Incredibly rare above water Darth Hornet Symplex!
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the808state
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Toss it on ebay so that us hobbiest can bring up the price a bit.
Ooh it's red.
And your not gonna try and hook people to buy it from you in this section for a ridiculous price because it has the name hornet, right?
Someone just did that in this section that's why I ask.
And your not gonna try and hook people to buy it from you in this section for a ridiculous price because it has the name hornet, right?
Someone just did that in this section that's why I ask.
DaddyReefer12
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LOL nice photo shopped picture next time make sure all the corners match up.
That's right. Found this beauty at a LCS (local computer screen) near me.
Whaddya think?
puter
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Ok, so I didn't find this "incredibly rare" zoa... but pretend I did. I have this zoa/paly that I think is really cool looking. It's not listed in any of the coral ID sites, I've never seen pictures of one quite like it before, and it's not available from any of the big-name RC sponsors that sell zoa frags/colonies: LiveAquaria, Dr. Mac's, Vivid, Reef Hotspot, etc.
So, I post a picture of it. Maybe I give it a name. If lots of people tell me they want a frag... and I sell a few, have I gone too far?
At what point have I violated the "Responsible Zoanthid Owner's Code of Conduct?" At what point am I contributing to the "demise" of this hobby? Does it depend on how much I paid for my frag... and how much I sell mine for? Or, better yet, does it depend on my original intent?
It's one thing if there's misrepresentation involved: using someone else's picture, getting "friends" to chime in and hype a coral. But, short of that, why is there so much complaining in this forum about the prices and practices of seemingly everyone who sells any zoas/palys?
There are countless examples of people paying "just plain stupid" prices for acros, for many acans, for an unbelievable number of chalices, and yes, for plenty of paly/zoas. But, it doesn't seem like pricing and selling practices topics are nearly as predominant in the other forums as they are here...
It seems like we've collectively spent enough effort trying to "protect the ignorant" and "save the hobby." Perhaps, except in cases of outright fraud, we should let the fools be parted from their money, and just be thankful that many of the mini-frag-sized "collector" corals that fetch outrageous prices are an aquaculturing success story.
Just a thought....
So, I post a picture of it. Maybe I give it a name. If lots of people tell me they want a frag... and I sell a few, have I gone too far?
At what point have I violated the "Responsible Zoanthid Owner's Code of Conduct?" At what point am I contributing to the "demise" of this hobby? Does it depend on how much I paid for my frag... and how much I sell mine for? Or, better yet, does it depend on my original intent?
It's one thing if there's misrepresentation involved: using someone else's picture, getting "friends" to chime in and hype a coral. But, short of that, why is there so much complaining in this forum about the prices and practices of seemingly everyone who sells any zoas/palys?
There are countless examples of people paying "just plain stupid" prices for acros, for many acans, for an unbelievable number of chalices, and yes, for plenty of paly/zoas. But, it doesn't seem like pricing and selling practices topics are nearly as predominant in the other forums as they are here...
It seems like we've collectively spent enough effort trying to "protect the ignorant" and "save the hobby." Perhaps, except in cases of outright fraud, we should let the fools be parted from their money, and just be thankful that many of the mini-frag-sized "collector" corals that fetch outrageous prices are an aquaculturing success story.
Just a thought....
Well said. I say if someone is willing to pay so much for a polyp, let them do so without any negative backlash. I know I have foolishly paid for some corals knowing it was way overpriced or there was a good chance that my frag would melt, but sometimes I just had to have the coral. Its just what having passion for this hobby will do to you.
If you have a little patience, just wait a couple months (or years) and that coral that you wanted will become more affordable.
Daemonfly
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Someone missed the joke :lolspin:
Akwarius
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+1
With a little patience and research, you can usually find that zoa/paly you like somewhere else for 1/2 the price. If not the same morph, a very similar one. Unless you are a collector and you want that exact morph, which justifies the inflated price. If only brown corals were cheaper, then I would understand the controversy. But that's certainly not the case.
lmao
Okay, you got me.
I have to admit, that was good. I didn't even notice the pic close enough, lol.
*whip*
You zoa people with your shennigans!
;-)
Okay, you got me.
I have to admit, that was good. I didn't even notice the pic close enough, lol.
*whip*
You zoa people with your shennigans!
;-)
"Above water" simplex
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dan10342
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That's right. Found this beauty at a LCS (local computer screen) near me.
Whaddya think?
only an upstate reefer could come up with this LOL
the808state
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goldmaniac
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My wife thinks I pay too much for any polyp. $3 per polyp is crazy in her book. So is a one inch acro or stylo for $25, as well.
It's all relative, people. You should check your perspective before saying that something is "overpriced".
It's all relative, people. You should check your perspective before saying that something is "overpriced".
goldmaniac
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But good joke, Puter! you got a few people on it.
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