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Is there a way of obtaining one aside from the obvious of having your LFS try and get you one?
I am about to give a deposit to my LFS who say that TMC are after some right now but it could still be some time yet (although i would be on the list to have one when they do get them). Just wondered if there was an alternative option for locating one?
Also - how are they with more than one? (may not be able to get more than 1 at the same time so might not be relevant) Many people seem to keep yellows in groups so are gems similar? (same tang family of course)
Feeling rich are we?!
Just done a google and found a price of >$3K ;)
Feeling rich are we?!
Just done a google and found a price of >$3K ;)
I think £500 is the norm - or there abouts?
Yes when i looked into them they were about £500....
Still going to get one myself one day soon....
pm sent
cheers scoob.....fingers crossed your suggestion will prove usefull.
a little shoal of them would set my cube off a treat :D
i know bob at clams.co.uk had one
and he might be able to get some more :cool:
and hes not a million miles from ya
bob is only 10 mins from me - didnt realise he could get fish? (i've seen his clam set up!)
i'll drop him a PM
I think £500 is the norm - or there abouts?
Ahh ok - thought you had won the lottery! :D
instantsquid
09-11-06, 10:26
Change of plans then? :p
tangs are great but nothing shatters the "ohhh, im in the sea" illusion more than seeing a fish that behaves a certain way BECAUSE its in a tank. For example, a clown in nem may as well be in the sea as a tank (visually), it makes no odds....but a tang is constantly turning BECAUSE its in a tank.
Change of plans then? :p
maybe!
tmc have never had any in the only wholesaler outside of the states to get them in is based in the netherlands, i am planning a trip there in a few months, so could hand pick you one if you wanted.
i think i may have it covered now....if not i'll let you know - thanks.
Change of plans then? :p
:D
hahaha thats exactley what i was thinking....
thanks for the help people - looks like i have someone who can supply them....hopefully, some at least, pre xmas :D
i know bob at clams.co.uk had one
and he might be able to get some more :cool:
and hes not a million miles from ya
Turns out Bob is like one of those blokes in prison movies who just seems to be able to get anything :D
3 Zebrasoma Gemmatums were in Germany this afternoon.......now in my shed :D
Top marks to clams.co.uk!
:eek: Nice one. I hope it works out for you. Looking forward to some pics...
ouch bet that hurt, be carefull with other tangs bobs one got mullerd by his tangs and they wernt even aggresive species
not sure i will add any more tangs...either way they will live in the sump for now so i can always test them with other tangs to see how they get on ...right now they are all in seperate tanks within the sump system so no issues for now.
must say - even in the dark with their pale colours - they look pretty cool :D
not sure i will add any more tangs...either way they will live in the sump for now so i can always test them with other tangs to see how they get on ...right now they are all in seperate tanks within the sump system so no issues for now.
must say - even in the dark with their pale colours - they look pretty cool :D
they are !!!!!
you have stollen my idea for my tank when i reset it back up i was going to keep 6 of them in there, may still but the rare factor wont be so high now ;):p
you have stollen my idea for my tank when i reset it back up i was going to keep 6 of them in there, may still but the rare factor wont be so high now ;):p
lol...people will say "nice tank mate.....but Tiggs did that ages ago" ;)
i asked Bob for 5 but took the 3 as the german seller said they may not see more than one again for ages.
also with 3 in a good size tank (my cube has had to be altered to a 6ft long 3ft tall to allow for the tangs) the idea is you wont see them all at first as you would with a bigger group.......but then you'll notice one...then another...and another :D Also allows me to include some other good size fish as well. 5 tangs + is a big bio load and i want plenty of other fish as well :D
What size are they Tiggs?
i'm rubbish at sizes! i suppose about 3 1/2 inch?
they are perfect size for me- some growing to do but not too small and frail (i hope!)
Nice, now If you just pm me your address and shed security details....:D
lol - it would be easier to break into my house than my fish shed!
will do later today - have just checked on them and all looking good :D dont want to wake them up with a flash bulb just yet :D
Can't wait to see some pics :)
Can't wait to see some pics :)
just done in a rush....tank is filthy (the outside glass) so not the best but you get the idea - will do some more later when they are less shy (this one was the boldest but kept diving into the LR when i got near!)
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a398/MrTiggs/jem.jpg
really gorgeous fish,although most tangs are. And I think you're mad paying £500 each for them. :confused: :eek:
And I think you're mad paying £500 each for them. :confused: :eek:
its all relative.
they certainly are nice tiggsy
it will be intwersting to see how bold they become with time :D
bob's one seems fairly active :cool:
they are getting bolder in leaps and bounds!
this morning they would hide when i entered the fish room - tonight they were ripping the veggie flake from my fingers as i dunked it to make it sink :D
only thing is they are not touching the nori ??? vegie flake and meaty foods they are wolfing down - ignoring the nori though.
should add - if you havent seen one in the flesh the pics do them little justice....when they go into full "sail fin" display the mix of subtle colours is amazing, greens and reds......very errr...gem like!
Beautiful. I think 500 quid each aint too bad when you consider how much they're willing to pay across the water.
gorgeous fish and too think you have 3.
i hope it works out
jase
Beautiful. I think 500 quid each aint too bad when you consider how much they're willing to pay across the water.
lol - rather amusing to see them posting on my thread on RC considering the fuss some make over here about them getting all the best corals....at least we get the nice fish! a trio of gems over there would be getting on for $10,000!
Stunning and imo, not a bad price. Just look at Koi if you think marines are top heavy on £ ;)
Hope they settle in well :) I'm sure they will under your care Tiggsy
Agreed £500 does seem to be a good price. If anything i think the price has drop a few £100 on them in the last year or so... When i looked into them about a year ago you were talking at least £750...
Great fish, i have planned on putting one in my tank for a while now. Once i get Xmas out the way and the sump changes i am making to my tank, i think i will start to put the feelers out for one.
Cheers,
Chris
chemical7685
30-01-08, 16:41
Have just been to southwest marines and they have a gem tang in stock couldnt believe it they have him up for £600.00 but only have 1 in stock.
paulandbarb2007
30-01-08, 16:44
500 quid for a spotty fish? think what else you could get with the money!!
chemical7685
30-01-08, 16:48
Forgot to put pic up i took here it is.
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2007Q2/Gemmatum Tang.JPG
tmc do get them i saw 3 there about a month and a half ago all sold
callum this thread is a dead one mate,
thansk for the info though matey
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