Mr. Thingdoer
Don't ban me bro
I know what happened, and Matt, and anybody else who's worked at a fish store that received Midas Blenny's should know what happened as well.
I said it earlier, so I'll quote myself:
"Midas Blennys' have a high mortality rate due to poor collection and handling procedures. Fish stores typically receive a number of Midas Blenny's at a time, and a rather high percentage of them do not survive the stresses of the journey from the sea to captivity. The healthiest of specimens will live a long life in captivity, but the less fortunate usually do not survive much more than a week.
One local fish store in particular lost 2 out of 3 in the first week after their last shipment of Midas Blennys'. The sole survivor has adapted to captive life and been healthy for at least month now. His price is $80
Another local store has had one for at least 2 months, but he's priced at $90
Many times this is the reason you'll see some Midas Blennys' priced at $80-90, and others priced at $25-35. The wholesale price on a Midas Blenny can be as low as $10, but if you factor in the mortality rate, then you'll understand the pricing structure. Typically the more expensive specimens have proven their adaptability.
You should only attempt to keep specimens who have proven their adaptability by purchasing Midas Blennys' that have been healthy in the store for two or more weeks, otherwise its a big risk."
I said it earlier, so I'll quote myself:
"Midas Blennys' have a high mortality rate due to poor collection and handling procedures. Fish stores typically receive a number of Midas Blenny's at a time, and a rather high percentage of them do not survive the stresses of the journey from the sea to captivity. The healthiest of specimens will live a long life in captivity, but the less fortunate usually do not survive much more than a week.
One local fish store in particular lost 2 out of 3 in the first week after their last shipment of Midas Blennys'. The sole survivor has adapted to captive life and been healthy for at least month now. His price is $80
Another local store has had one for at least 2 months, but he's priced at $90
Many times this is the reason you'll see some Midas Blennys' priced at $80-90, and others priced at $25-35. The wholesale price on a Midas Blenny can be as low as $10, but if you factor in the mortality rate, then you'll understand the pricing structure. Typically the more expensive specimens have proven their adaptability.
You should only attempt to keep specimens who have proven their adaptability by purchasing Midas Blennys' that have been healthy in the store for two or more weeks, otherwise its a big risk."