Indo Coral Ban Lifted?

[Caliguy1983]

I just read thru this entire thread and learned nothing substantial. Other than people don’t like torch prices or my “friend” has an order on the way etc....we’ve heard this all before. The fact is Torches won’t flood the market and asd will never sell them for $5 a head even if they reopen Indo. Until someone actually receives a confirmed order, this is all hearsay and I can’t believe reef2reef sent out an email plugging this thread.

 

[John3]

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[Gw2kpro]

So the ban has been lifted and so far one guy knows about it?

 

[Jon Fishman]

Also, that giant elegance on the right is bananas and I love it. How long have you had it?

The little one I’ve had a month or so, the one on the right about 9 months


And I hear you! I have the Walt Disneys and other named stuff too..... I ultimately buy what pleases my eye. Nice tank by the way!

 

[JaimeAdams]

So.... My thoughts.

1. The prices of the good stuff aren't going to move much. It's all aquacultured at this point and people would rather purchase stuff they know won't color shift or melt in their tanks. Back when bounce mushrooms were the rage those coral farmers in Indo saw us paying thousands and raised their prices too simply asking for their slice of the pie. If you think that after 2 years of not getting paid these farmers are going to charge importers the same price for torches that they are on here seeing people charge a grand for as they did back when those were a dime a dozen you are mistaken.

2. It is looking good for Indo opening back up at least for Mariculture, possibly not for wild harvested colonies. I have a friend who is a very large importer and have had the conversation with him recently. No, Indo is not open. It is looking very promising that it will open soon, but there are no health certificates issued and nothing leaving the country so no it is not open.

 

[Brian1f1]

Technically I’m not judging them, I’m laughing at them.

The ole sayings still hold true. “To each their own.”, and “A fool and his money are soon parted.”

Technically I’m not judging them, I’m laughing at them.

The ole sayings still hold true. “To each their own.”, and “A fool and his money are soon parted.”

“The price is whatever the market will bear” Unknown

“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” Unknown

“Honey catches more flies than vinegar” Unknown

“Some people who drive old Hyundais, ostensibly (or possibly) by choice, laugh at folks in sweet new BMWs and Teslas to hide their envy/jealousy/rage and to reassure themselves of their choices so that they can maintain their fragile ego strength” Brian1F1 2019

 

[Brian1f1]

The little one I’ve had a month or so, the one on the right about 9 months


And I hear you! I have the Walt Disneys and other named stuff too..... I ultimately buy what pleases my eye. Nice tank by the way!

Okay, let’s be friends.

 

[James w Lewis]

Maybe people will stop paying 500 for a torch

 

[jlts21]

Maybe people will stop paying 500 for a torch

I wouldn't count on it. At least until they become EXTREMELY easy to get and there is an abundance of them. They will still be listed at $300+ a head and people will still pay it.

 

[James w Lewis]

Thing is, I never wanted a torch till they became so high and popular.

 

[jefra]

Was pukani rock sourced from Indonesia or elsewhere? I know it became unavailable shortly around the time of the Indo ban. I'm excited for better and cheaper Euphyllia availability, but also to hopefully get some pukani again.

 

[madlos123]

Hello guys Ig ive been a hermit in the past 3-4 years. Not adding any corals for 3 years and just letting them grow Here's some picts of my tank that some people might think im crazy hehe
Here's my video on my Youtube Channel

 

[Reef Lounge Coral]

 

[Brian1f1]

 

[Brian1f1]

Hello guys Ig ive been a hermit in the past 3-4 years. Not adding any corals for 3 years and just letting them grow Here's some picts of my tank that some people might think im crazy hehe
Here's my video on my Youtube Channel

Sooooo how much for a head ? ;Hurting

 

[madlos123]

Hopefully they will open soon so I can trade some other ones hehe.

 

[madlos123]

Sooooo how much for a head ? ;Hurting

Currently not sure on price. If I do sell some ill probably sell locally, never shipped corals.

 

[BigKid4788]

Things may not get that much cheaper. If I’m the Indo people I’m charging more than I used to knowing that it might be extremely limited. It would be like the grocery stores charging .35/gal for milk. Why? People are now used to paying higher prices.
If I’m the wholesalers too, even if Indo does t charge more, they have the ability to make more money. I’m preparing for the worst and hoping for the best

 

[Marlon C]

Torches will always command their price. If you guys think the prices will drop to 10 per head for an indo gold or aussie good luck. Sucks but it's the nature of the beast
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[Brian1f1]

I just read thru this entire thread and learned nothing substantial. Other than people don’t like torch prices or my “friend” has an order on the way etc....we’ve heard this all before. The fact is Torches won’t flood the market and asd will never sell them for $5 a head even if they reopen Indo. Until someone actually receives a confirmed order, this is all hearsay and I can’t believe reef2reef sent out an email plugging this thread.

Agreed, this has been about as accurate as the guy from Pacific East was when he used to have threads detailing all of his supposed insider knowledge about Indo reopening a year or more ago. At least the fits he threw when anyone pointed out that none of his prognostications ever came to pass were very entertaining (even if the show ended up getting the thread closed), here we got nothing!