Hey Brian, I know what you are saying, and yes, it does look like you got caught in a tight pricing spot.

We do breed the porph species incredibly well. Frankly, I don't know how this didn't happen ten years ago. We have always had terrific success with them, but it seems like only in the past couple of years that other breeders, here and abroad, are having equally strong success.

The porph pricing is a simple expression of supply and demand. We had our best year ever, but at the anticipated pricing, we weren't moving enough babies and yearlings to offset production.

Latis are a "newer" species, so I originally anticipated they would hold a stronger value than Coxi. The reality is different. The Coxi retain such great markings as adults that they remain the most popular porph species. No problem, I really dig them, but I guessed wrong on demand : )

There are very few customers at $1500 each (as we paid for original stock, in forced 2.1 reverse trios : ). There are still only a handful at $1500 a pair. A few more at $900-$1000 a pair. But TONS more at a $350-$500 pair pricepoint.

They are a terrific species to keep and work with, and very beautiful visually.

We happen to have a couple more yearling female Latis still on hand. Would a yearling female at no charge help to soothe the "bite" a bit for you? I would be happy to do that, we certainly appreciate your business and support.

Onward and upward with the mighty porphyraceus!
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