Zebra plecos

[Samzter]

Okay, I've seen this ad for a breeding pair of zebra plecos which have approximately had 6 successful spawns. How much do you think I should offer? Lowest offers you would think for these please! I know how to care for them etc , and I do have another tank if need be. Thanks!

 

[Tsaye]

I've been wanting those for a while but the only way I could get them is online or ordering them through the LFS and they are $249 each. I don't know if that's the normal price range or not. Hope you get them, they are amazing!

 

[Samzter]

I will try ... But the money could be a problem . I found some for £ 60 each but I think they have all gone! Checked again and there are some for £85 but I'm not sure if they post or deliver. I've found a pic of one for £25!! I'm not entirely sure if their genuine but I'll post the pic and you guys tell me if you think it is or not.

 

[Cleggat]

Looks more like clown pleco instead, the lighter stripes are far too tan and the pattern does not look right from the photo. Sorry Here's a zebra view from above so you can compare -

 

[Samzter]

Yeah I just found that out.. I have found someone who's tank has crashed and they have 4 zebra plecos for £40 each or £125 for the lot!

 

[severum mama]

L204 (which is pictured in your iPhone screenshot above) is not the zebra pleco you're probably thinking of...
Panaque sp. (L204) • Loricariidae • Cat-eLog • PlanetCatfish

L046 is the zebra pleco that is so sought-after.
Hypancistrus zebra • Loricariidae • Cat-eLog • PlanetCatfish

 

[Cleggat]

Geez, it's your lucky day! You getting them?

 

[Samzter]

Thank you severum mumma for confirming that. If I can get hold of the person I'll let you know if I buy any!

 

[Cleggat]

Ah, I hope you get some!

 

[severum mama]

I seriously doubt that they are going to be L046 at that price. L204 (and other fish that are known as "zebra plecos") are still very cool fish though.

 

[Samzter]

Their tank broke down but I will get them to send me pics .

 

[Aquatic_Adam]

L204 (which is pictured in your iPhone screenshot above) is not the zebra pleco you're probably thinking of...
Panaque sp. (L204) • Loricariidae • Cat-eLog • PlanetCatfish

L046 is the zebra pleco that is so sought-after.
Hypancistrus zebra • Loricariidae • Cat-eLog • PlanetCatfish

Yeah, for that low a price, I don't foresee them being the rarer L-46 Zebra Pleco. Plus that early Pleco pic looks more like a Clown Pleco. There are some other Plecos under the moniker of Zebra Pleco for cheaper, but not the L-46.

 

[severum mama]

Yeah, for that low a price, I don't foresee them being the rarer L-46 Zebra Pleco. Plus that early Pleco pic looks more like a Clown Pleco. There are some other Plecos under the moniker of Zebra Pleco for cheaper, but not the L-46.

The screenshot above was labeled L204 so that's what I was going on. So many of the plecos look a lot alike and would be very tough to ID on a phone screen.

 

[Samzter]

Yeah I'm on iPad I do know now that , that pleco is a 206 so I will keep an eye out for zebra plecos

 

[Samzter]

Okay I have asked for two and if he can send me pics. Okay I have rung the guy twice and messaged him. No response . I'll leave it to the morning ...

 

[Cleggat]

Awesome, fingers crossed for you.