Captive Bred Maze angel on DD

[RxMike]

Surprised the captive bred Maze is still available. What no one is interested?

 

[WayneL333]

IMHO, the asking price is a bit high relative to the availability and pricing of wild caught ones

 

[ace_92101]

I'm sure many people are interested. Fish at that price point is the issue.

 

[Fishfirst]

We should support this and create demand, if I had a place for it, it would be here.

 

[ace_92101]

We should support this and create demand, if I had a place for it, it would be here.

Agreed. I'll always pays more for captive bread. That said, $1,500 is a little above my price range

 

[bobkill]

1500 and tiny - I am scared (after some talks with gobolts23) that my tangs would serve as a threat to the fish

 

[gobolts23]

1500 and tiny - I am scared (after some talks with gobolts23) that my tangs would serve as a threat to the fish

ya i would not trust it with your tangs. mine however has grown considerably in a months time.

 

[reefgoddess808]

I guess I don't get the super expensive angels. IMHO I think the blue face is much prettier. What is it about the rare ones that makes them so desirable? Im curious.

 

[jnc914]

What is it about the rare ones that makes them so desirable? Im curious.

:hmm3:
I am going to go out on a limb here and guess their rarity? You don't frequent the reef fish section often do you? (see peppermint angel thread)

 

[gobolts23]

I guess I don't get the super expensive angels. IMHO I think the blue face is much prettier. What is it about the rare ones that makes them so desirable? Im curious.

Have you seen an adult Maze Angelfish?

 

[bobkill]

^^^ the blue face is it's body!

 

[drej424]

In addition to the price, I think the angels are harder to care for. They aren't reef safe, either. That eliminates many potential buyers. It's a lot of responsibility to buy a rare angel. I enjoy looking at and reading about the success of more experienced aquarists with them!

 

[snorvich]

They are indeed gorgeous. But not reef safe and expensive for me is an issue.

 

[gobolts23]

I wouldnt consider any angel "reef safe" but I have to say bluelines and maze angels are definitely more on the "safer" side of the spectrum.

 

[reefgoddess808]

That's kinda my point I guess, I enjoy my fish very much and what I find beautiful may not be someone elses cup of tea. I did read the peppermint angel thread, they were very cool looking, but how many are still alive? Even in experienced reefers tanks...for me the risk and cost grossly outweigh the fish. But again that is just me, I really enjoy seeing all the pics of them swimming happily in others tanks though So thank you all for sharing your beauties with the rest of us!!!

 

[ingtar_shinowa]

I like rarer fish in general, maybe its a trend of being in the hobby so long. Its like zoas. When is the last time you saw some green bay packers and thought WOW!!!! That being said I have some, and am the only person i know with them, but when I see a yellow tang its just "meh."

 

[Rare Angels]

The other issue with a fish that small not knowing what it's final patterning will be. Let's face it we all want the ultra cool pattern and would be disappointed if the fish matured in to an "average" maze angel.

 

[gobolts23]

My CB Maze has started to develop really nice coloration. But I agree you never know what you will get. 1500-2000$ is very expensive for a fish. I am cleaning my systems today but will try to update my thread with a picture this weekend.

 

[gobolts23]

here is a quick video i posted from my phone. just make sure you watch it in 720P or it looks terrible.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF0YCoyDr10&feature=youtu.be

 

[stunreefer]

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