Stockists of Fahaka/Nile puffers in the UK?

[Bowen17]

Hi, I have been looking for a Fahaka for a few weeks now i cannot find one anywhere in the UK, can anyone help me as my tank is sooooo empty im based in Wales so obviously i dont want to travel hundreds of miles so delivery also would be good, would appreciate any efforts made thanks all

[Bowen17]

C'mmon guys there must be somewhere?????

[Hilly]

Puffers tend to be seasonal. you're either gonna luck out with someone giving one up or you will have to wait til they come into season for catching.

[clareanded]

Hi,

I saw Nile Puffers for sale at Swallow Aquatics in East Harling (Norfolk). I do not know if they'd ship them and it is a heck of a journey. Maybe check out http://www.swallowaquatics.co.uk/

Thanks,

Ed

[Bowen17]

thanks for your help they do have them but wont deliver im debating to make the 10hour round trip

[t1gerbee]

how to you keep puff warm on a 10 hour trip?

[marfisa]

First, instead of the little bag they give you, ask if they'll give you (or you can buy) an extra amount of the tank water so that you can use a bucket. Estimate perhaps 1 US gallon of water per inch of fish, so that would be the size of bucket you would get. Then you could either wrap an electric blanket around the bucket or use a small tank heater. Just make sure whatever car adapter you choose actually works with the heater or blanket. I made the mistake of not checking, then I wasn't able to use my electric blanket for a 3 day trip for 5 puffers and 1 goby during the winter. I had to keep the car very hot to compensate. Still, the fish were cold and grumpy at the end of the trip, but survived and are completely healthy. 10 hours should be completely fine if you can keep the water at a decent temperature. Also, you can put a regular blanket under the bucket to insulate it from the bottom of the car which may get cold.

Oh, and don't forget some holes in the lid of the bucket or use an airstone or something.

[Bowen17]

hmmm ok thanks for the advice i dont know if im being a bit selfish making the puffer do another 10hour journey maybe i should kjust wait till i find one closer to home

[noname]

My Wife Bought Me A Fish On Her WAy Back From A Trip Was 6 Hrs And They Used A Heat Packet. And Also Kept The Fish In A Box To Keep It Dark For Less Stress And It Did Fine. Im Sure There Shipments From All Over Are Alot More Stressfull Then A Car Ride.

[Fella]

hmmm ok thanks for the advice i dont know if im being a bit selfish making the puffer do another 10hour journey maybe i should kjust wait till i find one closer to home

All Fahakas are wild caught and they've made the journey here under similar circumstances...

http://www.tropicalfishfinder.co.uk for finding the fish, there are onlien services from a number of shops on there.

[Neilsie]

Firstly need to know where you are in the UK if your near to Uxbridge in Middlesex they were selling some at Maidenhead Aquatics the Iver Heath branch for only £10 (real bargain). I saw these just before Xmas. Heres the site address I hope it helps http://www.maidenheadaquatics.co.uk

Neil

[Neilsie]

I originally bought mine of the internet by visiting this site http://www.aquarist-classifieds.co.uk I paid £30 for him/her at the time he/she was 6" and is now about 9". Good Luck.

Neil