Why do pet stores sell so many common plecos? It seems to me that they would sell more of the smaller variety of pleco but 20" commons seem to be the most popular. Does anyone know why. I ask because I have talked to a lot of people who bot commons not knowing how big they get. My theory is that the pet stores sell them in hopes of tricking you into buying bigger tanks as the fish grows.
why commons?
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Raechal
Fish Gatherer
I guess because they are "common" 
Maybe they are pretty easy to breed? Who knows. Many people just think they always need a "sucker fish" in their tank to keep it clean. In reality, they probably make most tanks dirtier than clean. 
Maybe they are pretty easy to breed? Who knows. Many people just think they always need a "sucker fish" in their tank to keep it clean. In reality, they probably make most tanks dirtier than clean. 
LoachLover
Snails Beware
It's because they are more "Common"
I think they might be a little more hardy too.
I think they might be a little more hardy too.
Raechal
Fish Gatherer
Well rubbernose or the bulldog plec is only like $3.00 isn't it? That's how much I got mine for and they don't get large at all. The common plecs cost like $2.00 I think. I'd rather spend the extra dollar and get something that would fit in my tank. 
The common plecs cost like $2.00 I think. I'd rather spend the extra dollar and get something that would fit in my tank.
LoachLover
Snails Beware
The rubbernose aren't as hardy it seems and they don't eat algae as good. 
What about bristlenoses? They're small (4-6 in), hardy and (IMO) pretty-looking as well (just look at my little fellow 
). They're very common over here, more so than the common pleco I would say, probably because they breed so easily it's hard to even give them away. How's the situation for them in the UK and US?
). They're very common over here, more so than the common pleco I would say, probably because they breed so easily it's hard to even give them away. How's the situation for them in the UK and US?abstract
Fish Herder
i have seen bnose plecos ranging from 8-16 USD depending on the size....much more expensive than commons....small clowns are usually only 3-4 USD, rubbernose usually the same
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Torrean
The Hairy Potter
but seiously I would rather pay ten dollars for a fish that can stay in my tank then 3 for one that i'll have to get rid of. It's cruel to sell commons like they do. I met a girl who has a common in a 1 gallon
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