Can't wait to purchase one of these guys! I sadly ran afoul of a store selling supposed dwarf snowball plecos, and, seeing how tiny yours are, I believe they were actually L201s. Mine was about 4.5 inches long. I got him last week, and he died yesterday of a bacterial infection I couldn't kick. I'm absolutely gutted. It feels terrible for a fish to die on your watch, and it feels equally terrible to have a fish on which you spent a lot of money die without any recourse from the store! after he died, I called every store in my city to see if any quarantine their fish ahead of time. Not a single one. Not only that, but none of them can guarantee sourcing of wild/tank bred, speciation, and more - even locally owned LFS. So, I took to the internet and found your company. I am so pleased to see a fish company making strides to improve the hobby and health of the fish, and you have made a loyal customer.
What you are describing is a big problem with the hobby these days. I remember in the 70s and 80s stores would not sell fish until they had quarantined them for a week, at least. I remember going to stores and seeing fish that I wanted and being told to come back after the quarantine period. Petco and PetSmart will sell fish that just arrived at the store an hour ago. This is too much stress on the fish and results in lots of deaths and people quitting the hobby.
I gotta say, I adore hearing that, "Hello everybody, it's Dan" because it means I get to take a cup of tea break and see some beautiful fish!! I'm currently suffering from that horrible affliction 'extreme lack of expendable income', so I can't afford to order fish yet, but I still watch the vids and streams to make my imaginary wish list! And I was pleasantly surprised to hear about your (?) Get Gills site as the are some great fish there too!
Very interesting….especially how you handle the to check them out. (I’m new to this so I’d be afraid if I touched them I might somehow harm them but watching you gently examine the fish it’s clearly not the case.)
I purchased 2 and put them in my pond and I cannot find my plecos! No idea what happened to them. I also drained the pond and washed the rocks up. They were not little. They were pretty big and now I'm wondering where they're at! 😭😢 I feel like writing to Unsolved Mysteries to see if they can help me! I don't even know if they're alive.
It depends on what is causing the cloudy eye and the bad fins. There are many types of pathogens that can cause either one. The best way to treat is to identify the pathogen and then find the best solution for dealing with that specific pathogen. There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for those issues. However, clean water, correct temperatures, a low-stress environment, and time can go a long way towards helping a fish heal up on its own.
Appreciate the info and here’s a pleco question. I’ve recently had horrible luck with clown plecos. Small established planted tank kept at 79 degrees and they never last more than a week while the rest of the fish (dwarf Gourami, ember tetras, and corydoras) have lived in the same tank for almost two years without issue. Is my main issue that I’m buying from petco? I’d love to spend more with someone like you but don’t want to keep losing expensive fish without understanding the issue.
Clown Plecos are very hardy fish. But even the hardiest fish can have its immune system ground down by this industry's normal supply chain. I'd recommend purchasing from a place which quarantines new arrivals and gives them some recover time before they are sold. If you have a local pet shop that has had a batch for a few weeks and they have clear eyes, good bellies, and generally look healthy, it might be worth getting them from there. Otherwise, we've got you covered here: dansfish.com/product.detail/4582/Clown-Pleco-(Panaque-maccus)
Most plecos are by themselves, so we can feed anytime of the day. A lot won't come out and eat during the day though, so we tend to feed closer to lights out.
I think you are referring to Common Plecos. Most hobbyists I know don't keep common plecos, including me. However, there are hundreds of species of plecos which don't pose a threat to the environment, including those in this vid.
Good job!
My tanks at 72 to keep everyone happy and it does great including the plants
The level of care you provide every fish that comes to you is amazing! ❤
Can't wait to purchase one of these guys! I sadly ran afoul of a store selling supposed dwarf snowball plecos, and, seeing how tiny yours are, I believe they were actually L201s. Mine was about 4.5 inches long. I got him last week, and he died yesterday of a bacterial infection I couldn't kick. I'm absolutely gutted. It feels terrible for a fish to die on your watch, and it feels equally terrible to have a fish on which you spent a lot of money die without any recourse from the store! after he died, I called every store in my city to see if any quarantine their fish ahead of time. Not a single one. Not only that, but none of them can guarantee sourcing of wild/tank bred, speciation, and more - even locally owned LFS. So, I took to the internet and found your company. I am so pleased to see a fish company making strides to improve the hobby and health of the fish, and you have made a loyal customer.
What you are describing is a big problem with the hobby these days. I remember in the 70s and 80s stores would not sell fish until they had quarantined them for a week, at least. I remember going to stores and seeing fish that I wanted and being told to come back after the quarantine period. Petco and PetSmart will sell fish that just arrived at the store an hour ago. This is too much stress on the fish and results in lots of deaths and people quitting the hobby.
There really IS a pleco for everyone! ❤
Those mini snowballs are my absolutely favorite!!!!!
Just found your channel and like the content, I subscribed and liked the video.
