Free: 4 inch pleco!!

[Lane1223]

I have a pleco that is in a tank that I want to use as a pico and he's getting to big. You pay for shipping, you can have him. If you want him, just let me know and tell me how to ship.

 

[Mooselbell]

what kind of pleco? pretty please, pics? I have 56G and no pleco in it. I may be able to give him a home.

 

[Lane1223]

what kind of pleco? pretty please, pics? I have 56G and no pleco in it. I may be able to give him a home.

I don't know what kind. Just a plain Jane black pleco. Ill put pics up in just a minute. And that would be great.

 

[Lane1223]

I don't know what kind. Just a plain Jane black pleco. Ill put pics up in just a minute. And that would be great.

Here's a few pictures. What do you think?

 

[shadowstars123]

Here's a few pictures. What do you think?

I'll take him if no one else is

 

[WendiDell]

He looks like a Common Pleco, IMO. Your 56g isn't even close to large enough for him. A Common Pleco needs a 90g minimum and 125g is better. They average 22-24" and have a HUGE bio-load compared to most other fish. Keeping them in a tank that is to small will cause stunting (warped spine) and internal problems, which will cause pain and shorten their life.

Common Plecos are very cool and can be incredibly friendly and they can be trained. But they aren't for the average fish keeper, because of their size and tank requirements.
There is a Pleco Profile thread here on AA. They can give you all the details you'd need.

If you are getting a much bigger tank, then by all means Common Plecos make great (fish) pets. Otherwise, be kind to him and find someone with the tank size he really needs.

If you still want a Placo for your tank there are so many that are much smaller and will be better suited to your 56g tank.

It's true that a lot of the smaller Plecos can be a little pricey, but not all of them. What you find online is just a small sample of how many cool small Plecos there really are.

I just recently went into my LFS and asked them if they had any cool Plecos that stayed under 6" and didn't cost very much. We've all heard of BN Plecos, but he had these really awesome Green Dragon BN Plecos for $8.99 each. They are beautiful, only grow to 5" long and you could have 2-3 of them in your tank, depending on your other stock. They are just one example of whats out there, if you do a little research.

As far as this Common Pleco being given away. Some FS will will re-home Common Plecos for you. You just need to make a few phone calls and take him to the store.
I've re-homed a few of fish this way. Including 2 CP after I found out how big they got. And how much space they need. The FS is better equipped to house the Pleco while waiting for an appropriate home.

 

[Lane1223]

I'll take him if no one else is

Well I really don't want to take him back to the FS because all the ones around here are horrible... If you want him then we can arrange something. PM if you do. I just have to find out how to ship a fish.

 

[WendiDell]

Well I really don't want to take him back to the FS because all the ones around here are horrible... If you want him then we can arrange something. PM if you do. I just have to find out how to ship a fish.

Where did you get his? And where do you normally get your fish if they are all horrible?
I understand bad LFS, it's why I drive 3 citiies away to give all my business to a great FS that's not very close.

 

[Lane1223]

Well I got him from a local fish store called wet pets and critters an they hire kids who dint know how to take care of the tanks and he looked good so I got him but now I'm getting into saltwater and I need the tank. So I am now giving him a good new
home.

 

[WendiDell]

Well I got him from a local fish store called wet pets and critters an they hire kids who dint know how to take care of the tanks and he looked good so I got him but now I'm getting into saltwater and I need the tank. So I am now giving him a good new
home.

I've heard of wet pets before. Have you tried craigslist? That way you don't need to worry about shipping a live animal.

 

[shadowstars123]

Where you located? I might be able to pick him up

 

[Lane1223]

Where you located? I might be able to pick him up

I live in Longview Texas. I can meet somewhere close by.

 

[roundar]

I've heard of wet pets before. Have you tried craigslist? That way you don't need to worry about shipping a live animal.

There's nothing wrong with shipping fish. It's a common practice, and when done properly is as safe (or in some cases, safer) than getting one from the LFS.

 

[Crepe]

I live in Longview Texas. I can meet somewhere close by.

If you mail him priority I'll throw him in my pond. He should be able to last the winter. In fact the bayous in houston are infested with foot long plecos people released.

edit: On second thought...that might not be such a good idea. He'd end up koi food lol.

 

[shadowstars123]

I live in Longview Texas. I can meet somewhere close by.

I'm in socal.. So if you're willing to ship him I'd gladly take him

 

[Lane1223]

I'm in socal.. So if you're willing to ship him I'd gladly take him

Where is that? I may can save you the money and meet you half way.

 

[shadowstars123]

Where is that? I may can save you the money and meet you half way.

I'm in California.. So I think shipping would be a good idea

 

[Lane1223]

I'm in California.. So I think shipping would be a good idea

Haha oh. I thought you meant Texas. but yeah. How would you pay for shipping?

 

[shadowstars123]

Haha oh. I thought you meant Texas. but yeah. How would you pay for shipping?

Paypal? ( ignore this )

 

[Lane1223]

Paypal? ( ignore this )

Paypal would be good. Why should I ignore it?