Yea... I should clarify that its €5 not £5 as I live in Ireland....and as we all know, its rip of Ireland big time as always.
The shop I went to is a
very reputable shop...and they are one of the sponsers of the Irish Tropical Fish Society....I travelled miles to get there...and I almost feel like ringing them about this. But sure, what comback do I have?
They were selling them as 'XL' fish, and clearly felt justified in inflating the price to match. They also had them in a tank that magnified the size of them, making them appear bigger than they actually were.
I normally pay €3 per Cardinal however, these ones I will agree were more stronger, fatter looking fish...unlike ones I've seen in the past, so I kind of briefly hesitated and then went with it anyway. So €30 lighter I went home with 6 little guys. (Not adding the Fire Honey Gouramis which were €5.95 a piece too!)
....but when I got these guys home, they were no bigger than my other cardinals...so I felt really ripped off then.
And now to loose two...Ah jassis!

( ...as they say here in Ireland!

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Anyway, tank is definately more peaceful....the cardinals are just hanging around in their own various spots...the gouramis are up and down, in and out, and seem happy enough.