BettaBetta Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 (edited) Look at these divine little things, 8 of them could be yours for a mere $251. http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/clo...verts1269567487 AND OMG this has got to be one of the single most ugly (amended, plz note "ugly" should read "unattractive") things I've ever seen in my life bar one other that springs immediately to mind. $90 for a whole lotta ugliness (substitute "ugliness" for the far more diplomatic choice of "unattractivness" plz): http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/clo...nails1269482960 Same seller for both items & they're totally above board ... who said there's no money in fish/shrimps/snails, maybe I'll revise my aversion to hard work & git breedin'! Edited April 4, 2010 by BettaBetta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 *cough* we're not allowed to critique aquabid fish. Snails, I can probably live with a little critique of :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaBetta Posted April 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 (edited) LOL those, "Yo momma's so ugly she ....." jokes spring to mind. (Don't know how to draw lines thru words so plz substitute "ugly" for "unattractive" Edited April 4, 2010 by BettaBetta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleangel Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 WOW!!! im at a complete loss for words....... NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE!!!!!!!!!!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anasfire Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 I want some of those shrimp!!!!!! Wow... Those snails, can stay away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandeecane Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 I want those shrimp too. I dunno. I think the snails would be pretty cool if they were cheaper. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbites Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 if you think $251 is too much for a shrimp .... ask around how much the top grade crystal red or crystal black shrimps sell for here in Australia.... won't get much change out of $800 for each shrimp.... (unless prices have gone down considerably recently). And also as Lisa said about being critical of things on Aquabid - say something bad about a shrimp and you might just end up wanting a betta bred by the same person - can come back to bite you... Also someone has to deal with sellers all the time to get the imported fish we want and if we are too critical then it makes it difficult for her as well.... Must say though ... the shrimp looks interesting.... but have enough snails in my tanks right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaBetta Posted April 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 And also as Lisa said about being critical of things on Aquabid - say something bad about a shrimp and you might just end up wanting a betta bred by the same person - can come back to bite you... Also someone has to deal with sellers all the time to get the imported fish we want and if we are too critical then it makes it difficult for her as well.... Umm, I've read & re-read the thread & can't see anything critical whatsoever per se, quite the opposite when commenting on the shrimp which truly are divine as stated! I think Thai's comprehend the word "divine" as being seen as utterly exquisite, as would Pete the USA seller. This top-shelf, wonderful seller is very active in the AB forums and revels in people's comments on his stock and even invites people to use his photos as much & often as they like. One snail comment from his clan was, "Pete, those snails look "disturbing" .... Did you cut a "ambiguous" part off of "Lady Gaga", and thence grow it in a Petri Dish for retail sale in the aquarium trade?" Now that had me laughing for a good 5 minutes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 "ambiguous" part off of "Lady Gaga", and one of the single most ugly things I've ever seen in my life bar one.... makes me wonder if you two were thinking along the same lines...LOL It sprung to my mind that the snails are reminiscent of a couple of South Park characters... "the Joozians"! Found a link here. Disturbing if the snails have jaggons! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 Umm, I've read & re-read the thread & can't see anything critical whatsoever per se OMG this has got to be one of the single most ugly things I've ever seen in my life bar one other that springs immediately to mind isn't exactly complimentary! But it's about the snails, not the shrimp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaBetta Posted April 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 (edited) and .... makes me wonder if you two were thinking along the same lines...LOL Paul, you got that in one! Lilli, ah, I must've missed the "ugly" word ... hmm replaced with "unattractive" Edited April 4, 2010 by BettaBetta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbites Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 Dear Bettabetta Thank you for quoting your text to me again, however I am highly literate and am well aware of what you wrote initially. My comments were nothing more than a general warning to all and not directed at you personally, however - whilst I don't think sellers would be too upset about comments about snails, a comment on another post about a seller's "boring" plakats could be interpreted by other sellers as negative. Just a simple comment read by others (not necessarily the person selling the fish but possibly other sellers) could cause issues for others such as the forum owner and those who deal with international import of our bettas. Seeing we are all mature fish fanatics and do not make negative comments regarding other organisations such as "fleabay", we all understand the point I made above. The whole point is - our comments (collectively all members) comments can have repercussions for other users of the forum, the forum owner and the continuance of these forums which I for one want to keep for as long as Lisa will entertain our participation. Thank you again for reminding me of what you wrote - I still think the shrimp looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandeecane Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 Hmm I believe Lisa already gave us a warning so no need to press the issue and get offtopic here. Took a second look. Do those shrimp have iridescence? