Goslinea.

[Redtailrob]

WANTED in the UK
(London area)

Rare catfish from peru.
Goslinea Platynemum / But sometimes also reffered to as Tabla Barba
Also known commonly/locally as slobbering catfish.

The smaller the better as these wonderful fish do not travel well at larger sizes.
Ideally settled & feeding.

Thanks & regards

Rob

[Richard B]

I've not seen these often at all in the UK in my fishkeeping time (30+ years). BAS have definately had them & i think Lynwood Fish House did too but this was years ago & these stores are now gone....

Neil at Pier aquatics has some large & unusual pims at small sizes so might be your best bet (although this is Wigan) - i am not sure about the London area - some good stores but this is a very seldom offered sp as there is miniscule call for them in general

[MatsP]

You could try Wildwoods or Wholesale tropicals. They are the most likely shops to get unusual fish. But if Richard hasn't seen them ever, they are really not that common.

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Mats

[Richard B]

if Richard hasn't seen them ever, they are really not that common.

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Mats

Only twice ever for sale in the UK

[Redtailrob]

Cheers for the input guys!
My friend at Wildwoods is on the case and managed to get my one a few yrs ago, unfortunately it never settled and never feed and i lost it after about 3-4 wks.

Have also spoken to Neil @ Pier and he is on the case also
Figers crossed, huh.
Guess i'll have to be patient.

Rob

[Richard B]

http://www.aquarist-classifieds.co.uk/p ... 147969.php

There you go Rob!

[racoll]

Goslinea Platynemum / But sometimes also reffered to as Tabla Barba

Spelling the name correctly might help your search

The correct spelling is Goslinia platynema, but the genus Goslinia is a synonym of Brachyplatystoma, so is now B. platynemum.

Good luck.

[Redtailrob]

Big thanks for the heads up gents, nice one
I'm on it.
Oh & thanks for the spelling lesson.

Will let you know how i get on

[Richard B]

Big thanks for the heads up gents, nice one
I'm on it.
Oh & thanks for the spelling lesson.

Will let you know how i get on

Anytime buddy look forward to seeing how it goes

[Redtailrob]

Will do.

I know very little about the supplier in question & for a fish like this need to make sure it is settled and feeding ideally.
These fish are notoriusly bad travellers.

Will let you know how i get on.
Fingers crossed.

[Redtailrob]

Wholesale only !!!
But trying to get put in touch with some of the retail outlets.
Fingers crossed.

[Redtailrob]

ALMOST there....

Will update with good news hopefully in the next couple of weeks but looks promising.
Watch this space............

[Martin S]

Excellent news
I'm sure I'm not alone in looking forward to hearing you've been successful and seeing some pictures
Martin

[Redtailrob]

The Eagle has landed !!!!

Picked mine up on Sunday.
Absolute out of this world stunning fish, around 7".

Can't thank Wildwoods & Keith Lambert in particular enough for all their efforts in both getting these magnificent fish and then in the general care & well being of these fish.
They couldn't have been more helpful, held the fish for a number of weeks to make sure they where settled & feeding before being offered for sale and then held one for me whilst we tested & matched our water chemistry's ....pH etc before collection.
Excellent service & a magnificent fish.

[Richard B]

Great news & for anyone who hasn't been to Wildwoods - go - you won't be disappointed with selection or service