How much was your Flame Angel?
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"There are slight differences in both coloration and markings of this species based on the location of collection. Flames from the Marshall Islands are more red in color, with thicker black bars running vertically down the body. Flames from the Cook Islands are more orange in coloration with either small black bars, or only a few thin bars running vertically down the body. Christmas Island Flames are normally a red/orange coloration with thin black bars running vertically down the body. Flames from Tahiti are blood red and contain very little to no yellow."
Mine is a Marshall Island.
Mine is a Marshall Island.
All flame angels I have seen locally are bright red with black and yellow stripes and purple edges, I never asked where they were collected since they all looked similar, but price varied from $30 up to $60, so it is a matter of one LFS having a better deal from the wholeseller or willing to make less profit. Where else can you find a healthy 2" powder blue for $35? Only if PBTs have consistent survival rate. And BTW that store also sells healthy Hawaii yellow tangs up to 3" for $15/ea. Haven't found anyone beating that price yet, local or online.
That store also often has at least one mystery wrasse on sale at any given time, I have seen price from $120 to $150, whereas at other LFS if you are lucky to see one, at least $250. I often wonder myself how they could do that.
That store also often has at least one mystery wrasse on sale at any given time, I have seen price from $120 to $150, whereas at other LFS if you are lucky to see one, at least $250. I often wonder myself how they could do that.
Salty Brother
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Wow, thanks for all the posts, I will ask where they are from, and also some stores are getting in new shipments today so I will call and see what they have
Once more, thanks!
Once more, thanks!
zemuron114
In Memoriam
hawaiian flames are the best looking, and also the rarest... but the x-mas island ones are beautiful as well
King Jason
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haha, do new fish lose value like new cars? Thought it was funny you said it was used fish...maybe i've just been at work too long...
thereefmaster
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Ah... I got my Hawaiian flame for $115. At Blue Sierra in Issaquah, WA. I think I maybe paid a bit much, but man he looks GOOD! 
It was worth it, I would buy another one at that price any day. 
Cheers
It was worth it, I would buy another one at that price any day. Cheers
thereefmaster
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Oh, I forgot to add he was 2 inches at the time, he is now a little under 3 inches.
Cheers
Cheers
normally every here in jersey is expensive, but i do see fluctuations. i dont buy livestock at Petcos, but i do purchase dry goods from time to time, and in various stores ive seen them from 60 all the way down to $24. it depends on the time of year and the location (the richer the area, the more expensive the fish). in most private fish stores they vary between $45 and $70 dollars, regardless of brightness and health.
My Hawaiian flame cost $0 + 15 minutes chasing him around the reef
In local shops, Christmas flames are $20-ish, while local ones can be twice as much. Expect to pay double that at most places in the mainland US (one step up in the food chain).
But really, you should just pay whatever you think an attractive, healthy fish is worth to you.
In local shops, Christmas flames are $20-ish, while local ones can be twice as much. Expect to pay double that at most places in the mainland US (one step up in the food chain).
But really, you should just pay whatever you think an attractive, healthy fish is worth to you.
RGBMatt is correct. When you see the one... buy it. This hobby is bad for the $$$ in your accounts. I'm not saying don't try to be frugal (example ...get your dry goods online) but I've missed out a time or two contemplating the price of a fish,coral,ect... only to find that speciman is sold while I was somewhere else thinking it over. Like any other retail places, you'll learn who is overpriced and who is not. (and who seems to be expensive but has healthy livestock)
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