View Full Version : Zebra pleco
kdblove_99
06-07-2003, 12:14 AM
Who sells them? I never see them for sale and think they are awesome also how about a Scarlet pleco these and Gold nugget are my 3 favorite plecos.
My local fish store had a red tail lyre pleco for $50 is that a good price? its a nice looking pleco also
damion
06-07-2003, 1:37 AM
Lfs says the zebras will be available in July. As for a Gold nugget, got one for $24.00
kdblove_99
06-07-2003, 1:46 AM
where the heck did you get a Gold Nugget for $24.00?
www.aquariumstuffers.com has them for about that price.
valerie
06-07-2003, 2:17 AM
scarlet plecos get very big(18"), so they aren't recommended for the average person. They are also aggresive and need to be house with proper tankmates.
As for goldnuggets they go for about 30-50$can for one up here.
Zebras are my favorite also and cost about 50-100$can depending on the time of year(and store).They also need calmer tankmates(if you choose to keep them with other fish) as they can't compete for food.
When you start gettign into fancy plecos its starts getting tricky, first they cost lots and are usually wild caught so they most ikely carry parasites. Some of them also need to be kept in the right kind of water(soft and low ph)
KateA.
06-07-2003, 10:28 AM
Zebra Pleco: They can be scarce and hard to get to feed. We've not had good luck with them. I seem to remember they don't like algae so you have to feed blanched vegies like zucchini, broccoli, etc... Am I crazy? They also can be expensive. I think the last time I saw them from our wholesaler they cost over $50.
$24 for a gold nugget is a good price. Our most common price is $29-35 USD and we only order them when we can keep the price that low. I would definitely treat both of them for parasites upon arrival. I seem to remember an article in Aquarium Fish Magazine regarding exotic plecos, maybe a year ago???
damion
06-07-2003, 11:29 AM
Got mine in CT
valerie
06-07-2003, 2:38 PM
zebra plecos don't eat algae or veggies, they prefer bloodworms and other meaty foods.
Goldnuggets are also not very good algae eaters and prefer meaty foods.They might take a piece of zuchini now and then.THey also do best with some driftwood.
The scalet pleco is also a carnivore. So if you want an algae aeter these are not good choices.
dbcb314
06-07-2003, 5:36 PM
there is a gold nugget pleco at my lfs for 25
clayt101
06-07-2003, 5:45 PM
I'm trying to set up a breeding colony of zebras. Currently I have 9 of them in a 30 gallon, but will soon be splitting them up into 3 20 gallon aquariums.
KateA.
06-10-2003, 2:57 PM
Valerie, thanks for refreshing my memory.;)
polkadot
06-16-2003, 8:06 PM
The L046 season is in June/July and you should be able to find them from many sources to look for the best price.
YodaAz
06-08-2005, 8:38 PM
www.aquariumstuffers.com has them for about that price.
How do you sign up / get on this site??? :look:
$50 for a scarlet is a good price just remember they are carnivores, and they get huge.
kevinfishboy
06-09-2005, 12:34 PM
www.liveaquaria.com sells, gold nugget, zebra plecos, im not sure about the other one u r looking for>
Biznatch
06-09-2005, 12:48 PM
I don't think they will respond since the post was origionally from 2003.....
MonoSebaelover
06-10-2005, 12:23 AM
Aquariumstuffers.com has sadly shut its doors. It was my favorite place to get good marine fish pretty cheap, but they decided to quit selling! I will miss them!
f8ldzz
06-10-2005, 1:37 AM
For some odd reason there's a WHOLE bunch of them on http://www.aquabid.com/
FishSeller
06-10-2005, 7:07 AM
Believe it or not, Zebra Plecos are one of the easier plecos to breed. Their small size makes them a decent candidate for keeping one pair of fish in a 10 gallon tank, their eggs are large, and the fry are hardy (all relatively speaking, of course). I'm sure there are a lot of hobbyists that are producing these fish.
clayt101
06-10-2005, 9:14 AM
Just a warning, several people have been ripped off by sellers in Germany selling Zebras. The guy selling them has no feedback. For more info, there is a thread on the forums at planet catfish.
f8ldzz
06-13-2005, 6:30 AM
Believe it or not, Zebra Plecos are one of the easier plecos to breed. Their small size makes them a decent candidate for keeping one pair of fish in a 10 gallon tank, their eggs are large, and the fry are hardy (all relatively speaking, of course). I'm sure there are a lot of hobbyists that are producing these fish.
All my research seems to concur.
Problem with being in Hawai is the strict DoAg restrictions.
I've heard there's *one* breeder down here that sells them at $200 - $300 a pop!
Time to give em competition? :)
f8ldzz
06-13-2005, 6:31 AM
Just a warning, several people have been ripped off by sellers in Germany selling Zebras. The guy selling them has no feedback. For more info, there is a thread on the forums at planet catfish.
Yep, that doesn't surprise me.
"0" feedback selling big bucks auctions scare me.
Typical disclaimers apply.
Boohoo
06-13-2005, 6:41 AM
I bought my gold nugget for $25Can. I have had him for almost a month and he seems to prefer shrimp pellets over other foods and veggies.
FishSeller
06-14-2005, 11:49 AM
Boo,
Gold Nuggets feed primarily on pellets. Give them frozen bloodworms or blackworms as well. Everything I've read suggests that they do not eat very much algae.
Boohoo
06-14-2005, 1:03 PM
I have been dropping in some frozen bloodworms and some frozen brine shrimp. I just don't know how much he gets. Everyone else chows that stuff down as it makes its way to the bottom. Got any suggestions?