What Fish Would You Say Is Most Wanted In Aquariums?

[XFiSh_CichildX]

hello i was just thinking to my self what fish is it that everyone wants or has in there aquarium may it be a fish that is just to expensive for you to afford or you just cant get your hands on, so please comment with the type of fish and why you dont have it or why you do have it

thanks

 

[crazyforcordoras]

Its got to be the Achilles tang. To big for my tank, too expensive too. Overall a beautifull fish though.

 

[Grant1897]

I really want some green laser cory's but their to expensive for me.

 

[Lufbramatt]

Most tanganyikan cichlid keepers are always after a shoal of cyprichromis species, they're the best dither fish for other tang cichlids as they're pretty peaceful and from the right lake, but can be hard to keep and never colour up well in shop tanks so always fetch a good price- between £12-£25 each are typical prices- and when you need a group of 8+ they're not a cheap prospect.

 

[XFiSh_CichildX]

Its got to be the Achilles tang. To big for my tank, too expensive too. Overall a beautifull fish though.

just looked it up it is a beautiful fish!! maybe someday eh ? lol

I really want some green laser cory's but their to expensive for me.

my lfs has these in atm aswell as gold lazers i always admire them but they are just over £20 i think what price are they round your way?

Most tanganyikan cichlid keepers are always after a shoal of cyprichromis species, they're the best dither fish for other tang cichlids as they're pretty peaceful and from the right lake, but can be hard to keep and never colour up well in shop tanks so always fetch a good price- between £12-£25 each are typical prices- and when you need a group of 8+ they're not a cheap prospect.

i can see what you mean fair point there about them being the right fish for the job just a pity about the price, do you know if the price is due to the hardness of getting them in stock or are they a wee bit hard to breed ? mind you ive been getting used to fish at a high price as my dad has now got him self into discus he started a few weeks ago and has already spent about £400 now beautiful fish but i would rather have some type of pleco tbh

 

[Lufbramatt]

Most tanganyikan cichlid keepers are always after a shoal of cyprichromis species, they're the best dither fish for other tang cichlids as they're pretty peaceful and from the right lake, but can be hard to keep and never colour up well in shop tanks so always fetch a good price- between £12-£25 each are typical prices- and when you need a group of 8+ they're not a cheap prospect.

i can see what you mean fair point there about them being the right fish for the job just a pity about the price, do you know if the price is due to the hardness of getting them in stock or are they a wee bit hard to breed ? mind you ive been getting used to fish at a high price as my dad has now got him self into discus he started a few weeks ago and has already spent about £400 now beautiful fish but i would rather have some type of pleco tbh

I get the impression its a combination of them being hard to transport so they get lots of deaths during shipping as they get so stressed out, they are prone to digestive issues when they're stressed and stop eating and waste away. They're also quite specialist so don't sell through quickly and take up valuable shop tank space, and need very hard, high pH water which may be difficult for the shop to provide.

 

[Crossfire]

Kuhli Loaches.

Also, Wrought Iron Tangs. They sell from a minimum of $2,500+

And Dr. Seuss Soapfish. Only $6,000!

 

[Grant1897]

I've never seen them in a shop round my way to be honest. But online they seem to be around 20-25 quid each if I wer to get some I'd like a school of 8 min, and I really can't justify 200 quid for 9 fish.

 

[Lufbramatt]

I got 7 cyp. Pavo for £40 don't think the guy in the shop realised what they were as they didn't have a price written on the tank and he just made it up- they just looked like small brown minnows in the shop tank. Would have loved to get more but that was all the fish in the tank hehe. Had them for 2 months now and they're a stunning metallic purple with green, blue edged fins

 

[fishprotector]

I have just got an EBJD which was the fish I always wanted.

The next item on my list is to house a pair of Snowflake Moray Eels, but I need to set up a marine tank first so this one will stay a dream for a fair few years yet

 

[Justaerin]

I fell in love with the zebra plec but their needs are higher than I can give them right now and their about £70 each at an.inch long if your lucky

 

[crazyforcordoras]

You saw the soapfish in Liveaquarias Divers Den too? Yah, pretty low price, huh?

 

[Crossfire]

You saw the soapfish in Liveaquarias Divers Den too? Yah, pretty low price, huh?

Just waiting for it to go on sale, then I'm buying it.


Then fry it oil and batter and serving it to guests with fois gras, truffles, and edible gold leaf

 

[Blitz]

I'd say any of those tangs. Wait no... sharks!
*Saltwater creatures... so hard to keep!!*

 

[Jay-93]

At the moment, a pair of red panda discus would be fantastic! £150 a pair at my LFS though

And a small group of EBR that I can finally have a bit of luck with!! No luck with rams whatsoever!! (£20 pair..)