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    Update :First experience selling to LFS

    in Fish Breeding

    Posted

    2 minutes ago, JettsPapa said:

    Negotiation is like most things in life.  You shouldn't expect to be good at it the first time you try, but you'll get better with practice.

    In negotiating it's generally a good idea to get the other person to make the first offer, but of course someone has to be first, and sometimes it will be you.  I don't know that immediately offering juveniles for the same price would be the best idea, but it's not necessarily a bad one.  When they make the first offer, if you don't think it's high enough make a counter offer.  They may accept it, make a new offer somewhere between their first one and your asking price, or just say no, my first offer is the best I can do.  At that point you will need to make a decision based on what reply you get.  If they say they can't go higher than the first offer, and if you aren't willing to accept that, then offering juveniles for that price is certainly one option.

    One of my more memorable negotiations was some years ago when I had a group of heifers for sale.  A guy came and looked at them, and asked how much I wanted for them.  After I told him he pointed out one of the best ones and said "I wish they all looked like that one."  I replied "Me too, because then the price would be higher."  He agreed to pay my asking price after that.

    Thank you for the advice. Hopefully my experience will be good as your experience with the heifers.

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    Update :First experience selling to LFS

    in Fish Breeding

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    50 minutes ago, Hobbit said:

    I would just add that it’s okay to decide you’re not willing to walk away if he says no. If you ask for 75c and he says no, it’s okay to still sell them to him at 50c if that’s your best option. Like @JettsPapa said, just think about what you want and have a plan for whatever he says.

    Thank you Hobbit.

    Breeding Angelfish

    in Fish Breeding

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    I am thinking about having a community tank for the angelfish and than having a 29 or 20 gallon for the pair to lay in. I will raise the angelfish in a 10 until they out grow it. Can Congo Tetras and Sterbai corys live with them in a 90 gallon tank, or should I rethink my tank mates? I am worried about the little angels not being able to get enough food with the tetras.

    Breeding Angelfish

    in Fish Breeding

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    4 minutes ago, Daniel said:

    They definitely got a lot of baby brine shrimp and mosquito larva early on, but they also have eaten a lot of live blackworms and prepared foods like Vibra Bites, and Tetra Color granules.

    What are granules? I have heard that word a lot in videos but have never heard anyone explain what it is.

    Breeding Angelfish

    in Fish Breeding

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    1 minute ago, Daniel said:

    I purchased some dime to quarter sized angelfish that were very likely hatched mid to late July. I have 2 pairs from these juveniles breeding already. So that would put the minimum time at about 5 months.

    Other than baby brine shrimp and mosquito larva what are some great foods for growing them up nice and heathy.

    Update :First experience selling to LFS

    in Fish Breeding

    Posted

    1 minute ago, Daniel said:

    In every negotiation you will ever be in in life, if you aren't willing to to walk away at some point you will not be taken seriously.

    Thank you for that piece of wisdom, I thought that was the way it would it be but I have never really negotiated prices before.

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    Update :First experience selling to LFS

    in Fish Breeding

    Posted

    2 minutes ago, JettsPapa said:

     

    If 50 cents was their first offer, then I don't see anything wrong with asking for more next time.  Many people will initially make a low offer but are willing to pay more.  It's a pretty standard technique when buying or selling, and there's nothing wrong with it.  I was initially offered $1.30 each for some blue shrimp at a store a few days ago, but when I said I thought they were worth $1.50 the guy said okay, and that's what they paid me.  If you do decide to do that I'd advise having a plan for what to do if they say no.  Either say okay and take the 50 cents, or have a backup plan.

    I absolutely wouldn't try giving them juveniles instead without at least telling them, but that's probably not what you intended anyway.  If they aren't willing to pay more than 50 cents each for adults, and if you aren't willing to sell for that in the future, offer them juveniles as an alternative.

    So I should slowly make an relationship with the owners and ask for what I think they are worth and if they don't agree I should give them the alternative of juveniles for the same price. And if they don't agree should I try another store? This store is pretty much the closest to me and I don't want to ruin anything. Also I am 16 so they may view me as a kid that should not be taken seriously as a breeder. Is there any way I could make them take me more seriously?

    snail in shrimp tank.

    in General Discussion

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    3 minutes ago, giantlumberjack said:

    You got any tips on how to attrack snails to one spot? I want to move them but most are still too small and i'm afraid i might kill some.

    If you want a safe way to get snails out you could buy snails traps. I am sure there are some on amazon. Or you could just boil zucchini or lettuce let it sit for an hour or so and pull it out with all the snails on it. I would use a net underneath it to catch any that try to escape. 

    snail in shrimp tank.

    in General Discussion

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    I would just keep the population down on the snails. Like when you see an explosion from the snails go in and take a bunch out. Or you could take all the snails out, just make sure you don't overfeed your shrimp. For green spot algae I would use nerite snails, they do a pretty good job of cleaning it up.

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    Planted Lights for budget

    in Plants, Algae, and Fertilizers

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    I got a 90 gallon for Christmas but a light did not come with it. I was wondering what is a good light for low to medium plants in a 90 gallon. Would a Finnex stingray do, or would I need a 24/7 Planted+. If a 24/7 Planted + would be the way what kind should I get? I don't have enough money to spend on a Fluval 3.0 as it would be $220. Thank you for your response.

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