Finding it hard to find a fahaka

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vorton
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Finding it hard to find a fahaka

Post by vorton »

Ok so after some posts about setting up my tank and doong some reasearch i want a fahaka question is where do i fimd one.

Tryed all the lfs but they arent on stock lists anyone have any ideas as to if it a seasonal fish or if theres any where online in the uk that ships?
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Re: Finding it hard to find a fahaka

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They're definitely seasonal. I believe most puffers are spring/summer fish in the stores. You might be able to find one online but I don't know where.
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Re: Finding it hard to find a fahaka

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I keep my eyes peeled for a couple of uk members anyhow so will keep all posted
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Re: Finding it hard to find a fahaka

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Roll on march / april then tank looks so empty with nothing in it lol
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Re: Finding it hard to find a fahaka

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Dont lose hope. mine is close to 2 yrs now. Takes a while to filter from suppliers to uk stores, keep your eyes peeled, you will find one.Like i say a couple of uk members are after them and i see them often so will post when i do
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Re: Finding it hard to find a fahaka

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There is a fellow in the UK who has advertised one in our Classifieds.
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Re: Finding it hard to find a fahaka

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try this http://www.aquabid.com/
sometimes suppliers send worldwide
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I know where there were 3 or 4 last week. Depends as to where you are in the UK for a visit. These were in Wigan.
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Re: Finding it hard to find a fahaka

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I had one helluva time finding one in canada at this time in the year aswell. I could get 1 but it would cost me 200$ for a 4" but luckily I called a store that use to be my LFS and they had 1 left so im getting him mailed tomorro :) Cheers* to finding one! They are an awesome fish!!!
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