Too small to be sold?

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Hitch
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Too small to be sold?

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Hi

I have a quick question for you guys. At what size of zeb fry would you be comfortable to sell (if you are a breeder) or comfortable to buy/transport?

I always thought 1.5" TL is a good size to sell pleco fry, but recently seen them sold at sizes of 1/2" to 3/4".

What are your thoughts?

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My minimums have always been at least 1.25 inch TL (1 in. SL) and six months old. However, almost all the fish I have sold over the years have been older and bigger.
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thats what I have always seen also. 1/2" to 3/4" just made me a little nervous..lol.
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1/2" to 3/4" are probably 2-3 months old at the most.

I have had success shipping juveniles that are 1.25"TL, but I haven't tried anything smaller than that and don't think I will.
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My rule is 1" or over total length, wouldn't want to post any smaller than that as I starve for 24 hours for the journey and that won't be good for too small a fry :?
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I never starve zebra babies before shipping- larger ones yes. I am afraid if there is any delay in shipping they may die of hunger. I also don't believe fry can produce enough waste in the bag to create issues especially since I dose a small amount of Amquel in the the shipping water. I should add that I do ship only 1 fish per bag with zebras.
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