Lophiobagrus brevispinis in the UK?

[N0body Of The Goat]

I don't suppose anyone has come across these lovely little Tanganyikan catfish? I think I have a lovely but very shy specimen that came into my LFS by accident (with some Synodontis nigriventris), which I would love to give some conspecific company in my Aqua One 620T (so perhaps one or two more).

The closest thing I've found online over the last few months are some Phyllonemus typus through tropicalfishfinder.

During an impending major stocking re-shuffle, I do wonder if I should be moving this catfish through to my Rio240, or whether it would be fine for life in the 620T (it seems to be fully grown at ~6cm SL)? My biggest concern, if it was to move, is how my near-adult Ctenopoma acutirostre would react (as in is it a little too tempting).

[Richard B]

There are quite a few about if you look in the right places - MA stratford upon avon have a few at the moment.

NHA (importer who supply many shops) have them on their lists often.

Tropicalfishfinder seems to be out of date quite often so worth phoning to check accuracy with any LFS before visiting.

If you ever happen to be round my way you can have my lone individual.