Where to find LARGE/Med pleco's at (PA area)

[VR]

I seem to always strike out at pet stores. everything is so small, i need a big one for my cichlid tank to keep it clean!!!

the little ones are always bullied fast and killed or stressed out to the point they die

been watching craigslist also

[naiku]

How big do you want? A fish store near me almost always has big common pleco's in.

[VR]

How big do you want? A fish store near me almost always has big common pleco's in.

6-8 in would be nice

[Titania]

First off, plecos only really do any sort of "cleaning" when they're really small. The sub-adult and adult ones do none. They just sit around and poop...A LOT. They will not clean your tank in the slightest but will add significantly to your bio-load. If you're looking for a common pleco, you do know that they will get to be 12+" easily, right? Do you have a tank big enough to support an eating/pooping machine of that size?

[Braga_Dub]

I had a Pleco for a few years. It was lazy as ****!
Smart, lovable, but lazy.

[VR]

First off, plecos only really do any sort of "cleaning" when they're really small. The sub-adult and adult ones do none. They just sit around and poop...A LOT. They will not clean your tank in the slightest but will add significantly to your bio-load. If you're looking for a common pleco, you do know that they will get to be 12+" easily, right? Do you have a tank big enough to support an eating/pooping machine of that size?

HAHA i was not aware of that, i have a 55 right now but planning on 125 upgrade. but screw that....i need something to keep the algae down