Bristlenose plecos extinct from Atlanta, GA ?

[freshwaterluis]

Hi,

I'm just wondering if anybody knows where I can buy a couple of Bristlenose plecos around Atlanta. I had seen them at PetSmart on Howell Mill which is the closest to my area. However, my tank was not cycled at the time so I could not buy them. The tank is now perfect for them (with caves, driftwood, lots of algae), but I cant find them anywhere near here. I saw some at PetLand but they were $10 each (PetSmart had them less than $5). Why are they so scarce? Any suggestions of where I can find them?
Thanks,

 

[black hills tj]

AquaBid.com - Sell or buy aquarium related equipment and fish in an auction format!

There are some great sellers there that I have worked with personally. Can't beat the prices either.

 

[mgamer20o0]

have you called around to other lfs? i bought some off a forum before now mine are breeding lol

 

[Jchillin]

Bristlenoses are not very common at the LFS (at least not in NY). I've always got mine from breeders.

 

[black hills tj]

Bristlenoses are not very common at the LFS (at least not in NY). I've always got mine from breeders.

I only have one LFS that regularly carries BN Plecos(albino, standard, long fin, and standard fin), but that is only because she buys from a local breeder. Another LFS can special order them..for a price.

 

[Lager]

I got mine from an online source. I have not seen them locally.

 

[freshwaterluis]

Thanks for the responses, I thought I was the only one having this problem. I went nuts looking for them, I even composed a list of petshops in the Atlanta area to call every Thursday (after every petshop restocked). All PetSmart (list on website),plus:

Petland 4733-B Ashford Dunwoody Rd Dunwoody, GA 30338 Phone 770-396-7358 :: Fax 770-604-9862

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The Fish Store (out of business): 6600 Roswell Road, Suite D [/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Sandy Springs, GA 30328 [/FONT]http://www.thefishstore.com/ [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]404.231.5111[/FONT]

Fish Forum (770) 934-6400 | 1353 Brockett Rd # H , Clarkston GA 30021

Asian Tropical Fish (770) 936-0068 | 4897 Buford Hwy # 163 , Chamblee GA 30341

Paradise Tropical Fish (404) 363-0099 | 4726 Jonesboro Rd # C , Forest Park GA 30297

Other than that, I dont know any other LFS nearby. Like you guys said, I'll probably just get them on PetLand, or online,

Thanks,

 

[SpeedEuphoria]

This seller is in Athens, GA, he normally has BN plecos forsale for a good price $3 each or so, I only see albinos currently.
http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/auction.cgi?fwcatfishp&1224172197

 

[rob28]

are bristlenoses the same as madussas's? if so, all the lfs in my area say they are out of season.

 

[black hills tj]

are bristlenoses the same as madussas's? if so, all the lfs in my area say they are out of season.

As far as I know they are two different species of pleco.

 

[rob28]

oh

 

[black hills tj]

Bristlenose pleco's are L144 and Medusa's are L034 if I'm not mistaken.

 

[rob28]

i dont know bout the numbers but you were right. they are different. thanks for the clear-up

 

[black hills tj]

i dont know bout the numbers but you were right. they are different. thanks for the clear-up

Not a problem. I'm glad I could help. For further clarification:

www.planetcatfish.com
www.plecofanatics.com