Is This Expensive

[Fishy_7]

I walked into an fish shop near my work, looking for Blue Rams to buy after work. They had some, there were relatively large but the largest I have seen and in good shape. The asking price is £7.50 each.

Does that sound expensive??

 

[rocknurworld2006]

i would say so yes!

 

[Fishy_7]

I instinctly asked the guy whether it was for a pair but I couldn't remember what I paid as it was almost 2 years ago I bought some

 

[rossyt99]

I've seen them for 3-4pounds around here. Are they quite rare around your way? (Maybe its the 'credit crunch!)

 

[Fishy_7]

I've seen them for 3-4pounds around here. Are they quite rare around your way? (Maybe its the 'credit crunch!)

Not rare but rare to see them that size I suppose. Tri-mar (online seller) are selling males for £6. I suppose £7 for a shop is about right??

 

[minxfishy]

Bought mine for £4.99 each. Another LFS was doing them for a pound cheaper but didnt look in as good shape, so paid the extra.

 

[geo7x]

If I see a fish I want that I know hardly ever appears in my area then, as long as I can afford it, then I buy it regardless of price. Price doesn't really come into it if it's a fish I want.

If you can afford that price and you really want them then go for it

 

[shelaghfishface]

If I see a fish I want that I know hardly ever appears in my area then, as long as I can afford it, then I buy it regardless of price. Price doesn't really come into it if it's a fish I want.

If you can afford that price and you really want them then go for it

yeah i agree on that score, go for it, treat urself xxxxxx

 

[piranha_tim]

Whats 7.50 for a fish?

Splash out live a life of luxury.

 

[tenohfive]

My local MA was selling small ones for £6 (£10/pair) or £8 each for the bigger ones. I was happy paying that amount given they were in the best condition of any of my LFS's.

 

[Mr._Fishy]

Whats 7.50 for a fish?

Splash out live a life of luxury.

Actually, £7.50 is a lot for a german blue ram. It's about $14.50 (not sure exactly, been a while since I had to convert £ to $).

 

[Straydum]

i pay $2.50 for rams in my area so its uhh, £1.25? i'd say £7.50 is crazy. but thats for me to say cause of my location.

 

[Fishy_7]

Thanks for the feedback guys! I bought a male and intend to buy a female at the end of this week. Pricing is OK - dear but it is a good speciment, bright colours and lively, so worth the money I guess. Thanks.