give up.

11-26-2012, 04:15 AM	#29
Kitsune_Gem Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Livermore, Ca Posts: 496	http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...36&pcatid=1136 These beauties are amazing, and crazy expensive.. They are my dream plecostomus...I will own one some day! __________________ "And 5, very important 5... Don't let me eat pears.. I HATE PEARS."

11-26-2012, 05:39 AM	#30
Hbomb Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hawaii Posts: 11	sorry about that im pretty new to plantedtanks forum so i had no clue i was posting in the vendors section..i guess i was lost looking at shrimp

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