Need advice or direction, please

[Horsefeathers]

Hi y'all,
I joined this site a year or so ago, to learn about reef aquariums, because my husband and I always wanted one. Since then, we bought 2 55 gal tanks that he has kept freshwater tropical fish in. We've since decided that in our mid 70s.....we are NOT fish people. I know this is reef only, but I need direction or referral to this site's freshwater cousin. We have an 8 inch Plecostomus that is yellow colored and 2 black and white spotted that are around 3-4 inches. We can sell the tanks easily, I'm sure, but I just want to make sure the fish end up somewhere good. Appreciate anyone who can direct me.
We are located in N TX, about 70 miles north of Dallas.
Thanks,
Deb in N TX

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family! :D

 

[Gman83]

Welcome!

 

[Idech]

Try Fishlore.

 

[FrugalReeferJon]

 

[PharmrJohn]

Greetings and Welcome to our collective obsession!

 

[vetteguy53081]

Use Facebook marketplace, our marketplace, and Craigslist and seek local clubs

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Best wishes for your plans Deb.

 

[BryanM]

Hi y'all,
I joined this site a year or so ago, to learn about reef aquariums, because my husband and I always wanted one. Since then, we bought 2 55 gal tanks that he has kept freshwater tropical fish in. We've since decided that in our mid 70s.....we are NOT fish people. I know this is reef only, but I need direction or referral to this site's freshwater cousin. We have an 8 inch Plecostomus that is yellow colored and 2 black and white spotted that are around 3-4 inches. We can sell the tanks easily, I'm sure, but I just want to make sure the fish end up somewhere good. Appreciate anyone who can direct me.
We are located in N TX, about 70 miles north of Dallas.
Thanks,
Deb in N TX

Welcome to the forums!

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here!

 

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[Peace River]

Hi y'all,
I joined this site a year or so ago, to learn about reef aquariums, because my husband and I always wanted one. Since then, we bought 2 55 gal tanks that he has kept freshwater tropical fish in. We've since decided that in our mid 70s.....we are NOT fish people. I know this is reef only, but I need direction or referral to this site's freshwater cousin. We have an 8 inch Plecostomus that is yellow colored and 2 black and white spotted that are around 3-4 inches. We can sell the tanks easily, I'm sure, but I just want to make sure the fish end up somewhere good. Appreciate anyone who can direct me.
We are located in N TX, about 70 miles north of Dallas.
Thanks,
Deb in N TX

Welcome to R2R! I encourage you to reach out to a local fish store or a local pond store. Also, you can offer the fish up for low or no cost on craigslist (or equivalent) in your area. 8" plecostomus can be a bit of a challenge to rehome and so it is unlikely that you will be able to get much, if any, remuneration for it. Good luck!

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !! :cool:

 

[Brisk]

Welcome!

 

[zheka757]

I agree with above, try fish stores near you, most can and will take your fish. Sorry this hobby didn't work out for you. I find it very relaxing to have a fish tank.

 

[fishface NJ]

Welcome to R2R!