Aquarium Fish Auction! | Episode 202

Sold! Just what you want to hear at a fish auction! The Potomac Aquarium Society P-VAC, held an auction at its semi annual Catfish Convention. If you've never been to an aquarium fish auction, you are missing out! John attends his first one and bids too much for a single fish -- and couldn't be happier. Watch and see how the auction works and some of the amazing prices the fish were bringing!

[@thefishylife6823]

Hey 60$ is absolutely a "fair" price for a L260!! My petstore has them for $74.99 if that makes you feel any better....lol I wish we had stuff like this club auction in Pensacola FL we don't have any fish clubs at all!!!

[@smalah100]

I went, twice, and I loved it. Next year, I am going to sell some fish (I am currently breeding Pelvicachromis pulcher, bristlenose pleco and platy livebearer)

[@audrisampson]

I've the pleasure of doing these twice a year with the Champaign Area Fish Exchange in Champaign IL. The last couple of years I have really tried to go for equipment over fish but their are always deals to be had. Ive gotten really lucky with big cichlids including a pair of full grown frontosas at under 20 each. Another auction I bought a 40 gallon tank and stand for 20.00 and did the entire set up including fish for under 60.00. If you have a shot to go to an auction it can be really worth the trip.

[@paolofurfaro8592]

I wish we hade something like this in São Paulo , Brazil.

[@TheSrklop79]

Ocean design aquariums in chicago has a ton of rare plecos apistos rams plants...its my lfs if any of u guys are ever in the northwest side of chicago go check him out

[@tsurro8086]

Looked awesome, wish I could have made it!!

[@matthiaspaulsen5024]

I didn't know that such true auctions for pets exist. Here in Germany it's more like hobbyists sell their fishes' offspring, but it's no true auction in the sense that you bet on certain specimens.
You might get problems with your gymnogeos, as they prefer cooler temperatures compared to the other species in your tank.
This is an article on gymnogeos that deserves to be read: www.tfhmagazine.com/details/articles/gymnogeophagus-the-glittering-eartheaters-of-the-far-south.htm

[@fincasters]

Thanks for the info! I had heard that was the case. Wasn’t sure if it was true. Maybe a new tank for them!

[@TheSrklop79]

Great vid as always.i have to stay away from these types of events..i will spend too much 💰

[@kurtschnepf9452]

Tbas nov 17 auction lots of fish farmers Donate fish to the club.