L168...Zonancistrus pulcher

[dammwoman]

Yep I know. Won't happen again though. I actually lost money on them after paying the 20% comission on the sale.

[bryce2003]

Spewing, I would have been more than happy to pay 2 or 3 times that and still known I got a good deal. Are you looking at getting rid of any more in the future by any chance as I'd be very interested.
Cheers,
Bryce.

[Thanes]

Hi.

I would've been extremely happy to $50-$60 for a couple.Just a pity I couldn't make it to the gc auction.


Brian.

[dammwoman]

Won't be anymore cheap ones in Qld after the dramas.  All the 104's that were in Quaratine at the time have been disposed of and the bigger 168's that were there at the same time are really sick and in poor condition so will probably not be cleared for release.
Regardless AQIS is now on the ball up here.
Didn't even get much for ourselves as we thought there would be plenty to time to get them.

[Thanes]

I heard that only 2000 L104's came in & are all gone.Anyone know how long until next batch arrives if ever after the dramas.

[jamosfish]

Well if AQIS is on to it then i don't think that anymore will be comming in!

I hope everyone got some while they could!

jamos

[Alan Caboolture]

:?

Sounds like the last 2,000 odd didn't get past AQIS........Disposed of !!!!!

 :cry:

[dammwoman]

The very first shipment  of 2000 where all ordered before they even landed, in fact that didn't even fill the orders. Another smaller batch also made it in but the next shipment was 3000 L104's (& stuff) followed by a shipment of Large L168's (the real ridgy didge one).
Its that 3000 L104's that are no more and then the L168's that they did decide to allow in after a lot of argument  are now really sick and will probably not be released due to health problems.
The only 168's to come into Qld from here on will be 168's and nothing else.
Unless things blow up in the other States other bits & pieces will probably still continue to make it in down there but we are paying quite a lot for them again.
Linda

[ndoboi]

Just a point of interest - Dropped into Pet City today to have a bit
of a gander at what's available catfish wise.

Pretty good range for a LFS, too many for me to name with lots
around the $895 mark...  :lol:  Yoiks, funnily enough I came home
empty handed.  :cry:

BUT the main point of interest - L104s for sale. You may remember
way back in this thread when they had them for $35. Something about
them being sooo much more common than the L168... Tongue in cheek.

So who wants to guess what they are asking for them now?? No cheating
if you have already been and had a look!   8O

I'll run this as a higher/lower type response... Go for it!

Cheers
Steve

[likesfish]

I haven't been to P.C. but my guess would be they are now close to the $200 price. Hey folks, this is like i said, an emotional roller coaster. I offered, at a rediculous price, mature sized and aged L135  2male:4 females for $180 each less than 1/3 the price i paid and you know what, 2 people responded. How can i figure it. These fish are absolutely brilliant, huge, had spawning tubes swelling and moving and only 1 positive person stepped forward and hit the home run?? I can't understand why so many people baulked. Infact, they didn't even generate much interest. What i hope is that this person gets them to spawn and offers them for $100 a piece. Also, considering L134 has been spawned and produces around 40 per batch and has a very quick turn around time,about 4-6 weeks, these fish are i suppose more quick than peps. My my,i guess sometimes we have to be slapped in the face a little. Love the updates on L168. What an interesting thread we're on. Could you imagine how my controversy would exist if Zebra plecos came in at $150 and then suddenly got withdrawn. Wow, time to leave Australia for Europe, Canada or United Kingdom to get the magical little black and white stripped fish. Why hasn't anyone tried to sell some toy stuffed Zebra pleco pillows or undergarments??? Would they sell. Be honest, true catfish fans would put their hands up.

[jamosfish]

Hey ndoboi,
Are you sure yopu are talking about the L104's...
They do have some in there that are very similar looking.

A mate rang them today and they said they will hold some for him and they quoted him $35 each

jamos

[Cichlidkeeper]

I got some 104's from pet city 2 days ago for $35! just be quick if you want them. 168's on the other hand were $295, better indication of what the future holds. For all those who called AQIS and complained....good work now no one can afford them again and any progress made in getting new fish permitted has prolly gone backwards ten years. But I hope you feel better about getting you whinge off your chest  :evil:  next time look at your fish when you buy it....if you dont like the look of it dont buy it but FFS dont go bitchin and moanin to the authorities.

[jamosfish]

Well said  :wink:

[ndoboi]

The L104s that I saw today (there was only 2 of them) were $220ea.
Wonder why there is such a difference... Why are people getting
different quotes  :?:

That's both the price I saw on the tank, and the price that they gave
me when I called them 3hours later.....

Heck, i would have bought them then and there if they were $35  :cry:  :cry:  :cry:  :cry:

 :idea: Jamos - If your mate could maybe grab me a couple if he can
get them for $35 :?:  :?:

I can come down to Brissy to pick them up.

[jamosfish]

I think that there is still confusion with some shops!

Some people are selling some 104's as clown plecos labelling them 168 for $35

and then selling the same fish for $200 -$300 as 104's labelling them panaque Maccus