worth the 200 dollar each price tag?
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forddna
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I can understand why some people wouldn't like them, but what makes them worth less for being babies? I would much rather buy a baby and watch it grow and develop, especially knowing where it came from.
I have a Grade A and a Snowcasso from Doni, purchased 2 months apart, and I'm hooked on purchasing babies. I had no issues putting babies right into my 220g tank.
Here's a baby pic of my Snowcasso. My hands are very small. I wear a size 4.5 wedding ring.
I have a Grade A and a Snowcasso from Doni, purchased 2 months apart, and I'm hooked on purchasing babies. I had no issues putting babies right into my 220g tank.
Here's a baby pic of my Snowcasso. My hands are very small. I wear a size 4.5 wedding ring.
TheOtherReefer
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smoke15
The argument here is that a percula is not worth more than $20 dollars no matter what the pattern. $250 or $450 for a pair makes no difference, its still a lot more than $20 dollsrs for a percula. If I had $450 to spend on a snowcasso pair I would once I found a nice pattern.
There have been several grade A's for sale that I would not spend $20 dollars on because I did not like the pattern. It's just one of those things.
In the end to each his own.
For what it's worth...I have been reefing for almost 17 years now. I have built a LFS and managed one for more than 2 years while I was studying at the university. I have kept every single type of fish and/or coral available to the hobbyist. This is a very special opportunity to own and raise a fish I have never had the chance to care for. Clowns, Tangs and Dottybacks are my favoritte fish. To be able to enjoy them in a different matter is new to me and keeps me excited about the hobby. I understand all the different points of view. This is my point of view and I look forward to seeing the fish develop and mature. If I am wrong I apologize, but it makes me happy. In the end I think that is what this hobby is all about. It can make each hobbyist happy in their own way,
cheers
The argument here is that a percula is not worth more than $20 dollars no matter what the pattern. $250 or $450 for a pair makes no difference, its still a lot more than $20 dollsrs for a percula. If I had $450 to spend on a snowcasso pair I would once I found a nice pattern.
There have been several grade A's for sale that I would not spend $20 dollars on because I did not like the pattern. It's just one of those things.
In the end to each his own.
For what it's worth...I have been reefing for almost 17 years now. I have built a LFS and managed one for more than 2 years while I was studying at the university. I have kept every single type of fish and/or coral available to the hobbyist. This is a very special opportunity to own and raise a fish I have never had the chance to care for. Clowns, Tangs and Dottybacks are my favoritte fish. To be able to enjoy them in a different matter is new to me and keeps me excited about the hobby. I understand all the different points of view. This is my point of view and I look forward to seeing the fish develop and mature. If I am wrong I apologize, but it makes me happy. In the end I think that is what this hobby is all about. It can make each hobbyist happy in their own way,
cheers
OMG! :lol: Thanks for lightening up the thread.
I've never been a fan of the clown mutations. I prefer the standard or misbars. I have a misbar.
FadeToGrey
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I think Picassos are very pretty fish, and I can see where $400 for a pair of 'Snowcassos' would be worth it to the right person. Personally I agree with several posters that I prefer the Picassos with a bit less white then the 'Snowcassos", but they are still lovely. (Then again, I think Anglers are adorable... so take t as you will!)
rkelman
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I think they are very cool. I love Doni's fish. If people pay her $400 a pair good for her. It can be hard to imagine but her investment in her setup / electricity and food would surprise many. She does a great job and has a great setup. Her fish are very healthy from what I've seen. With that being said I am a breeder and I wouldn't sell a fish that small. I grow mine out to 1 1/4" from nose to the base of the tail (not the end)
BTW the pair you got are very nice as well.
BTW the pair you got are very nice as well.
Ian
I <3 Corals!
Agreed 100%! Ive been very happy both times Ive bought from Doni
How can you turn around and bash them for being happy with Donis fish, you're the one that started the thread in the first place
You couldn't even make a decision on your own, don't flame those that did take the leap and are happy in the end.I have a pair from Doni, 2 pairs of ORA grade A's, a pair of snowflakes and 2 pairs of Onyx x snowflakes and the ones from Doni are def my faves. Some of the nicest picassos Ive EVER seen :eek1: If I liked the snowcassos she had at the time, Id have bought them. I don't think you can even compare Donis to ORAs, Donis are a much nicer and personable fish.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14720743#post14720743 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by forddna
Beautiful specimen you have there Forddna, If I could, Id buy 2 like that right now if they were avaliable!!
Anyone want to buy a pair of ORA grade A's? :lol:
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MedicalZoa
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those clowns are UGLY! sorry but all the jagged white looks really bad, even normal picasso's look werid, i prefer a reg sligt curve fully bard clownfish. there are expensive because they are rare, you cant say these fish look good. the best clown is a RODS ONYX PERCULA end of story. the snowflake, naked (look like a goldfish) and picasso clowns are there worst clowns out there and worth about 10-15$! :lol: :lol:
colorfan45
In Memoriam
To each his own. Everyone likes something different thats what makes this site so neat. You dont have to se the same threads about the same old fish. Glad to see all these nice different fish.
Dave Harms
Premium Member
I don't see how "mutant" clowns are any different than what goes on in the snake breeding hobby... something cool comes up and people selectively breed for it. At first they are expensive, then they become cheaper. It's all good!
TheOtherReefer
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All dogs are mutants of some sort. Wolves and wild dogs are the only biologically normal dogs. All the thousands of other breeds are genetic mutants bred for their "abnormality." Picassos are the same. They are a naturally occurring fish in nature. Blame evolution for their existence because picassos do occur in the wild. We are just now fortunate enough to own them.
Just restating what has been said
Just restating what has been said
colorfan45
In Memoriam
some dudes like fat chicks
