"The Perfect Fish" Is There One? Options

[white horse T1]

many a times, we see fantastic and good show grade fishes.

we use judgement for a "perfect" ; "showgrade" ; competition criteria" to judge the fishes displayed and show case here.



this thread is about:



1. what is the criteria u used to buy a fish? Note the key word is not just about the best features and qualities of a "perfect fish" and showcase fish; what will prompt u to buy.



2. after all, it is not everyday that we buy a S$2 fish and it win big in Competition all the times.



3. lets hear from folks here on the purchasing decision vs qualities:



to guide discussion scope and limit them:



a. Assumption:

u have the space and tank for the fish u are looking at.

u have the permission of yr wife, galfren, family members



4. For the purpose of discussion, assume u see the below fish



(i) will u first view and judge them based on showgrade/competitive grade criteria before u buy? if u will; how will u judge them?. 1- 10 pts (1 being poor, 10 being outstanding)



(ii) if u are a normal hobbist with no intention to particpate in comp, will u buy these, why? 1- 10 pts (how will u grade them as a normal hobbist; 1 being poor, 5 keepable at home, 10 being oustanding for home)



(iii) if the prices of these fishes are >SIng$50 will u buy them, why? share yr judgement based on (i) or (ii)

if the price is > Sing$30 < S$50, will u buy them, share yr judgement based on (i) or (ii)



if neither what is yr ideal price? based on what criteria? and why?



PLEASE NOTE

The fishes specimen for discussion are Not For Sale and strictly for discussion purpose.

USE A for ranchu and B for Oranda in yr discussion please.



let's see how this discussion spin to from here

[white horse T1]

but there is this irrational side of us.



once u see a one particular good looking fish having better features than others in a tank; there is a tendency to want to own it....isn't this true. ?



like our Maritius Friend Damp said, some fishes are hard to come by, if don't buy, it is another long wait even if the grade is not fantastic.

This is the same for those Showgrade qualities tagged fishes, the urge will be high.



if half the time, we are buying "normally priced" fish, why use showgrade fish criteria to judge them here?