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Too small to be sold?
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 5:05 pm
by Hitch
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?
Thanks
Re: Too small to be sold?
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 8:50 pm
by TwoTankAmin
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.
Re: Too small to be sold?
Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 3:28 pm
by Hitch
thats what I have always seen also. 1/2" to 3/4" just made me a little nervous..lol.
Re: Too small to be sold?
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:16 pm
by mistern2005
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.
Re: Too small to be sold?
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:29 pm
by Joby
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
Re: Too small to be sold?
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 3:15 pm
by TwoTankAmin
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.