How much is an 8" Tiger oscar worth?

[BrtnBoy449]

around here one that size would go for about $20

 

[twhittle]

The most I have ever seen an Oscar for in a LFS was my 14 inch Lutino Red. Paid $35 for it.

 

[robmcd]

10$

 

[nmrsco]

hey I was going to buy that tank. I guess I wasnt fast enought what are you using it for? check this one out http://providence.craigslist.org/fur/613862446.html

 

[Mystix212]

A 12" oscar regardless of colour easily sells for $60-$70 in my neck of the woods. They only last a matter of weeks, tops, in LFS tanks before being brought.

 

[skene]

A 12" oscar regardless of colour easily sells for $60-$70 in my neck of the woods. They only last a matter of weeks, tops, in LFS tanks before being brought.

That's what they tell you...... >cue suspense music here<

You do have to keep in mind that the majority of fish keepers will not purchase a large fish. Sure fish that large are always kept at a LFS because it would be something that someone "might" be interested in. But if you think the price is there to reflect how much food the LFS has to feed it, not because it's a fish that's timid and beautiful. So they are trying to compensate on feeding the fish rather than trying to make a buck.

You can buy a $3-5 baby oscar which will get large within a matter of months. Why purchase one that is already at a large size, unless you are already in acclimation of a large tank and have decently large fish in that tank, and looking for a tank mate that will not be dinner.

 

[Ryan_Lap]

I had a nice 12 inch Red Oscar and I couldnt find anyone to give him away too...it really depends on your area and what the market are for them.