forum prices are invariably cheaper than shop prices... but availability may mean paying that bit extra to get what you want at that particular time....and supporting your local fishop is a good thing...
shop prices of peppermint juvies vary from $15 to $30 each for fish varying from 3-5cm... (there are exceptions)
single peppermint adults 10cm+ expect to pay close to $100 each at your fishop....
not very often do shops have pairs / trios and colonies but expect to pay $200+ for a pair.... $250+ for a trio.... much more for bigger colonies.... (price estimates on 10cm+ fish)
forum prices on pepp juvies will vary on the seller and how desperately they want to sell them.... but usually a little cheaper than shop price....
10cm+ pairs can be picked up for $120-150 a pair if you look around and arent in a hurry to buy.... trios can be picked up for $150-200.... sometimes cheaper if the seller wants them gone asap....
sizes between 5-10cm should have balanced prices between juvies and adults according to size....
occasioanlly you may have a stunning show quality fish (ya know the 1 in a 1000 fish) and you can ask any price you wish for something like this....
all stats and figures are to be used as a guide only and prices will change in the future depending on supply and demand....
IMO... breeding pair with proof or not doesnt validate charging a bigger price as any male can breed with any female... older 15cm+ males shouldnt be considered for long term breeding as they will be lazy and into retirement age.....
