Zev Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 My ten year old daughter has always liked Plecos, she is very interested that we will be getting a tank, but couldn't care less what is in it, as long as we have a Pleco, and she doesn't like Bristlenoses at all for some reason. Anyway, yesterday we were at one of the LFS and she sees a Pleco that is not hiding behind stuff, but happliy grazing the bottom of the tank. He has gold spots that almost look two-toned. 'Ooo..' she says, 'can we get one of those, I like him the best', complete with the obligatory puppy dog eyes look. I reply mabye, after we actually get a fishtank! So, being extremely organised about the matter, she goes and asks the guy in the shop what sort it is so we can get one the same later. He gives her the name, and she goes over to the tank to see how much it is... $159 the most expensive one there! The only other fish she liked was the Arowana, at about four times the price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 That's about average, even inexpensive for the fancier plecos. Unless you want the boring, dime a dozen fish every other person has you're going to have to pay a little bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Hi Zev, You could always tell her to start saving her pocket money :lol: :lol: :lol: Lynda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted January 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Hey, that's a good idea.. The time it's gonna take us to build the house, let alone have enough money left for the monster tank and accessories, she could probably do that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETEYPLECO Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Hi Zev, I have the same taste in plecos. All the smaller species are the flashy expensive ones and are quite pricey. The cheaper ones (redspot etc) soon grow way to big for most common tanks. But they are the best fish ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted January 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Hi Peteypleco I think she liked the colour, and possibly the fact that he was mooching about on the bottom of the tank looking for food, while the others were hiding behind the heater! She is very impressed that they eat zuchinni and watermelon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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