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	What's so special about Vampire plecos?
Dempsey fan Mega Fish Posts: 915 Kudos: 201 Votes: 3 Registered: 02-Aug-2000	I was at my LFS yesterday and they had a 5 inch Vampire Pleco for sale for 29.99 USD. Now I'm kindof new to the Pleco world, I've only kept common plecs and Clowns. I can see the hefty pricetags for Royals and Zebras but why are the Vampires so pricey. The only thing thats even interesting about them in my oppinion is the horns. Other than that they resemble a common. Are they just that rare? Someone fill me in because this is bothering me lol.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
kitten Fish Guru Meow? Posts: 2266 Kudos: 2194 Votes: 19 Registered: 18-Nov-2003	Dunno much about them, but I found the profile on planetcatfish: [link=http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/loricari/leporaca/138_f.php]http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/loricari/leporaca/138_f.php" style="COLOR: #202020[/link] ~Meow. Thus spoke the cat.~
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	The rarer the Pleco is, the more $$$ you pay. I think that's the answer. http://www.deathbydyeing.org/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Vampire plecs are somewhat hard to get ahold of, which accounts for part of the price. Also, there is a pretty fair demand for this fish, which boost the price higher. They are pretty neat plecos, so I can see why they cost so much. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	30 dollars is "much"? Nearly all juvi fancy plecos cost at least twenty dollars. A five inch vampy is a great deal.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04


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