I love plecos so much always have them in my tanks right now I am rocking some clowns and some albino busy nose
I gotta say, I adore hearing that, "Hello everybody, it's Dan" because it means I get to take a cup of tea break and see some beautiful fish!!
I'm currently suffering from that horrible affliction 'extreme lack of expendable income', so I can't afford to order fish yet, but I still watch the vids and streams to make my imaginary wish list! And I was pleasantly surprised to hear about your (?) Get Gills site as the are some great fish there too!
Some nice fish thanks for sharing. I really like my Plecos in my aquarium.
It's so amazing how many you have to show us Thank you so much
Thank you for sharing your tanks with us
Those little plecos sure are adorable 🤗💓
Love those mini snowballs!
Very interesting
Great video on plecos! So many varieties!!
Hey dan a video about armored catfish, sturimosa, Rineloricaria, loricaridae catfish would be super helpful 🙏
Looking great Dan 😊
Im on your waiting list for the L600, thank you for showing this one in the video. Do you know the frequency for restock of the L600?
Hard to see but that one could be Ucayali Orange Spot Bristlenose
So are you saying this is NOT Will Wheaton?
Very interesting….especially how you handle the to check them out. (I’m new to this so I’d be afraid if I touched them I might somehow harm them but watching you gently examine the fish it’s clearly not the case.)
Great video quality.
Looks good!
I purchased 2 and put them in my pond and I cannot find my plecos! No idea what happened to them. I also drained the pond and washed the rocks up. They were not little. They were pretty big and now I'm wondering where they're at! 😭😢
I feel like writing to Unsolved Mysteries to see if they can help me! I don't even know if they're alive.
A fishy episode of CSI?
I think a lot of the Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina plecos can take it much cooler, but are commonly treated like tropicals.
Can clown pleco mix in with african cichlids? Could the one at 3.50 unknown.... be gold spot pleco?
I have a bristlenose with feint white dots on it, is this a normal bristy or some other type?
L174 Ocelot, the smallest plecos in the west
How can I get my hand on some of them minis
dansfish.com/product.detail/3174/L471-Mini-Snowball-Pleco-(Hypancistrus-sp.)
Just got some new pearl danio and they eat my plecos algae wafer every time even after they eat.any advice please and thanks
What kind of wood are you using if i may ask
Most of the wood comes from an old apple tree that died in my backyard, but we have various hardwoods in our tanks.
I have a very big group of L280 at home and they are just awesome, totally underrated. Stay super small, easy in care and breed like nuts. ☺️
how do you treat a pleco with clowdy eye and what do you do if the fins arent too good so i know how to treat if i ever run into these issues
It depends on what is causing the cloudy eye and the bad fins. There are many types of pathogens that can cause either one. The best way to treat is to identify the pathogen and then find the best solution for dealing with that specific pathogen. There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for those issues. However, clean water, correct temperatures, a low-stress environment, and time can go a long way towards helping a fish heal up on its own.
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Appreciate the info and here’s a pleco question.
I’ve recently had horrible luck with clown plecos. Small established planted tank kept at 79 degrees and they never last more than a week while the rest of the fish (dwarf Gourami, ember tetras, and corydoras) have lived in the same tank for almost two years without issue.
Is my main issue that I’m buying from petco? I’d love to spend more with someone like you but don’t want to keep losing expensive fish without understanding the issue.
Clown Plecos are very hardy fish. But even the hardiest fish can have its immune system ground down by this industry's normal supply chain. I'd recommend purchasing from a place which quarantines new arrivals and gives them some recover time before they are sold. If you have a local pet shop that has had a batch for a few weeks and they have clear eyes, good bellies, and generally look healthy, it might be worth getting them from there. Otherwise, we've got you covered here: dansfish.com/product.detail/4582/Clown-Pleco-(Panaque-maccus)
@@DansFish appreciate the response! 👍
Have you tried with Rebecca Bentley about the unknown ancistrus?
My Bushy Nose is breeding every month at 70 degrees.
Is your zucchini blanched or raw?
What kind of wood is that in all your tanks Dan
Most of it is from an old apple tree that died in my yard a few years ago.
Do you feed your plecos at night before closing? Or during the day with the rest of the fish?
Most plecos are by themselves, so we can feed anytime of the day. A lot won't come out and eat during the day though, so we tend to feed closer to lights out.
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i keep my adult bristlenose at around 69-71 degrees. has worked out great hes fat and sassy as you say.
What do you call a $5000 algae eater? A "ple-cost-too-much"! Humanely sourced of course!
Yep...nailed it :) Although, the more I get into the fancier livebearers, the less expensive the plecos seem.
They should be illegal to sell considering the harm they do to the environment, but hobbyists don't care.
I think you are referring to Common Plecos. Most hobbyists I know don't keep common plecos, including me. However, there are hundreds of species of plecos which don't pose a threat to the environment, including those in this vid.