WOW $1494.95 fish at J&L !
 

Is this really 1495$ or its typo !
http://www.jlaquatics.com/media/note...dy_basslet.jpg
Candy Basslet
Liopropoma carmabi

It's not a typo. They're usually around 1k U.S I believe.

This is the first one I've seen for sale locally since I've been in the hobby. =)

When these first became available 2 were sold in the US for $3100 each definitely have come down in price

too expensive for a guy like me but i know a fella here that has one and it is a really nice looking fish. it's crazy to think that in this hobby that probably doesn't even top 10 in terms of expense.

1500 for a fish that you might see once every week at night time....too rich for my blood.

Peppermint Angelfish...
 

next on my list :)

https://successstory.com/spendit/mos...fish-ever-sold

Those prices are insane! I start sweating when I pay $50+ for fish or corals.

I seen candy basslets on divers den last year going for $699 us so this seems steep but I guess they could have jumped up in price . Not really a $1500 fish IMO

Yeah, I've never seen them at such a high price in Canada. Especially considering our dollar is so much better right now than it has been.

They're pretty cryptic, but they're not that bad! :lol: Have you seen one in person? They are IMO one of the most beautiful reef fish in the ocean. Earlei Fairy Wrasse have similar coloration (similar price too haha), but not quite as bright. Nice option for a stripey fish though. :)

they are very cool fish you end up seeing them cruising through the rocks quit a bit , they just aren't the up at the front of the tank type . Wouldn't mind having one but I like small ornamental shrimp more ie bumble bee / anemone shrimp .

Worth every penny :) But I didn't pay that much. Mine is out all day and isn't scared of much.

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I was hoping you'd chime in. :)

I just went and saw a Candy Basslet today (in a client's tank). It's more cryptic than Scythanith's, but still just as beautiful.

I recently asked Colby to order me a Candy Basslet, and after seeing J&L's pricing I'm interested to see what the cost will be. :D

Jealous!

They're not as shy as some of the other Liopropoma species. I've sold a few of these and they're pretty consistently showy.

Went to check out this bad boy this weekend, swam right up to the front of the tank to say hello!

Fish sold!

You broke down and got it didn't you 😜

I can't afford that on a moderators salary.

I saw a guy post pictures on facebook after he bought this very fish. Its hiding but looks pretty cool.

I was at J&L today , she/he is still there, I took few second video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DdnB3dxMso

By the way is it possible to post embeded youtube video in this forum ?

nice... mine's still shy in my busy tank
 

No. :(

Nice vid. Looks like a healthy specimen.

Hello

Too expensive for me.

Titus

Come on. That's just half a sponsor fee ;)

I went by J&L's earlier in the week. Apparently they got 2 in one for a client (Kengeroo I am guessing) and one to sell. He is in a tank by himself and he is one friendly fish. Might be worth it at a quarter the price.

I told them I would pay that if they gave me a ten year guarantee. Would be a terrible thing to come home and find him on the floor.

tank mates..
 

I've googled that 2 can get along,,, but only if introduced at the same time...
any one google anything different ?

bang bang

tank mates..
 

I've googled that 2 can get along,,, but only if introduced at the same time...
any one google anything different ?

Fish is still there as of Saturday. Beautiful fish in person.

It is on top 10 most expensive fish.#10

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That's a bunk list though. I could come up with 10 fish more expensive than the Candy Basslet without including any in the video. Hehe. Look at rare wrasses alone...there are dozens over $1000.

These are all over $1000:
Earlei Fairy Wrasse Male
Bell's Flasher Wrasse Male
Femininus Wrasse (i think this one was in the vid)
Claire's Fairy Wrasse
Lennardi Tamarin Wrasse
Peliciers Perchlet
Gem Tang
Joculator Angelfish
Crosshatch Trigger Male
Sunrise Hogfish

I've never seen a Candy Basslet over $1000 either...until now. :D

Met a guy a Macna who can get these fish landed in Los Angeles for $150. 🙊

We spoke at length about it, because of this thread.

Don't ask me for his contact info because I'm not sharing. Lol.

I don't doubt it, but let's compare apples.

Probably $150 US for starters, and if he's buying from a wholesaler he needs to buy enough to fill a box, so probably at least eight of them, maybe more. Plus shipping on top, international air likely $150 or so.

or
 

he bought one of these

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...1+57&pcatid=57

Nope. Candy. Did you miss the part where I said 'we spoke at length about it'?

Won't be any Candy Basslets for awhile now because of Hurricane Irma.

Honestly though, health is more important than price to me. The one at J&L looks fat and happy in the pic.

Saw that one in person and its really really really nice....asked the wife if it's okay to not pay part of the mortgage this month and we haven't talked since...

there is always more room at my house brother!!

can I get an amen!

LOL you have one of the nicest tangs and wrasses in town though.. Really nice tank. Both corals and fishes are the best!

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J&L has Jem Tangs now for $3500! $3500!!!!

Crazy, I wonder who's gonna snatch those up?