How much is an 18" wild oscar worth?

[dadecountyalan]

a trip down to my local canal and fish one out for myself

caught one that weighed 2.3 pounds

 

[Rawrzer]

massive!

 

[Twandeezy]

How old is he?

 

[YOOPER]

Sounds like you found a buyer.

 

[Chaz88]

A wild oscar of that size is worth far more than the lowball estimates given by jealous oscar haters. Oscars, being the ultimate wet pet and the most popular cichlid in recorded history, get a lot of hate from fish snobs who can only appreciate the latest greatest rare cichlid flavor of the month.

I would gladly pay $100 for that fish if I was in the market.

I think such unqualified blanket statements say more about you than the people you are referring to. I just gave the price range I have personally witnessed. A fish snob? I have been doing this for 35 yrs and have never bought a fish because it was the latest "thing". Also I have had O's in at least one of my tanks more often than not over the years, I have two 16" ones now.

 

[SkidMark]

Since I am one of the few that gave a price, I will clarify what I said. I was in no way giving a lowball estimate. I simply stated what Oscars, wild or farm raised, would go for in MY area. There's just not a great market for them here, no matter where they come from or what respected supplier brings them in. I am not jealous of Oscar owners nor do I hate them. There was a time when Oscars were not my most favorite Cichlid but over the last 6-7 months I have been privileged to see some pretty outstanding Wild Oscar pics and posts by their owners that have shed a new light on them for me. I don't buy fish because of their popularity status either. Being the latest, greatest Cichlid of the month has no bearing on what I choose to keep. Honestly, the majority of my fish are far from being rare and are on the lower scale of pricing. I usually buy mine as juveniles and grow them out. Basically, I keep what I like. You apparently have a deep adoration for Oscars and that is to be respected. But the same respect should go for those that don't share your level of passion for Oscars. You are placing a standard price on Oscars based purely on your personal feelings about them. When using feelings or emotions to guage the price of fish, you can't honestly expect every fish keeper to share your thoughts. It's just not feasible. Just as you would pay $100 for an Oscar of this quality, there is someone else out there that would pay more than that. As mentioned before, pricing really comes down to who wants the fish and how much they are willing to spend to get it. Pricing is not always measured by the level of love or hate for a species.

I think such unqualified blanket statements say more about you than the people you are referring to. I just gave the price range I have personally witnessed. A fish snob? I have been doing this for 35 yrs and have never bought a fish because it was the latest "thing". Also I have had O's in at least one of my tanks more often than not over the years, I have two 16" ones now.

i completely agree with the two of you.

oscarum monstroso, don't talk like that. it makes you sound like you have a fish inferiority complex or something. fish snobs, sheesh

 

[Danger_Chicken]

i completely agree with the two of you.
oscarum monstroso, don't talk like that. it makes you sound like you have a fish inferiority complex or something. fish snobs, sheesh

In oscarum monstroso's defense: there is more hate/bashing of Oscars then any other fish and more often than not they state their hate is because they are so common. It's also funny how so many of the haters say they've never owned one. Ugly gets used a lot too, but I've seen (and owned) wild caughts that were great looking fish. And there are plenty of fish snobs around.

oscarum monstroso's: don't take the O hating so personal

 

[seel1990]

i think i saw this oscar on an ad on aquarist classifield?

 

[TimTheBadass]

In oscarum monstroso's defense: there is more hate/bashing of Oscars then any other fish and more often than not they state their hate is because they are so common. It's also funny how so many of the haters say they've never owned one. Ugly gets used a lot too, but I've seen (and owned) wild caughts that were great looking fish. And there are plenty of fish snobs around.

oscarum monstroso's: don't take the O hating so personal

I totally agree with you. Plus all those that are dropping these next to nothing prices need to read the title again. Your giving values for a standard large oscar which is a useless contribution.
I don't think any of us here have ever seen an 18" oscar, let alone a wild caught one. If someone said how much is a 30" wild caught dovii worth, would your reply be "large doviis go for $50 in my area", I don't think so.

I am however wondering, have you actually netted and measured this fish or is 18" an eyeball figure. You could probably get £60-70 for it if you advertised it for a long time and you were in no rush to sell it.

 

[VRWC]

I totally agree with you. Plus all those that are dropping these next to nothing prices need to read the title again. Your giving values for a standard large oscar which is a useless contribution.
I don't think any of us here have ever seen an 18" oscar, let alone a wild caught one. If someone said how much is a 30" wild caught dovii worth, would your reply be "large doviis go for $50 in my area", I don't think so.

I read the title again...and again. I wouldnt take it for free. I wouldnt take it if you offered me $50 to take it. I have no use for an 18" fish, no matter the type. I like how Oscars look and how they are owner responsive, but they are poop factories and Id imagine an 18" is even more so.

If someone asked how much would I pay for a 30" dovii, Id say the exact same thing..and would possibly up my "I wouldnt take it if you offered me $50 to take it" quote to $100. I know what a fish like that needs and I couldnt offer it ideal conditions, even with a 265g tank.

Its worth whatever someone who wants it will pay for it, THATS IT. Plain and simple.

If I could find one, Id pay up to $5000 for a 1969 left handed Fender Stratocaster with a red to yellow sunburst. Would you? I doubt it because it doesnt mean squat to you. Just like an 18" WC (feral?) Oscar or a 30" Dovii is to me.

All this talk (mine and yours included) is subjective and, as you put it, "a useless contribution."