What's
New - Updated
May '07
To
avoid disappointment, please check that these fish
are still in stock before travelling as they often
sell out quickly.
Wildwoods
have been at the forefront of the aquatic trade for
more than thirty years and we are proud of the fish
that we can supply. Our contacts are well established
and we are able to obtain many rare and unusual species
that are often only seen in books !
Although
we don't get fish to order, please speak to us if
there is anything in particular that you would like.
Many unusual fishes are
only collected seasonally and this has an effect on
their supply. Much of the Amazon basin for example
is flooded during our summer, so fishes from this
region are far more difficult to obtain at this time.
This
page will be updated regularly with some of the new
fishes that arrive at Wildwoods. Many of these species
are rare or unusual. By rare, we don't necessarily
mean rare in the wild but often just rarely available
to fish keepers. Many of these species are highly
sought after and can sell out quickly therefore it
is wise to call or email us before traveling. We will
reserve fishes for up to seven days if necessary
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It's
Snakehead time !
Wildwoods
have direct contacts in india, Thailand, Malaysia,
Myanmar and Singapore that source for us some of the
World's most unusual and beautiful species of Snakehead.
Many
of the Indian species are new in Europe and there
are some stunning new colour variants too, these are
just some of the latest ones that Wildwoods have imported:
An
unidentified blue form of snakehead from Assam in
India. Only available in very small numbers this is
a relatively peaceful snakehead that is not thought
to grow very large
he
World's smallest species of Snakehead is still waiting
for classification but is known in the hobby as Channa
Sp. assam. These beatiful little snakeheads
will live together in a group or can be kept singly,
- stunning in a planted aquarium.
This
stunning new fish has never been imported into the
UK before. As yet it hasn't been classified but is
thought to be a variant of Channa punctata. This beauty
is known as Channa Sp. fluoro green. Numbers
of this new fish are extremely limited and it will
sell out quickly.
New
at Wildwoods. Chagunius baileyi is
a rare species of barb
(
known as a peppermint barb)collected from the Salween
river system in Myanmar and northern Thailand.Peppermint
barbs grow to around 20cm and are best kept in small
shoals.
Garra
flavatra
Panda
loaches are one of the most beautiful new species
of loach to appear in the fishkeeping hobby in
recent
times. They are a good community fish and will only
grow to about about 6 or 7 cm. they are another
new
species to be collected from Myanmar - an area that
has now become more accesible to fish collectors
Botia
nigrolineata More
stock of these lovely Thai loaches in a super size!
These lovely community fishes should be kept in shoals
of three or more.
Just
in! Red torpedo barbs - Puntius denisoni.
New larger size of these fantastic community fish.
These are wild caught from India and are showing superb
colour. They are a shoaling fish and should be purchased
in groups of at least three. We have a limited number
at this size, so please ring to reserve.
UPDATE!
Tank bred denisoni
barbs are now available at Wildwoods.
Ist
Time in the UK!
Badis
Kanobos This brand new species of badis has
never been seen in Britain before it is collected
fron India exlusively for Wildwoods.
New
from Myanmar - the silver shovelnose catfish, Sperata
acicularis. A beautiful species of Sperata
that is new at Wildwoods. Beware though these gorgeous
little fish will grow at an alarming rate, this species
is a real Tankbuster! Very little is known about this
species of catfish but it is thought to attain at
least 140cm so is only suitable for the very largest
aquarium or tropical pond.
Please
consider your ability to correctly cater for these
unusual or special fishes. Many will grow large, others
may have very specific water requirements or are very
delicate. If you are unsure, please ask.
