Anyone bought from “Arowana Fish”

[Tobiassorensen]

I am not aware of anyone in our circles who understands why Australian, Asian, African, or SA black arowana are any different with respect to a potential effect on the Florida ecosystems than the SA silver. I get your question. Black and silver are like GMC and Chevrolet, or six one way and half a dozen the other.

I have never met an explanation. Not that I looked anyway. The government doesn't have to explain but I am sure if one digs up the legislation papers, something could be understood. I for one have better things to do as doing something like this sounds as exciting as a short and senseless jail sentence to me personally.

That was my thought too. black and silver aros are the same to me except for their scientific name and coloration.
I even think the ban on asian aros is ridiculous. Since 99.9% of all asians on the market is farmbreed and has to come with legit papers and a microchip just like any purebred dog or cat. But thats for another discussion IMO.

 

[dr exum]

Looks like another one.....

 

[islandguy11]

Looks like another one.....

Arowana are one of the most scammed fish in the hobby, esp. Asian Aros of course. These rip-off artists are all over the internet, and very prevalent on Facebook too, you have to be really careful -- my first attempt to obtain an Arowana ended up with me losing my $200 deposit after I realized I was dealing with a scammer and ended the deal; of course I never got the deposit back. Essentially they prey on people's lust to own these beautiful fish.

 

[dr exum]

This is turning into the fish scam files.....

Supposed to be platinum Leichardti on aqua bid....

Scam factor?

Never bought off of aqua bid, is it buyer safe?

 

[tlindsey]

This is turning into the fish scam files.....

Supposed to be platinum Leichardti on aqua bid....

Scam factor?

Never bought off of aqua bid, is it buyer safe?

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Aquabid has A feedback section for every vendor. You can view the positive and negative reviews on each vendor.

 

[dr exum]

Aquabid has A feedback section for every vendor. You can view the positive and negative reviews on each vendor.

Ya, their feedback is 0. Pretty sure more scam. Not sure if buyers are protected like ebay.

Is this fish Leichardti? Or jardini?

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

Haha... scam files. That's right, Molder.

Suspicious. Zero feedback and without any reputation they are offering a rare fish for big money.

If money is of importance to you, I' say stay away.

I am not versed in telling jar from lei, especially color morphs but I smell danger from this ad a mile away. One chance in a thousand this is real. Feeling lucky today?

 

[dr exum]

Another one for a chuckle! I inquired about Leichardti week ago, seems to have forgotten that convo, he had heaps in stock last week now zero...

Seems he has every rare Arrow known tho.... not to mention he’s in Ohio responding to texts 11pm his time... supposedly...

Was gonna see if he had a $20 fish to buy as a tester,,,,

Another scam.... Local LFS said Leichardti around Christmas?

Anywho...

 

[TMCulver12]

Never done business with them but beautiful fish.

 

[Akeno071]

These scams are definitely not offputting to anyone new to arowana and interested in getting one.
Nope, not at all. No-siree.