Fruju Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 Popped into HFF albany today, they have a group of about 10 or so ZEBRA PLECOS Sold to approved homes only. Posted on here if anyone is interested, no price on tank, asked about it, you have to make a serious inquiry - ideally more than one so we can breed these guys - about 3-4cm right now so not mature. Also have some cool pitbull plecos too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-town... Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 pics or your lying :lol: :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 That didn't take long :roll: ... well yes it did, cos I kept quiet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie841 Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 Do these fish come with any form of paper work to prove what they really are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze-dragon Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 how much are you trying to sell them for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 Do these fish come with any form of paper work to prove what they really are? Is that a serious question? If you really want to know pm HFF direct. Sometimes 'pedigrees' are not worth the paper they are written on. When things go back several generations how does one know that 'mongrel' has not sneaked in somewhere along the line (and I'm not just talking fish), because you can be guaranteed that no one is going to be telling if ultimately the price will be affected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firenzenz Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 I was more smitten by the tank of shell dwellers- didn't say what they were but looked like some sort Lamprologus Ocellatus. Zebs did look good though. nice blue to the white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruju Posted April 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 They look primo as, too rich for me though, hopefully some pleco fanatic picks these up and breeds them. So much moaning about them not being here, now that they are some had better step up :lol: With the sufficient cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 The shell dwellers were really nice, as were the killies, the apistos and the new plecs were beautiful. I'm broke though, just bought another house so no more purchases for me for a wee while anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 Are there males and females? or just one sex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 At 3cm you won't be able to sex them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antwan Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 Good to see they're available, now somebody put your money where your mouth is :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEE Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 they look awesome someone please try breed them :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 Good to see they're available, now somebody put your money where your mouth is :lol: lots of people already have The first 4-5 batches were presold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie841 Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 With the risk of theft I do not think many people would say (on a public forum) that they have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 Do these fish come with any form of paper work to prove what they really are? There's not much else they could be really. Beautiful little fish, fingers crossed on big wednesday, would make an excellent addition to my South American tank! Might just have to settle for a couple more L204 though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr pleco Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 sweet now who was buying me them again??? oh yeah and save at least 20 for charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 :lol: :roll: :lol: I do remember someone saying they would buy them for you :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-town... Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 sweet now who was buying me them again??? oh yeah and save at least 20 for charlie DARN you beat me too it with the Charlie joke! ahahahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trav Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 i sore them and i asked one of the people their and they said $990 for 1 for aproved homes only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy_49nz Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 What is "approved" ????? Do they mean to those likely to breed them or able to buy them in packs of 6???? It makes sense to buy a couple and pool them with other owners to get a breeding group. At least that would remove the need to buy them by the dozen to get males/females. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr pleco Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 hmm wonders if charlie fits the "approved home " list i sore them and i asked one of the people their and they said $990 for 1 for aproved homes only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firenzenz Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 What is "approved" ????? Do they mean to those likely to breed them or able to buy them in packs of 6???? It makes sense to buy a couple and pool them with other owners to get a breeding group. At least that would remove the need to buy them by the dozen to get males/females. I guess they mean they will be asking appropriate questions if you asked them to bag you up a couple, to at least see that you know how to keep them, and have the right tankmates. I'd say that 50% of the fish stock they hold are more sensitive fish and more prone to die from inadequate conditions than Zebs, so at the end of the day if a punter has the inclination to buy one I can't see much point in refusing them because of a 'perceived' ability to care for them. If that were the case fish like Discus or blue rams would never be sold . As for group idea. it wouldn't work. A breeding program would be best if they were grown out together and let a heirarchy form in the colony. Popping a bunch a together as sexually mature adults is fraught with disaster. I think I'll hang out for some of davids L204 babies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 If that were the case fish like Discus or blue rams would never be sold. Don't forget what is probably the second most improperly kept fish in the hobby [behind goldfish]; CLOWN LOACHES!! If I get a few more L204, strike it lucky and get a male and female, and they successfully breed and raise fry in the 1400L community tank, then you're welcome to have a go at trying to catch them (without destroying the tank!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyruby Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 If I get a few more L204, strike it lucky and get a male and female, and they successfully breed and raise fry in the 1400L community tank, then you're welcome to have a go at trying to catch them (without destroying the tank!). I'd be keen on some of your L204 babies if you strike it lucky..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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