Most Expensive Zoanthid/Paly Per Polyp

[Bongo Shrimp]

Ok, so I've always heard about zoas that go for $200-$500 per polyp but haven't really seen any pics so I can get a sense of what they look like.

Does anyone know what some of the most expensive zoas per polyp are? (purple and blue hornets EXCLUDED)

Or can you give me an example of a zoa that goes for $200-$500 per polyp?

If so, can you post a pic or a link to a pic so I (and everyone else) can see them. And please be sure to post a price with the pic so we know what kind of $$$ we're talking about.


Notice the key words per polyp.

[blammomike]

im sure that just happens when something frist comes around and is hard to get, supply and demand

[Sharkbaitz]

Never heard or seen anything that went for that high. Purple People Eaters are always up there around $50 per polyp. But of course I wouldn't even bother with such outrageous per polyp pricing.

[ALWAYSFISHIN]

Usually what happens is a new morph or find comes up for BID on ebay, usually not even NEW, just hasnt gotten in everyones tank yet................................and supply and demand......and reefers EGOs take over......watch ebay thats where it starts....wait 6 months youll get a discount 75%off lol

[SIR PATRICK]

The last REALLY expensive polyp I recall seeing was the captain america paly.

I have no links, but a quick search will probly find it for you.

[Bongo Shrimp]

I know what you're saying about ebay and I've actually seen the captain america paly on ebay. So I guess the price per polyp just depends on how new and/or common it is in the market and it changes all the time.

[SIR PATRICK]

To bad everyone didnt know that under the right conditions zoas/palys are the weeds of the reef world, and arent, IMO, worth more than $10 a polyp, and in most cases 10 cents......

If more people knew better, and truly understood these said polyps, these prices wouldnt be heard of.

Disclamer- I sure do love these "weeds" of the coral world!!!!

Been keeping an eye out for the worlds next "hot polyp". Wonder what it will be? Who knows.....

One thing I do know- there will be many people willing to pay for it, unfortunatly.....

Had to add my 2 cents on the subject- no offence intended to anyone.

[Mgers21]

Im a firm believer that your just paying for the name with those "designer" corals anyway. If it has a clever name it costs more. I can understand why some cost more/less by colors and types but some are just ridiculous...

[blammomike]

if you want nice things you usually pay

[ALWAYSFISHIN]

Originally Posted by blammomike

if you want nice things you usually pay

well said ... as with anything!! pay 6000.00 when the new LCD tvs come out 1year later same tv 2200