Auction Rare Fish Raffle

[AlishanAS]

The rare fish raffle did not go over that well at other auctions. We're debating whether to resurrect it. Basically, we obtain a fish (or pair, trio, group) that is not often seen in the hobby, place it in a tank for observation and raffle it off.
I'm looking for ideas for a rare species, if we decide to go with the raffle.
Another option is to go with a silent auction.

Let's hear everyone's thoughts on this matter.

[Afreakin]

I would take a vote as to where the fish will come from (collection point)

See how many people voted for the place and how many people are going to the auction and use that to determine if it's worth it.

I vote for a group/pair of fish from Lake Tanganyika, surprised! :love::bandit:

[AlishanAS]

That's too much work.....:bandit:

[joe_jaskot]

Although not that rare, a nice breeding pair of discus or a group of young wild discus would be nice.

[bovsbaitboxes]

albino afra cobue pair or trio

[eggzackary]

a cichlid from Malawi that is not a hybrid:smilewinkgrin:

[YoungAquaticPhotos]

I vote for the Albino Afra cobue pair or trio!

[AlishanAS]

a cichlid from Malawi that is not a hybrid:smilewinkgrin:

I did not think that was possible. :smilewinkgrin:
We'll have to get Ad's thoughts on the CCA road trip.

[Afreakin]

My vote is for Furcifer Kigoma :smilewinkgrin:

[fischfan13]

Two votes from Rob and one from YAP?
Ya gotta love this place.

[Afreakin]

Stickin' up for the Tanganyikans LOL Gotta give'em props :bandit:

[Haplee]

How about one of the South American Dwarf species.

[fischfan13]

How about one of the South American Dwarf species.

Lee, how can you?:shocked:
I was figuring on you saying Pseudotropheus sp. "Williamsi North" Makonde.:smilewinkgrin:

[Haplee]

Bill, if I get two votes I'll say P. sp "Williamsi North Makonde also, but I was really impressed with the photos of the SA dwarfs by chris1932. I'm stil a Malawi guy at heart.

[Bev N]

Now I don't know how rare they are but how about a compromise? How about a Westie.

I have a new spawn of Nannachromis transvistitis that should be of good size by then that I could donate a pair. The folks that handed me these and said breed them get first dibs but I'm sure they wouldn't mind a pair going to the auction.

[FishWife]

I've got it.......how about a group of lovely Blood Parrots? I'm sure to win that.:fish::clapclap:

[AlishanAS]

Maybe the cooks can put a few of the parrots in the deep fryer and we can have a bloody good fish sandwich! I'll have a side order of anni fries!

[FishWife]

That was not nice Tom!!!:shocked:

[CJC]

How bout a trio of WC Moba's

[bovsbaitboxes]

another idea a group of Xystichromis phytophagus John

[gmoses]

i likw the cobue idea....

[emartin]

If you can get Paretroplus damii...well...that would just be awesome...

Otherwise, how about Synodontis irsacae?

Or even rarer, Placidochromis platyrhynchos? Buccochromis heterotaenia? Or Buccochromis atritaeniatus?

~Ed

[AlishanAS]

Only two months away. Any more suggestions?

What does evryone think of a trio of wild Aulonocara ethelwynnae?

[joe_jaskot]

How about a pair of aphyosemion jorgenscheeli? A pretty little killiefish that usually sells for $150+ a pair.

[AlishanAS]

How about a pair of aphyosemion jorgenscheeli? A pretty little killiefish that usually sells for $150+ a pair.

$150.00 for a feeder pair? Must be the black truffle of killiefish.:smilewinkgrin:

[bovsbaitboxes]

they would be good or the christmas fulus or Albino Cobue Afra:colrface:

[eggzackary]

Only two months away. Any more suggestions?

What does evryone think of a trio of wild Aulonocara ethelwynnae?

:love::love:You can never have enough Aulonocara:love::love:

[AlishanAS]

What does evryone think of a trio of wild Aulonocara ethelwynnae?

Looks like this is the one.

http://www.malawi-dream.info/Aulonocara_ethelwynnae.htm

[AlishanAS]

BUMP. To whet your auction appetite.