doddle69 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Sorry joe, I didnt realise that this thread was a photo contest :roll: if it is you won as i only see your pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie841 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 they do look cool but for the price they are not required in a tank were they are lots of things that will eat them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 if it is you won as i only see your pics :lol: Sorry joe, I didnt realise that this thread was a photo contest :roll: I never said it was, there is just no point in uploading fuzzy pics when you have ones of excellent quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptilez Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 They don't look that fuzzy really...Do you own them Kiwiplymouth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishcoaster Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 thought the pics were good. theyve gotten bigger since i saw them !drool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwiplymouth Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Once again joe you have totally missed the point. As far as I am aware, I am the first person in many years to publicly post photo's of their L046 and all want to do is comment on the photo quality :roll: thought the pics were good. theyve gotten bigger since i saw them !drool: Thanks mate, Feel free to drop in anytime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Take a chill pill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwiplymouth Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Take a hike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Turn that frown upside down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddle69 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Once again joe you have totally missed the point. As far as I am aware, I am the first person in many years to publicly post photo's of their L046 and all want to do is comment on the photo quality :roll: i happy you posted photo's. And to me the quality of the photo's are fine well done for posting photo's :happy1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdspider Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I think they are beautiful fish. What's with all the hating? Sounds like some people are just bitter they can't afford the pricetag (well, me included..) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikBok Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 wow - absolutely stunnign kiwplymouth! I look forward to the day when they are more available and cheaper to buy .. perhaps that day will never come but who knows. In the meantime I have to make do with my choc zebra, while pretty in itself no where near as dramatic. he's easy to spot though in the early evening when he comes out to play. I love my lil choc zebbie who is called ... "Zebbie" - lol. Only my fav fish get named now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 If they are being and continue to be bred the price should come down to something that more people can afford (and hopefully also breed). Congrats to anyone who has been successful. Leopard geckos were $1500 last year and now $450 on trademe. I think they are a spectacularly handsome fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruju Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Yum Zebra plecs !drool: Nice Kiwiplymouth! Have to agree with henward on that though, they would look WAY more badass if they were like a foot long :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddle69 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 so whats everyone think it will go up toojust over a hour to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 As you are well aware KP; I am first on the list, and always have been :lol: I shall not forget :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfishybuisness Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 lol just sold for 515 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddle69 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 and it sold to a guy that got one last time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 i would like to commend jim & KP for coming out & saying they have them, good on you guys for forking out the coin to get them & openly enjoying them. nice pics KP, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddle69 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 i would like to commend jim & KP for coming out & saying they have them, good on you guys for forking out the coin to get them & openly enjoying them. nice pics KP, well done. same here and for jim to be so kind and letting me come see them tomorrow :happy1: loving the smilies lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwiplymouth Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Thanks Smidey, I have never been a fan of the "secret squirrel" mentality that often comes with the ownership of rare or endangered fish and/or reptiles. For some this mentality comes from the fear of theft and is totally understandable. For others, as Henward has mentioned these are a trophy fish that may offer a sense of eliteness or stature. For me, these fish are purely a chance to... add to my pleco collection, challenge my skills at pleco reproduction,keep this species in NZ and make a little $$ if I'm lucky. I too was guarded about the ownership of my L046 but as time has passed I have come to see that its no big deal. I applaud Jim for being the first to publicly announce that he owned some, I wouldn't have posted my photos otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Nicely done guys. We are lucky to have such impressive fish (and generous fishkeepers) in our midst. It's not often that we get to see firsthand photos, let alone the real thing, for such rare fish. I can't wait to see them again KP. 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze-dragon Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Thanks Smidey, I have never been a fan of the "secret squirrel" mentality that often comes with the ownership of rare or endangered fish and/or reptiles. For some this mentality comes from the fear of theft and is totally understandable. For others, as Henward has mentioned these are a trophy fish that may offer a sense of eliteness or stature. For me, these fish are purely a chance to... add to my pleco collection, challenge my skills at pleco reproduction,keep this species in NZ and make a little $$ if I'm lucky. I too was guarded about the ownership of my L046 but as time has passed I have come to see that its no big deal. I applaud Jim for being the first to publicly announce that he owned some, I wouldn't have posted my photos otherwise. nicely said. We will have to drop in to see them again when we are down in Nelson soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 been a loong time coming. such stunning fish and NOT to big so actually a market here for them . great to see them here again. congrats to those who got some. price should go up imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally07 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Personally, I reckon the fact that people are willing to shell out such money for exotic and rare fish is a good thing. Hopefully if demand keeps up, the fishkeeping hobby in general will improve even more and beautiful fish won't carry such a hefty price tag. *fingers crossed* IMO, 10cm is a little too small and the price tag is a little (understatement) too big for me, but I have to say that the coloration is spectacular.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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