Great news for the hobby.

[lloyd378]

Great news for the hobby!!!!! I just read an update from the recently retired Jeff Rapps. This is so good for the hobby. I’m ecstatic and plan to support the new owner as soon as It’s operational.

 

[DMD123]

There was talk that someone would buy the business, but it was just a rumor. Glad to see the torch being passed on. Thanks for sharing this good news @lloyd378

 

[lloyd378]

Absolutely.

I hobbyist named Matt Hand who I’ve ordered fish from in the past passed on the post in one of my fish groups on Facebook and I knew it needed to be here too. Whenever it’s running again, maybe we should do a group buy like the old days so we can save on shipping

 

[DMD123]

A good old group buy would be awesome! I still need to find a replacement for my Pearsei... still not sure what but something big and calm

 

[FishBeast]

This is great! I'm down for a group buy whenever you're ready.

 

[dwarfpike]

If Jeff is helping with his contacts, this is great news.

 

[lloyd378]

Well, the website is up and running again.... limited list right now as he builds up inventory.... I read the update so I’ll post the screen shots below

 

[lloyd378]

 

[DMD123]

Very cool, just looked at the website and stock list.

 

[lloyd378]

Very cool, just looked at the website and stock list.

Already has big lipped Red Devils on the list

 

[DMD123]

Already has big lipped Red Devils on the list

Yeah... I saw that. I would love some but already have a ton of amphs to grow out! lol

Also noticed a little difference in listings. Many say CB (captive bred) but dont necessarily tell you if F1, F2, etc. Rapps used to pretty much tell you what generation it was.

 

[lloyd378]

Yeah... I saw that. I would love some but already have a ton of amphs to grow out! lol

Also noticed a little difference in listings. Many say CB (captive bred) but dont necessarily tell you if F1, F2, etc. Rapps used to pretty much tell you what generation it was.

I heard that was coming as they move forward

 

[lloyd378]

But I also believe that the term captive bred is used for any fish lower than an F1 when Jeff used to use CB

 

[DMD123]

But I also believe that the term captive bred is used for any fish lower than an F1 when Jeff used to use CB

When I got my Bumblebee Oscar from him it was listed as “CB” with nothing else. When asked, Jeff said they were likely F2 or later. Sounded like he was getting them from someone else who had a breeding pair.

As time goes on my preference for a wet pet usually steers me away from wild caught. F1 can even seem very ‘wild’ in how leery and different they can seem to act at times. Seems strange to use the word “domesticated” to describe fish but seems the F2 onward really are not as shy and much more interactive with humans.