Guys read this story below about what this guy went through to get these fish. I understand They are incredibly expensive, but knowing the story and that these are infact his first small batch sent into the US I think the price is fine. This guy deserves every penny he can get for these fish. keep in mind in 5 years north american breders will take this market from him. He is know as MR.Blue
The effort and time put into these fish by a private hobbiest is just hurculean. The price may seem verry steep, but I feel the guy deserves the reward.
Not that I am gonna pay 6k for a black tomato clownfish.
scroll down to The Mccullochi Story. about half way down the page. this is really an incredible story and a great read for any ethusiest. with lots of cool pics.
here is a link- http://www.marinebreeder.org/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=612&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=100
copied from MOFIB MR.Blue's first post in a long story~
My Mcc journey started in the beginning of 2005. I had decided to try my hand at breeding marine fish and was trying to work out which species I would attempt. When reading through Joyce Wilkerson’s book a snippet of info and a picture of Mccullochi clownfish inspired me to look into the possibility of tracking down these fish. At the time I did not even have a clue how rare and expensive Mcc’s were, I was just keen to do something unique. I had an idea of the protected nature of Lord Howe so I didn’t think I would have much luck but I thought it wouldn’t hurt to ask. I started by ringing the Lord Howe council. The person I spoke to said that they didn’t think it was possible but I should ring the Marine Park manager of Lord Howe to confirm it.
The effort and time put into these fish by a private hobbiest is just hurculean. The price may seem verry steep, but I feel the guy deserves the reward.
Not that I am gonna pay 6k for a black tomato clownfish.
scroll down to The Mccullochi Story. about half way down the page. this is really an incredible story and a great read for any ethusiest. with lots of cool pics.
here is a link- http://www.marinebreeder.org/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=612&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=100
copied from MOFIB MR.Blue's first post in a long story~
My Mcc journey started in the beginning of 2005. I had decided to try my hand at breeding marine fish and was trying to work out which species I would attempt. When reading through Joyce Wilkerson’s book a snippet of info and a picture of Mccullochi clownfish inspired me to look into the possibility of tracking down these fish. At the time I did not even have a clue how rare and expensive Mcc’s were, I was just keen to do something unique. I had an idea of the protected nature of Lord Howe so I didn’t think I would have much luck but I thought it wouldn’t hurt to ask. I started by ringing the Lord Howe council. The person I spoke to said that they didn’t think it was possible but I should ring the Marine Park manager of Lord Howe to confirm it.
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