43 replies to this topic

[Brodybmx1]

Flower horns are so expensive they cost 90 to 170 for an average sized one

[Mattymak]

I paid 300 for mine at an average size, quality

This thread will no doubt be locked soon

[Brodybmx1]

Aquatics has 5 of them from that price range

[Brodybmx1]

Btw u got ripped off

[Melvin]

"Something is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it"
Jonathan Reeves.


Write that down...

[werdna]

If they are too expensive for you, dont buy them.

Their price is based on what someone considers their quality to be.

[Kleinz]

Ahhh Brody. Out stirring again? Did you sort out that lake full of PB yet? Still waiting for your further report there...

[Mattymak]

Lol didn't get ripped off :/ as werdna said its about quality

[Mr_docfish]

Brody - to clarify the reasons to the variation in prices on flowerhorns:
Flowerhorns are like picking up girls in the pub - you can get the ugly one easy with a couple of drinks... but the stunners need a lot more work and money spent before you get a look-in.... then she might get taken by someone else who is willing to spend a bit more on her....
So if you want an average FH, then it is cheap (Aquotix have moderate ones) but if you want better ones (like the $300 ones) then you will have to offer more $$ to get it.

I hope that answers your question

[Brodybmx1]

I guess so

[Mattymak]

Brody - to clarify the reasons to the variation in prices on flowerhorns:
Flowerhorns are like picking up girls in the pub - you can get the ugly one easy with a couple of drinks... but the stunners need a lot more work and money spent before you get a look-in.... then she might get taken by someone else who is willing to spend a bit more on her....
So if you want an average FH, then it is cheap (Aquotix have moderate ones) but if you want better ones (like the $300 ones) then you will have to offer more $$ to get it.

I hope that answers your question

Way to put it oli!

[Brodybmx1]

I like how u described that

[Buccal]

That was good reasoning on the prices Ollie.
Can I add also the history behind these hybrids that got them where they are today as a designer show piece cichlid is nothing but hard work and dedication packed hours.
Intense selection processes and specie choices for hybridization is much harder than it sounds.
A lot end up infertile and extra time above and over what I just mentioned goes into constant pairing and trying till a fertile one is found from the crossed offspring.
Vast selection processes for fertility is still needed even when hormone injections are used in breeding programs over seas.

[scottyhooton]

Lets not step too close to promoting or glorifying fh people the ops question has been answered

[Buccal]

Hah ha.
I thought mods might be thinking that.
They are just facts.
They are not my cuppa tea.

[Scales]

Good flowerhorns are pricey because they are one of a kind no other the same. The quality v price issue is all in the eye of the beholder. I wouldn't sell mine for any less than $750 and if I was to put it up for sale it would be advertised around the 1k mark.

There is no hard and fast rule on it all but the infertility issue is almost non existent in the modern flowerhorns, in the years of keeping them I have had 0 infertile males and 1 infertile female. Breeding these are just as easy as any American.

Matt defenatly did not get ripped off, I would consider his worth every cent. If you do feel this way brody, maybe have a think how your poor mother felt when she realised she had you. I'm sure ripped off is an understatement

[Mattymak]

Cheers bro

[SamJohns]

Hah ha.
I thought mods might be thinking that.
They are just facts.
They are not my cuppa tea.

I didn't think you bred these grotesque hybrids anyway? Definately no promoting going on here.

[ant86]

^^ giggle^^ ouch!!! l saw a nice young flowerhorn back when totally tanked was still running, kinda wish l grabbed it

[SamJohns]

I'm mates with Mark. It was in no mean a dig at him. More so the conflict of interest of what's information compared to "promotion"

Seems pretty hazy to me...