bellanavis
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Check this out!!! Only $2999.99 for this guy.
Nice fish, very expensive.
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jtrzerocool
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what is the name of it?
bellanavis
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Gem Tang
17cuddlefish
Member
wow beutiful fish. besides that 3000 dollar pricetag my only dilema toards buying it is what if it dies
bellanavis
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Gem Tang - CALL FOR AVAILABILITY. THIS IS A SUPER RARE ITEM.
$2,999.99
Maximum Size: 6 inches.
General Size Info: 2-4 inches
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons.
Diet: The Zebrasoma gemmatum is primarily a constantly grazing omnivore and the bulk of its diet consists of various algae. Offer sushi nori, spirulina, mysid shrimp, Ocean Nutrition Prime Reef and Formula two, and Spectrum foods.
Reef Compatibility: Reef safe.
Behavior: A semi aggressive species.
Hardiness: A hardy species.
Water Conditions: As always, ideal water conditions are a must: SG 1.020 to 1.025, Temp: 72-81F, 0 Ammonia/ 0 Nitrites, Nitrates > .20 PPM, pH 8.2- 8.5
Range: Southwestern Indian Ocean: Southern Coast of Africa to the Mascarene Islands, Madagascar, and Mauritius .
General Notes: The "Holy Grail" of Tangs, the Gem Tang is one of the rarer species of Tangs offered, as they are infrequently imported into the United States. Due to the infrequency of the availability, the Gem Tang commands a pretty high price, which can make it prohibitively expensive to most aquarists.
$2,999.99
Maximum Size: 6 inches.
General Size Info: 2-4 inches
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons.
Diet: The Zebrasoma gemmatum is primarily a constantly grazing omnivore and the bulk of its diet consists of various algae. Offer sushi nori, spirulina, mysid shrimp, Ocean Nutrition Prime Reef and Formula two, and Spectrum foods.
Reef Compatibility: Reef safe.
Behavior: A semi aggressive species.
Hardiness: A hardy species.
Water Conditions: As always, ideal water conditions are a must: SG 1.020 to 1.025, Temp: 72-81F, 0 Ammonia/ 0 Nitrites, Nitrates > .20 PPM, pH 8.2- 8.5
Range: Southwestern Indian Ocean: Southern Coast of Africa to the Mascarene Islands, Madagascar, and Mauritius .
General Notes: The "Holy Grail" of Tangs, the Gem Tang is one of the rarer species of Tangs offered, as they are infrequently imported into the United States. Due to the infrequency of the availability, the Gem Tang commands a pretty high price, which can make it prohibitively expensive to most aquarists.
reefstar22
Member
That is such horse ---- to pay that kind of money for a fish.
You can fly to the island where they collect them and get it cheaper and have it overnighted home. - Its the people pulling it out of the ocean that charge that amount.
I cant believe people would pay that kind of money. - Same thing for live rock if your going buy more than 300lbs you might as well just fly to the island where you can legally collect it and send it home. - It will cost you the same price but atleast you got to fly there, have a vacation and pick out the peices you want.
You can fly to the island where they collect them and get it cheaper and have it overnighted home. - Its the people pulling it out of the ocean that charge that amount.
I cant believe people would pay that kind of money. - Same thing for live rock if your going buy more than 300lbs you might as well just fly to the island where you can legally collect it and send it home. - It will cost you the same price but atleast you got to fly there, have a vacation and pick out the peices you want.
coral keeper
Active Member
Originally Posted by azfishgal
Wow, very cool tang, but yep, a bit pricey!
I think you should get it. Make it your last fish? I bet it will look PERFECT in your 125 gall.
Wow, very cool tang, but yep, a bit pricey!
I think you should get it. Make it your last fish? I bet it will look PERFECT in your 125 gall.
jonthefishguy
Active Member
Originally Posted by Reefstar22
That is such horse ---- to pay that kind of money for a fish.
You can fly to the island where they collect them and get it cheaper and have it overnighted home. - Its the people pulling it out of the ocean that charge that amount.
I cant believe people would pay that kind of money. - Same thing for live rock if your going buy more than 300lbs you might as well just fly to the island where you can legally collect it and send it home. - It will cost you the same price but atleast you got to fly there, have a vacation and pick out the peices you want.
