How much are they worth (Yuma's)?

Blazer88 · 08/02/2006, 09:19 PM

Lets imagine in a purely hypothetical situation that this is the momma Ric and she has left a few dime-sized ones. How much would they go for? Remember...hypothetical situation, no trade requests

chrisstie · 08/02/2006, 09:48 PM

I have seen my LFS sell a 1 polyp frag in Orlando for ~15-25 depending on the coloration (more if even more rare colors or possibly more than 1 mouth)...

Online they seem like they go for more depending on the quality of the site and dependability of the seller...

Is that an orange\purple? i can't quite makeout the outside tips.. I got a tiny polyp for 10$ online plus shipping at http://sealifeflorida.com/catalog/index.php which was a deal i couldn't pass up, especially with very good feedback on RC about the seller.

Edit: mine were floridia but if i'm not mistaken save for colors, they tend to be similar in price?

Blazer88 · 08/02/2006, 09:54 PM

It's just solid pink, no other colors on the tips. That site is pretty cheap, I think Ric's are more expensive on the west coast.

PufferFish87 · 08/03/2006, 11:49 AM

nice ric

Quatro · 08/05/2006, 12:12 AM

I would pay $100-$200 for a captive propagated pink yuma. I would not sell any babies of that yuma for less. It seems that solid pink/red yumas from the ocean go for atleast that much, and many/most don't survive, so you've got a big edge because yours is healthy and a clone, so it'll definately be hardier than their wildcaught counterparts.

When you do sell, I would mention that it's a propagated clone, you should get more interest.

JMO,

Blazer88 · 08/05/2006, 10:46 AM

You are correct Harry, they are all propagated clones that have reproduced naturally (not by cutting, etc). I have read through a few threads and it seems that most people have problems keeping these guys alive which is sort of surprising as they have been the naturally reproducing in my tank. Thanks for the reply and your opinion. Here is a picture of what one of the babies looks like just for reference.

dhost · 08/08/2006, 07:50 PM

nice!

GMGQ · 08/27/2006, 12:00 AM

Yeah, my reddish/pink yuma has had 2 babies so far.

jman77 · 08/28/2006, 05:26 PM

Here you go.... "superman Yuma "

jpgwold · 08/28/2006, 07:53 PM

Where did you get that ric from? I don't mean to come out of no where with that but it is beautiful. Comment for Blazer88

yeame · 08/31/2006, 08:46 AM

here in maine 2" pinks sell for about $100 each

08/02/2006, 09:19 PM	#1
Blazer88 Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 2,437	How much are they worth (Yuma's)? Lets imagine in a purely hypothetical situation that this is the momma Ric and she has left a few dime-sized ones. How much would they go for? Remember...hypothetical situation, no trade requests

08/02/2006, 09:48 PM	#2
chrisstie Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,728	I have seen my LFS sell a 1 polyp frag in Orlando for ~15-25 depending on the coloration (more if even more rare colors or possibly more than 1 mouth)... Online they seem like they go for more depending on the quality of the site and dependability of the seller... Is that an orange\purple? i can't quite makeout the outside tips.. I got a tiny polyp for 10$ online plus shipping at http://sealifeflorida.com/catalog/index.php which was a deal i couldn't pass up, especially with very good feedback on RC about the seller. Edit: mine were floridia but if i'm not mistaken save for colors, they tend to be similar in price? __________________ You lookin' at my wrasse? Current Tank Info: I find it odd that there are children starving in this country and yet we euthanize millions of stray dogs and cats every year and then incinerate the bodies. Not only that, but we make it illegal to butcher the meat. -MarkS

08/08/2006, 07:50 PM	#7
dhost Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Statesboro Georgia Posts: 74	nice! __________________ Thanks for your kindness Dan Current Tank Info: 110 gallon, 35 gallon sump

08/02/2006, 09:54 PM	#3
Blazer88 Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 2,437	It's just solid pink, no other colors on the tips. That site is pretty cheap, I think Ric's are more expensive on the west coast.

08/03/2006, 11:49 AM	#4
PufferFish87 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 83	nice ric

08/05/2006, 12:12 AM	#5
Quatro Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 588	I would pay $100-$200 for a captive propagated pink yuma. I would not sell any babies of that yuma for less. It seems that solid pink/red yumas from the ocean go for atleast that much, and many/most don't survive, so you've got a big edge because yours is healthy and a clone, so it'll definately be hardier than their wildcaught counterparts. When you do sell, I would mention that it's a propagated clone, you should get more interest. JMO,

08/05/2006, 10:46 AM	#6
Blazer88 Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 2,437	You are correct Harry, they are all propagated clones that have reproduced naturally (not by cutting, etc). I have read through a few threads and it seems that most people have problems keeping these guys alive which is sort of surprising as they have been the naturally reproducing in my tank. Thanks for the reply and your opinion. Here is a picture of what one of the babies looks like just for reference.

08/27/2006, 12:00 AM	#8
GMGQ Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 490	Yeah, my reddish/pink yuma has had 2 babies so far.

08/28/2006, 05:26 PM	#9
jman77 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 2,467	Here you go.... "superman Yuma "

08/28/2006, 07:53 PM	#10
jpgwold Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kansas Posts: 96	Where did you get that ric from? I don't mean to come out of no where with that but it is beautiful. Comment for Blazer88

08/31/2006, 08:46 AM	#11
yeame Moved On Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: maine Posts: 488	here in maine 2" pinks sell for about $100 each