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ORA Mandarins

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Gered, Jun 14, 2010.

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  1. Jun 14, 2010 #1
    Gered

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    Does anyone know if any of the stores in Iowa have these yet? I would love to get a mandarin that eats frozen or pellets. I guess there is a guy on RC who got one and it was eating pelleted food.
     
  2. Jun 14, 2010 #2
    Matt

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    I'd like to know too!
     
  3. Jun 14, 2010 #3
    Matt

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    We should call Iowa Sea Scapes and see if they can get a couple
     
  4. Jun 14, 2010 #4
    Nik Windsor Heights

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    Adams had 1 a few weeks ago.
     
  5. Jun 14, 2010 #5
    fmsill Cedar Falls

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    Im hopeing to get one to!
     
  6. Jun 14, 2010 #6
    Elazar

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    TESKE in Moline IL. have them for 20$$ great store with good prices
     
  7. Jun 14, 2010 #7
    Gered

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    $20!? So is he losing money on them? The going rate sounds like it is $50. Sounds like the big thing is a lot of people are worried stores are going to push regular ones as ORA.
     
  8. Jun 14, 2010 #8
    Foo

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    Adams sells ORA corals and fish and gets stuff every other week.
     
  9. Jun 15, 2010 #9
    mthomp

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    the ones at teskes are not ora, i have asked and they said "Huh"
     
  10. Jun 15, 2010 #10
    gravattj

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    Just bought one from Sea of Marvels for $20 in North Liberty
     
  11. Jun 15, 2010 #11
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    before buying any, I would ask to see it eat frozen food just to make sure.
     
  12. Jun 15, 2010 #12
    Bela

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    Those saying $20, are you sure you know what you are buying? That seems like an absolute too good to be true deal. If it is true, I need to get me one!
     
  13. Jun 15, 2010 #13
    mthomp

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    I gotta agree with xroads and bella here. I just cant comprehend the idea of them going for the same price as captive bred. i also hate to think that some lfs are going to try and take advantage of people just taking their word for it.
     
  14. Jun 15, 2010 #14
    Matt

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    Probably the best bet is to buy from someone who knows what they have in stock. And definitely make sure the fish eat frozen pellets before you leave the store. If people have a problem showing you that the fish eat frozen pellets, then they don't need your business.
     
  15. Jun 15, 2010 #15
    Bluefool

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    *sigh* Ten years plus of planning a tank to keep one specific fish, and when I finally get the money together and begin assembling a massive tank with a 'fuge to be able to properly care for it, somebody comes out with a nano version of it.

    I've known the guy at Sea of Marvels for about 15 years or so; and I would doubt heavily he would sell something shady in anyway....it just isn't him.

    I trust the guys at Adams too; too many GIRS members work there, and we know where they live /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/wink.gif.
     
  16. Jun 15, 2010 #16
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    Last time I knew, Hung wasnt an ORA dealer.
     
  17. Jun 15, 2010 #17
    Gered

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    Just thought I would chime in and say if you see anyone selling these for under $50 you better make sure they eat in front of you. I have been reading threads on quite a few forums and $50 is the going rate and currently only Target Mandarins are released. Soon as I can find someone to get me one I will put up my experience.
     
  18. Jun 15, 2010 #18
    mthomp

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    wonder if we will be able to order these from bluezoo or la anytime soon
     
  19. Jun 15, 2010 #19
    Kylie

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    For those who don't know I work at Petland and our ORA order list only says coming soon each month. We think they should start being available sometime this summer but that is just a theory.
     
  20. Jun 16, 2010 #20
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    What's the difference between "ORA" and other Mandarins?
     
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