darrin34 Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 i have an opertunity at getting a group of zebra plecos L046 , six of them just about at spawning age . looking at 2 males and 4 females . would the market be here for them if they spawned and had succses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGofCalgary Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 I would suggest very likely yes. I know I'd get some if they were reasonably priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SourceAquatics Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 you market size will directly be dictated by the price at which you wish to the the offspring. The higher the price, the smaller the market and vis versa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrin34 Posted September 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 you market size will directly be dictated by the price at which you wish to the the offspring. The higher the price, the smaller the market and vis versa well im not gonna be outrages 140 for a fish i would charge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLake Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Thats a decent price, I wouldnt pay 140 for one but its a average price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrin34 Posted September 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 will post pics when up and running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrin34 Posted September 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 also will be getting pair of Cichlasoma atromaculatum and 1 Cichlasoma ornatus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SourceAquatics Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 L46 Zebra - F1 fry from our wild caught stock 1"-1.25" 8 $120.00 http://www.canadianaquatics.com/stock/stock.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLake Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Yup thats thr price i was tlking about, good price comes with a good reputation as well. All in all breeding these guys seems to be a profitable thing to do. Too high of price and you price out most of your customers. Find that perfect price zone and those lil suckas will fly out your door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayba Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 yep it all comes down to price for me as well, if you wish to sell them when they are small, say an 3/4 inch or so for say 50 bucks it would be quick and profitable, or you could grow them out, which is a pain in the butt. Charge large money and have to deal with shipping and all that stuff. Personally I would do the fast easy come easy go route. Just my 2 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 I know of at least one local guy who was selling 1"ers for $100ea a while back. Before they went on the ban list they were all over the city (at the good LFS, anyway) for $40/fish. I'd love to see those days again! I'm still kicking myself for not dropping a couple hun back then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evolution Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Sell them for $50 each. Doing that will help bring them back and establish them as a staple ornamental pleco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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