Trident tailed Achilles Goldrim Hybrid

[Dmorty217]

Saw that they will have what I'm sure is to be a stunner Achiiles Goldrim hybrid with a trident tail. Whoever gets this guy and if you are active on here please post some pictures when you get it next week. I would try my luck at hitting the refresh button at 6pm tonight but I am still a ways out from setting up my new tank (not like I would put a Achilles in a tank under 4-5 months old anyway let alone a trident tailed hybrid). Again if you get this guy please post some pics and share this rare trident tailed hybrid with the rest of us!

 

[Rea17]

I'm really tempted! Hope they put a sneak peek of it on Facebook.

 

[Dmorty217]

I'm really tempted! Hope they put a sneak peek of it on Facebook.

Your actually who came to mind, I hope you give into temptation! I know he will be going to a great home and aquarist.:fish1:

 

[Rea17]

Your actually who came to mind, I hope you give into temptation! I know he will be going to a great home and aquarist.:fish1:

Thanks! If I do, it has to be my last tang. Looking at my tank, it's obvious I have a problem!

 

[Dmorty217]

Thanks! If I do, it has to be my last tang. Looking at my tank, it's obvious I have a problem!

You mean that there are other fish than tangs and angels available in the saltwater trade? :ape:

 

[ca1ore]

Boy, would love one, but I already have regular AT - Chevie may come my way though!

 

[Rea17]

Did I miss it or did it not come in?

 

[Dmorty217]

Did I miss it or did it not come in?

Good question, this isn't the first time that fish were on the sneak peek and never came up for sale.

 

[euod]

Good question, this isn't the first time that fish were on the sneak peek and never came up for sale.

True.
And dang, I got competition here.

 

[Dmorty217]

True.
And dang, I got competition here.

Anything with a title like "Trident Tailed Achilles Goldrim Hybrid" you better believe your not the only one with a raised eyebrow...

 

[bobkill]

Yeah I didn't see it on the email list-

 

[ca1ore]

I see this periodically. Maybe they decided it wasn't quite ready, and it will appear shortly; or more likely somebody with an established record of spending $$$ got it ahead of time. Not 'fair' really, but understandable.

 

[Dmorty217]

I see this periodically. Maybe they decided it wasn't quite ready, and it will appear shortly; or more likely somebody with an established record of spending $$$ got it ahead of time. Not 'fair' really, but understandable.

I too think this is what happened. Chromi Diver Den is where said fish was coming from

 

[HPark]

I see this periodically. Maybe they decided it wasn't quite ready, and it will appear shortly; or more likely somebody with an established record of spending $$$ got it ahead of time. Not 'fair' really, but understandable.

I don't know. I asked DD a week or two ago to reserve several fish that they had told me were coming up in several weeks and they said it was against their policy. Now, I'm not necessarily spending thousands of dollars on a regular basis so who knows about their "preferred" customers. But I agree, can't blame them. I don't know the cost feasibility of their operation but I wished others would copy them and offer "conditioned" fish/coral...it's such a great service and the lack of it is the only reason why I still buy fish at LFS (I can see them eat).

 

[Dmorty217]

This is purely speculation but I would assume if a aquarium wanted the fish they would get it over your average joe, or I'm sure there are those like Hedgedrew that have huge systems and deep pockets that have priority? You would also think that they wouldn't mention it on a sneak peek and then not offer it considering it has been there at least two weeks and is eating

 

[humaguy]

I too think this is what happened. Chromi Diver Den is where said fish was coming from

DD will not do that...

 

[humaguy]

This is purely speculation but I would assume if a aquarium wanted the fish they would get it over your average joe, or I'm sure there are those like Hedgedrew that have huge systems and deep pockets that have priority? You would also think that they wouldn't mention it on a sneak peek and then not offer it considering it has been there at least two weeks and is eating

Kevin will never mention a fish in sneak peek and then sell it privately, never...
My guess is there was something wrong with the fish and the wisely chose not to list it...

 

[Politiceaux]

Where do you get to see the sneak peek stuff? I shop on DD all the time, I never knew they had a sneak peek

Sneak Peak is an email. Sign up for the alerts. It's just a listing, not photos.

 

[Rea17]

The disclaimer in the sneak peek email:

"Items in this email are not guaranteed to appear in the Diver's Den. To ensure you receive the exact WYSIWYG specimen in peak health, select specimens may NOT be available for sale. Availability can be affected by numerous reasons, the most common of which are listed below:
Difficulties associated with photographing the specimen
Corals or clams not open fully
Minor imperfections in corals or clams that may not be visible to the eye
Minor imperfections in a fish that may not be visible to the eye
Image problems - out of focus, inadequate lighting, improper exposure, etc.
We appreciate your patience and understanding. These items may or may not be available in the future so check your Diver's Den® Email Alert often. We hope this SNEAK PEEK email helps you find and pick up your prized specimen!"

Hopefully it was just a photography issue or something simple and we'll see it up in the next week or two.

 

[Dmorty217]

I wouldn't question if Kevin did, I see the moral obligation in not doing this and ethics.Good info Ami, I also hope that the issue is photo related.