Jason's Plecos & Cichlids LLC

Operating out of Union, Kentucky, Jason's Plecos & Cichlids LLC has built a devoted nationwide following by doing one thing exceptionally well: sourcing rare, healthy freshwater fish and delivering them to your door in pristine condition. This is a specialist operation run by Jason, a veteran and passionate aquarist whose personal knowledge and hands-on care define every transaction. The name says it up front — plecos and cichlids are the backbone of the business.

Customers rave about species like L102 plecos, Green Phantom plecos, Vermiculated plecos, and bristlenose ancistrus, many of which are nearly impossible to find through conventional pet stores. But the inventory goes well beyond the namesake fish. Customers have picked up Mbu pufferfish, fahaka puffers, hairy puffers, red Congo puffers, albino silver arowanas, gulper catfish, and even a 20-inch marbled motor ray.

Jason handles everything from small community fish to monster predatory species, and if he doesn't have something in stock, he'll tap his supply chain to track it down. What sets this operation apart is the shipping. Reviews consistently describe world-class packaging — insulated cartons with clear instructions, fish arriving active and stress-free after overnight FedEx delivery.

Multiple buyers across states like Michigan report fish that were eating and exploring within 30 minutes of acclimation. Jason communicates proactively throughout the process, providing shipping updates and answering questions promptly. The physical setup reflects the same care: visitors describe extremely clean aquariums housing vigorous, well-maintained livestock.

Jason operates a WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) model, so buyers know exactly which fish they're getting — a detail that matters enormously when purchasing rare species with unique patterns and coloration. For freshwater enthusiasts chasing uncommon plecos, predatory fish, or hard-to-source puffers, Jason's is a serious resource. His combination of rare stock, meticulous packaging, transparent communication, and genuine expertise has earned a perfect five-star rating across 254 reviews — and a loyal customer base that keeps coming back.