Bristlenose plec's in short supply!

[basja1991]

So after having my tank up and running for a month and a half now i decided it was time to get some fascinating Bristlenose plecs in the mix, however i have been to all my lfs and they've all said they are hard to come by this year! and if you do find one you will pay the earth for it!! i am based in basildon essex and this seems to be the same answer i get from everyone, can anyone advise of any suppliers locally or net based or even if they are having the same problem,

Many Thanks
Jason

[Kazjp]

Bristlenoses are great and not in short supply here - my tank has lots of babies in it lol - free to a good home and although I have given some to the petshop today I still have a few that are ready and more growing. PM me if you're interested - I'm in the Bexley area (Kent)

[englishmx]

So after having my tank up and running for a month and a half now i decided it was time to get some fascinating Bristlenose plecs in the mix, however i have been to all my lfs and they've all said they are hard to come by this year! and if you do find one you will pay the earth for it!! i am based in basildon essex and this seems to be the same answer i get from everyone, can anyone advise of any suppliers locally or net based or even if they are having the same problem,

Many Thanks
Jason

Nonsense

[B LiNE]

I've seen them at my lfs
but his tanks don't look to healthy
i don't know what the going price is on them
he was selling them for £15 for the small
and £30 for big
what is the going price???

[Angel Fish]

I've never paid more than £3.00 for a Bristlie.

There are hundreds down here

[basja1991]

Ive managed to locate a very nice chap who breeds hes bristlenose' and picked some babies up for a meesly 1.50! bargain! they already fascinate me with there own characters and the fact they never seem to sleep. its very strange that the fish shops round here dont appear to stock them anymore as there was a 'bad season for the suppliers' yet everywhere else seems fine. very peculiar, says a lot about some of the lfs round here

[Sarahlou]

ive added a bristlenose plec to my tank about a month ago, hes doing really well, really cleaned it up, they had loads at the shop where i go, but sorry its up bradford, spoke to the guy there and he said he's never heard of a shortage, good luck in the search

[yvonne120355]

Hi Jason I have at lease 50 in my tank can't sop the little bugers breeding ? i live in Northamptonshire you are welcome to as many as you like.
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So after having my tank up and running for a month and a half now i decided it was time to get some fascinating Bristlenose plecs in the mix, however i have been to all my lfs and they've all said they are hard to come by this year! and if you do find one you will pay the earth for it!! i am based in basildon essex and this seems to be the same answer i get from everyone, can anyone advise of any suppliers locally or net based or even if they are having the same problem,

Many Thanks
Jason

[basja1991]

Hi Yvonne,

Ive actually managed to source some locally from a very nice chap who seems to have the same problem as you there coming as quick as hes selling them but thank you very much for the offer

Jason

[B LiNE]

I got 1 now
he works hard lol
couldn't beleave the poop strings lol
longest I've seen

[basja1991]

there amazing little workers definately a bargain