This all depends on if you want fry or adults. Adults are hard to get and upwards of $300 EACH (probably more I haven't checked in a few months), and yes, most likely you will only get males. People sell fry for varying prices, from $100 to $200 each, little less little more, typically only sell in groups of 6 or more.
Hard to get, perhaps... Over rate? I don't think so. I have some and until you see them in real life you have NO idea what you are missing! Fortunately, I got mine before the price skyrocketted. Now I have to get them to spawn.
Zebra plecos (along with many other fancey plecos) require specific conditions to be healthy and happy and most people want fish that don't hide all the time when they pay that much for them. MOST plecos will hide till dark and the more attractive the pleco, the less likely it is to be out in the open.
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