Leiarius pictus

[Shane87]

Does anyone know where I can get a baby leiarius pictus in the uk? They are also known as marbled sailfin pim, painted saddle catfish or sailfin pictus. Here are some pics, any help appreciated

 

[shellyx]

That's one stunning fish! Have you tried kesgrave tropical on e bay? He gets a lot off rare fish & I,ve had fish off him with no problems

 

[Shane87]

Hi Shellyx, thank for the reply. Yea I used to get a lot off him for my community tank and they was one of the 1st places I tried but no luck even my favourite fish store that get all my exotics in to order for me said that theres no way that can get one! I have been looking for over a year now and I am starting to give up hope of ever owning 1

 

[shellyx]

Do you have a maidenhead aquatic near you? Ours does a lot off rare fish, I'm off tomorrow for live bait if there's one their I,ll let you know

 

[Shane87]

I'm not sure, I'll google it and thanks! That would be great, does the store ship tho as I'm near south London?

 

[shellyx]

Yep, they,ve done that for customers. If I see one I,ll let you know.

 

[Shane87]

Ok thank you so much!

 

[shellyx]

No problem, I,ll let you know either way

 

[shellyx]

Been up to my lfs this morning really sorry they don't have them they said they're hard too get as they're rare but it doesn't mean that they won't come in at some point. Sorry hope you eventually find one.

 

[Shane87]

That's what everyone has said so far np thank you for trying, I really appreciate it. And yea I think every fish store within 20 miles of me has my name in their book for 1 lol

 

[shellyx]

Hopefully you,ll get one

 

[Shane87]

Thanks I will keep trying I just hope it's soon or my other fish will be to big.

 

[Shane87]

Anyone else got an idea where I can get 1 in the uk?

 

[Shane87]

Still looking but no luck does anyone know where I can buy a smallish 1 or get 1 shipped to the uk? I have been looking for over a year now! Any help is greatly appreciated