When They Get Too Big?

20 years ago

Although I normally buy small fish for my 30G tank (36x18x12), sometimes they get away from me. Four years ago when I set up my tank I purchased a plecostamus (chocolate?) and a synodonis cat. From tiny $3 babies they have become magnificent specimens. The pleco is rich brown with gold fin edges and about 7" long. The synodonis, slightly smaller, is black with large lacey fins (enormous dorsal). Obviously they are too big for my tank, although they both thrive.

How do I find a new home for these fish? Anyone would want them, but I want to be sure they are going into a big tank with an experienced owner. It used to be that a local fish store would maintain a large show tank with mature fish. They would take overgrown pets. You could even visit them! Now all we have are chain pet stores and they don't even maintain display tanks.

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woeisme
20 years ago
If you are close enough to NJ I know (or knew) some LFS's that took the big ones. I am not sure if they still do but can give you the names and locations if you need them. Another resource may be to look up people in the business of seting up and maintaining aquariums for businesses like hospitals and resteraunts. They usually have the larger displays. Another may be a state aquarium.
fgilles02420
20 years ago
You can also try listing them at aquabid.com or ebay.com at a very low price for local pickup and see if anyone is interested.
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james_ny
20 years ago
Time to upgrade to a 55 [or bigger].
Sarah_Bella
20 years ago
If i was close id take them off your hands :)

i agree with James, time to go bigger. 55 is ok but 75 is better ;)

You have all the hardware in your 30, you'd just need the tank. Scour the newspapers or see if you have a local aquarium club. I bet lots of folks upgraded at xmas, you're sure to find a good deal ;)
rjm710
20 years ago
Look for a local aquarium society. Their members may be interested in relieving you of your surplus fish, and you might be able to trade for something in return!