Thank you. Sorry about the lousy typing last post. Is there a good place to order quality or do I just stick with the" large plecos" I bought a year ago at the lfs? How do I know how old they are? From what I've read on this site my two largest (approx 6 inches) are female and my little guy (approx ...

If you use the meds or do a black out won't the toxins released as the BGA dies kill the fish? I'm fighting blue algea myself. If what I learned this week is true be sure to do some major water changes when this stuff starts to die. I've been told it forms in over fed tanks or tanks where plants are ...

OK so Wher do I look for good breeders? what do I look for? Any tips other than set it up with several males and hiding places? In a 500 gallon trough how many should I put in and what ratio male to female? Would I be better off havink a special tank made or using my 55 gallon?

That's exactly why I posted.
Is there one recommended to start with?
Easier to find?
Easier to learn?

OK I know how I'd answer someone with this question on a betta forum but here goes... I would like to get into breeding plecostomus. I use large 500 gallon cattle troughs for my growouts on betta fry. 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch fry. Tanks are kept between 78 and 80 degrees. Would these be good for ...