| U.K.'s Newest Unusual And Rare Fish When it comes to the U.K.’s newest and rare fish, there is currently a lot of choice for the discerning buyer.
The small selection mentioned below are available in most of the U.K.’s specialist fish shops.
First up is the rarely seen Green Kribensis (common name) which has the scientific name of Pelvicachromis Sacrimontis. Around 10cm in length, this species originates from West Africa and likes soft acidic water. It feeds on bloodworm, brineshrimp and dried foods. You can expect to pay around £20 a pair.
Next comes the filter-feeding South American cichlid Chaetobranchopsis Orbiculari. Originally from Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay, this fish is around 15cm and likes soft, acidic water. Only really likes frozen daphnia, or brineshrimp. Hard to find, so difficult to price.
The freshwater Hora Danio (Devario Shamensis) measures about 7cm and originates from Burma. Preferring a slightly alkaline water, it feeds on flake and bloodworm. Around £4 for a good example.
The Brittanichthys Axelrodi is a very unusual characiform fish from the Rio Negro basin. Less than half-an-inch long, it originates from many parts of South America. Insects, plankton and detritus are good feeds. Will set you back about £9 each.
The African glass catfish Parailia Pellucida is not just confined to the west Coast of Africa, but also finds its way to Egypt and Sudan. About 15cm in length, it is adaptable to most types of water, but prefers a neutral rating. It feeds on plankton, brineshrimp and bloodworm. You can get one for around £3.50.
The recently discovered snakehead Channa Pulchra is from South East Asia and likes water at around a pH level of around 6.5. Thought to reach nearly 25cm in length, it feeds mainly on earthworms, mosquito larvae and shrimp. Expect to fork out between £20 and £40 for a good specimen; much depends on size though.
A slightly off-the-wall choice is the Wunderpus Photogenicus, which is an octopus, but it is suited only to a highly experienced aquarist. Originally from the Philippines, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, it is a fair size, measuring around 40cm from arm tip to arm tip and around 5cm in the body. Likes live shrimp, but will go with larger frozen food and other forms of shellfish. Don’t expect many of them to be around and also check the price first: they range from £150 to £200.
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