How big?

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emsquared19
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How big?

Post by emsquared19 »

Hello,

How big should I let my Albino Bushynose Plecos grow to before I move/sell them?

Thanks!
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Re: How big?

Post by MatsP »

Depends on who's buying them, how much they are willing to pay for a given size, and what space you have available. Many shops prefer larger fish, so will pay more for 2" fish than 1" fish - but you need more space to allow them to grow out.

1" is about the smallest I would "distribute". I have moved smaller fish between tanks, but when it comes to rehoming further than a few feet, I think about 1" is the minimum for safe transport and adaption to the new environment.

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Re: How big?

Post by emsquared19 »

Great, thanks for the info, thank you!

Marc
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