Too small for auction?

[Nick]

So i known for the auction it is said that no fish under 1" is accepted but does this hold true to Neolamprologus multifasciatus? Pretty sure they are too small regardless for this auction but for the Grand Rapids one I was hoping to sell a few bags of them.

[JeffroM]

I've seen fish go through all the auctions that are way smaller than an inch.  So does it happen - all the time.  Is it still against the clubs rules - yes.

[Ron]

Usually there is an exception to the 1" rule for dwarf cichlids. You'd want to check the specific auction rules for exact details. Sometimes it's 1/2", but more often I've seen it's 3/4".

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P.S. Just because some people don't follow the rules doesn't make it right.

[Marty]

Send a pm to gcalvus (unless he wants to answer here).  He's the auction chair for Motor City.

[Thriftyfisher]

I don’t believe GVAC has a minimum size limit. 

Having said that, generally you don’t want to sell fish that are less than a couple months old and the larger the fish the better.  Small young fish don’t survive the bagging and transport process as well as their older counterparts.  The goal is to get the most you can for the fish you are selling and in this regard, size does mater.

[Nick]

I was thinking 3/4" would be good for those little guys. Ill ask gcalvus too. Maybe ill just grow them out and sell them in the fall. They will be about 2 months old come the GVAC.

[SirBailey]

http://www.motorcityaquariumsociety.com/Events/MCAS%20Auction%20Flyer%20Nov%2009.doc

There is no specific rule for minimum size, but the general rule is 3/4" for dwarf and small fish.  The clubs just don't want young fish that may not survive the long days at auction.

Gary

[gcalvus]

http://www.motorcityaquariumsociety.com/Events/MCAS%20Auction%20Flyer%20Nov%2009.doc

There is no specific rule for minimum size, but the general rule is 3/4" for dwarf and small fish.  The clubs just don't want young fish that may not survive the long days at auction.

Gary

Just like Gary said with the multi's 1/2 inch would be the smallest, we will not let pinheads go through they will
not survive the long day.

  Gary
  Ps every one congrat Gary ( sir Bailey) on he's new baby girl

[Nick]

http://www.motorcityaquariumsociety.com/Events/MCAS%20Auction%20Flyer%20Nov%2009.doc

There is no specific rule for minimum size, but the general rule is 3/4" for dwarf and small fish.  The clubs just don't want young fish that may not survive the long days at auction.

Gary

Just like Gary said with the multi's 1/2 inch would be the smallest, we will not let pinheads go through they will
not survive the long day.

Thanks. Ill wait till they are 3/4" then...just to make sure. The auction this week will be my first that ive brought anything to sell. All large adult fish but still will be a learning process.

[gcalvus]

see you there