Actually you cannot collect fish without proper permits called CITES, collectors license, import taxes to the US and to the country in which it is captured and removed from. ALL which is not easy to get or do. So diving for it, finding it, capturing it and then filing for permits, paying all the taxes, shipping, cost to go to the area, diving equipment....(not confirming that you will even capture one right away so numerous dives might be needed) is more than the actual cost of the fish.
Now comes the live rock issue. It is not legal for just anyone to go out and pick up live rock out of the ocean. Parts of the ocean that are designated for live rock collection are already assigned, purchased, and guarded by those companies that filed with their countries Wildlife and fisheries agency. You also as an individual would have to file for extensive amounts of permits to collect and since you are not from the country of origin, they generally do not allow individuals or companies outside. So as you see, it isnt easy. By the way, the MAIN REASON why this fish is so expensive is that it is found between the depths of 32 and 192 ft. Nearly all fish that are very expensive are found in deeper waters and therefor they cost more. So you see, the price suits the fish....
coral keeper
Active Member
Originally Posted by jonthefishguy
Actually you cannot collect fish without proper permits called CITES, collectors license, import taxes to the US and to the country in which it is captured and removed from. ALL which is not easy to get or do. So diving for it, finding it, capturing it and then filing for permits, paying all the taxes, shipping, cost to go to the area, diving equipment....(not confirming that you will even capture one right away so numerous dives might be needed) is more than the actual cost of the fish.
Now comes the live rock issue. It is not legal for just anyone to go out and pick up live rock out of the ocean. Parts of the ocean that are designated for live rock collection are already assigned, purchased, and guarded by those companies that filed with their countries Wildlife and fisheries agency. You also as an individual would have to file for extensive amounts of permits to collect and since you are not from the country of origin, they generally do not allow individuals or companies outside. So as you see, it isnt easy. By the way, the MAIN REASON why this fish is so expensive is that it is found between the depths of 32 and 192 ft. Nearly all fish that are very expensive are found in deeper waters and therefor they cost more. So you see, the price suits the fish....
groupergenius
Active Member
Originally Posted by jonthefishguy
Actually you cannot collect fish without proper permits called CITES, collectors license, import taxes to the US and to the country in which it is captured and removed from. ALL which is not easy to get or do. So diving for it, finding it, capturing it and then filing for permits, paying all the taxes, shipping, cost to go to the area, diving equipment....(not confirming that you will even capture one right away so numerous dives might be needed) is more than the actual cost of the fish.
Now comes the live rock issue. It is not legal for just anyone to go out and pick up live rock out of the ocean. Parts of the ocean that are designated for live rock collection are already assigned, purchased, and guarded by those companies that filed with their countries Wildlife and fisheries agency. You also as an individual would have to file for extensive amounts of permits to collect and since you are not from the country of origin, they generally do not allow individuals or companies outside. So as you see, it isnt easy. By the way, the MAIN REASON why this fish is so expensive is that it is found between the depths of 32 and 192 ft. Nearly all fish that are very expensive are found in deeper waters and therefor they cost more. So you see, the price suits the fish....
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jonthefishguy
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Whats up with the NOT and what are you ^ 5ing for? Didnt like my answer?
bellanavis
Active Member
Come on guys, I posted that picture for all to see the BEAUTIFUL fish, not to start a fight.
jonthefishguy
Active Member
Originally Posted by BellaNavis
Come on guys, I posted that picture for all to see the BEAUTIFUL fish, not to start a fight.
No fight here. Just cant figure out why the NOT.
Come on guys, I posted that picture for all to see the BEAUTIFUL fish, not to start a fight.
No fight here. Just cant figure out why the NOT.
t316
Active Member
Originally Posted by jonthefishguy
No fight here. Just cant figure out why the NOT.
I think the "NOT" is in part saying that you are somewhat correct in your justification of the full cost of extraction and deportation, however, the consumer should beware as to the markup from all the in-between companies, especially the retail outlet where it is delivered to the unwise consumer.
No fight here. Just cant figure out why the NOT.
I think the "NOT" is in part saying that you are somewhat correct in your justification of the full cost of extraction and deportation, however, the consumer should beware as to the markup from all the in-between companies, especially the retail outlet where it is delivered to the unwise consumer.