Super red bristlenose poppin off and how much to sell juveniles for?

[Kieflow]

I have 2 pairs of super red bristlenose in a 40 breeder and these guys are breeding like crazy! What do y’all think is an appropriate amount to ask for 1-2” plecos when selling to a local pet store?

[sweetpoison]

Wow!  They are a beautiful color!!  Did you know that They could breed like rabbits!😂

[nabokovfan87]

On 6/7/2022 at 6:34 PM, Kieflow said:

What do y’all think is an appropriate amount to ask for 1-2” plecos when selling to a local pet store?

If it's your first time, it will likely be less than you think. You're building a relationship with the store as well. Something Dean has said in his video was that if it was his first time, to give a good impression on the store he didn't ask for anything. Simply said, "let me know if they do well for you and then we can discuss more."

 

Edited June 8, 2022 by nabokovfan87

[gardenman]

Fish prices vary wildly around the country. I've seen some places where Super Reds sell for under $5 each. Around here they're more often in the $30-$40 range when you can find them. If your LFS has any in stock, see what they're selling them for and go from there.

[JettsPapa]

Based on my somewhat limited experience, if you're trying to sell them to a store locally you can probably expect to get 10% to 20% of retail.

[Kieflow]

Wow y’all making me feel like I ripped the pet store off, they bought several for $7 a pleco! 

[lefty o]

7-10 is normal for young adult red bristlenoses around me. for small juveniles, id bet a buck fifty is ballpark for seller.

[gardenman]

It really depends on what Super Reds sell for near you. If the store sells them for $30-$40 they made out like a bandit buying them at $7. Stop back by your local store and see what they're selling them for. I'm betting it'll be a lot more than $7.

[ChargerstoLA]

In my area for that size, super reds are about $10 - $15. So getting around $5 or maybe even less is realistic. I did some regular chocolate plecos and I got $3 a piece. If you grow them bigger you can get more money but they sure do take their sweet time to get longer. 

[Ken Burke]

On 6/16/2022 at 7:02 PM, Kieflow said:

Wow y’all making me feel like I ripped the pet store off, they bought several for $7 a pleco! 

Very market driven.  My lfs gives me about 50% of retail unless they already have plenty in stock.  I normally take what the give me, but when I sold my red sailfin corydoras I explained my costs and they agreed to a higher price.  I then followed through to make sure they could move them.  
 

If the your lfs was willing to pay $7 it was a fair exchange.  Just follow up and adjust your price accordingly 

[TheSwissAquarist]

Here in Switzerland my LFS will pay me 5 $ for a fish that sells for 12$ (converted CHF to USD)