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Mr.Firemouth
03-16-2005, 10:57 AM
No wholesalers can get zebra plecos. Why is this and how long will it last?
Maj0rFiSh
03-16-2005, 11:28 AM
Dunno but when you can get them, get a few :) And set up a solid bog wood tank lol, i wouldnt mind tryin to bread them you know...
Archangel
03-16-2005, 1:36 PM
I believe , not entirely sure, that Brasil issued a ban on the exportation of L046 because continued fishing will most likely result in extinction. You usually have to get them from breeders, thus the high prices. There is a LFS in my area that can get them for me, but I have absolutely no interest in them. IMO, there are alot better plecos out there for alot better prices.
Reiner
03-16-2005, 2:10 PM
Archangel you are correct. It is illegal now for Brasilian exporters to export them from there country.
Maj0rFiSh
03-16-2005, 2:12 PM
I believe , not entirely sure, that Brasil issued a ban on the exportation of L046 because continued fishing will most likely result in extinction. You usually have to get them from breeders, thus the high prices. There is a LFS in my area that can get them for me, but I have absolutely no interest in them. IMO, there are alot better plecos out there for alot better prices.
Nice avatar ;)
If you kick around the catfish specialist sites there are usually juveniles for sale, but don't expect a bargain.
Seaman
03-17-2005, 9:03 PM
I believe , not entirely sure, that Brasil issued a ban on the exportation of L046 because continued fishing will most likely result in extinction. You usually have to get them from breeders, thus the high prices. There is a LFS in my area that can get them for me, but I have absolutely no interest in them. IMO, there are alot better plecos out there for alot better prices.
Absolutely correct!
ChileRelleno
03-19-2005, 9:30 PM
They are somewhat uncommon to rare and due to habitat destruction and over-collection, they may become extinct in the wild (controversial subject).
There are reports that the Brasilian government has or is banning the exportation of these fish, I've not seen documentation of this yet.
Best done as a species tank, and if your going to keep them please do the world a favor and breed them, literally you may be doing the world a favor if they do become extinct in the wild.
Best breeding groups are one male and 3-4 females in a riverine habitat with lots of breeding sites.
Excellent info available at PLanetcatfish and Plecofanatics
Please thouroghly research these beautiful fish before buying, these are not ordinary plecs. One big difference is that these little guys prefer meaty diets, they don't do algae.
uscuba2
03-20-2005, 12:36 PM
They are somewhat uncommon to rare and due to habitat destruction and over-collection, they may become extinct in the wild (controversial subject).
There are reports that the Brasilian government has or is banning the exportation of these fish, I've not seen documentation of this yet.
Best done as a species tank, and if your going to keep them please do the world a favor and breed them, literally you may be doing the world a favor if they do become extinct in the wild.
Best breeding groups are one male and 3-4 females in a riverine habitat with lots of breeding sites.
Excellent info available at PLanetcatfish and Plecofanatics
Please thouroghly research these beautiful fish before buying, these are not ordinary plecs. One big difference is that these little guys prefer meaty diets, they don't do algae.
They are banned and for documents check CITIES
I don't think they are worth the money, people want just cause they are rare.