Giant vallisneria and straight vall have been banned
https://aquariumworld.nz/databases/1-plants/188-Vallisneria-australis
https://aquariumworld.nz/databases/1-plants/189-Vallisneria-gigantea
Twisted is okay though
https://aquariumworld.nz/databases/1-plants/190-Vallisneria-spiralis
Yes sadly many stories perpetuated through social media and if someone disagrees a witch hunt starts and people get burned at the stake.
It is like the school yard where they all rally to the call and harangue some poor unfortunate soul who just wanted a simple answer to a question
Saddens me too, it is one example of how the world has changed
I am worried for our grandchildren and wonder how many more generations humans will last
A little light reading LOL
Activities like pet shops, non-commercial domestic aquaponics, and ponds:
do not need a fish-farm licence
do not need to be registered as a fish farmer.
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/fishing-aquaculture/aquaculture-fish-and-shellfish-farming/setting-up-a-land-based-fish-farm/
Marine will cost more in money and time though 2nd hand purchases will be cheaper and you can use natural saltwater,
Local marine will involve a chiller to keep temps down
Freshwater allows a wider choice of different biotopes and available species
They are native so can't be sold without a permit but you can collect your own
Most streams have these and they can be netted by running a net along the water weeds growing along the sides.
To start your own culture these are on trademe https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/pets-animals/fish/fish-food/listing/3832552817
I have usually found them in farm water troughs if you have any local
Hi, there is usually not enough nutrients in the system until is fully cycled and become a stable living environment, then you can add a piece of rock with copepods to the system.
The hardest part is keeping the water in the tank while travelling, i have used clip down lid eskys before with a battery operated pump powering an airstone and a riser pipe to allow airflow back out opf the container, that and screw top buckets has been the most successful.
Gambusia need to stay where they are and water will get to cold for guppies to survive well.
It is an offence under sections 52 and 53 of the Biosecurity Act 1993 to sell, offer for sale, display, release, move or breed gambusia