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbites Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 Thanks Kandee but third party comments are not required... the 'issue' has been addressed in the edited post at the top... even though the poor snail still has an 'unattractive' tag now! LOL... Re the shrimp... hard to tell with the lighting if it is iridescence or just white markings - quite nice whatever it is really... apparently they will live in a lot warmer water than the CRS and Cherry Red Shrimps which would make them interesting in a tropical / heated tank with the right tank mates.... Would look good on a carpet of moss or riccia too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandeecane Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 Oh really? That /would/ be awesome! Though if the fish decided to make a snack of my $251 shrimp I'd be a bit upset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbites Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 LOL... well fish do like shrimp... just have fish with tiny mouths but even then they might eat shrimp babies.... Not sure if shrimp are allowable imports into Australia - I'm guessing if they were then CRS and CBS wouldn't be the high prices they are at the moment but would have to check the ICON database or the various state's allowable imports lists... I would always keep shrimp separate to fish unless I had neon tetras or something small like that in with them (especially if I had $200 shrimp!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandeecane Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 xD True true. But then again. Fish can always nip off your shrimp's legs, too. It isn't just the shrimp as a whole you have to worry about. :/ And I believe I heard they are illegal to import. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbites Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 Ahh... if they're illegal to import then that explains the high prices for top grade shrimp in Australia - can't get bulk numbers imported to lower prices.... There's a few nice snails overseas that can't be imported either - just have to admire the pics and be content with that! Didn't think about fish nipping off legs either - would be tasty snacks - shrimp should be fine with bristlenose or corys though. Maybe that's the answer to fish / shrimp in the same tank.... Might think about moving my julii corys into the shrimp tank along with a few baby bn's and see how they go.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandeecane Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 xD Let me know how that goes! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaBetta Posted April 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Well, I found me some Cherry Shrimp for $0.50ea & all his buyers swear they're top notch & you always get extra scoops. Won't be long & I'll be ready to graduate to LOF's little starry nights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandeecane Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Hahaha one problem with that... I think it'd be illegal to import shrimps and they're from elsewhere than Australia, are they not? Where did you find this Cherry Shrimpist? AND I WANT BLUE SHRIMP!!! http://www.livefish.com.au/index.php?main_...roducts_id=1794 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaBetta Posted April 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Oooh, they have gorgeous bright royal blue marons, although out of stock atm. Found the guy on a qld forum whilst searching worming info, he's based at MtGravatt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbies Betta Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 I have to say, those snails are pretty awesome. I wouldn't mind haveing a few in my tank. they look like elephants, and I love elephants their shells are pretty cool to. I want me an elephant snail :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleangel Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 (edited) Robbie - you are right. they really do look like an elephant! i think this is about the 5th time ive looked that these.... they are really growing on me! Edited April 13, 2010 by littleangel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaBetta Posted April 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Well, I'll soon be ready for some of those Starry Nights (in my dreams) - it seems the temperaments of my boys are beyond amazing ... first I had the boy who loved to snuggle up to the cory's & allow them to sleep in his flowing tail & who ate it off in protest when I removed them. Now I've got my new Thai boy scooting around in 20L with corys & 5 accidental resident shrimp & he sits right next to them whilst completely ignoring them. He goes nutso for BBS though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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