I'm pretty sure he's still doing mfr. If he dosn't want your fish for his personal collection he'll probably ask you for a fee to take your fish, for feeding, time, care, etc.
If you put ohio in the thread title more people will see it because oh dosen't come up in the search. I just stumbled on your thread by mistake.
G/l finding them a home. I had a hard time giving away my 18" one for free.
If you want I can call a few pet stores up here that might take them. It's up to you if you want to make the drive.