MattH

Where would you suggest I have a look? Should I be going back to Hollywood or is Animates also okay for finding a "start up" tank? Are Kokopu's readily available or a similar type of fish? Sheesh - as if I didn't need another hobby! BikBok: I have a few close friends who live in Wattle Downs, too. Must be great having the sea both inside and out! Stella: Thanks for the info, I didn't know they were that plentyful! And yes my cat (an Ocicat, very gentle) was quite pleased with himself but rathered it would be a trophy than a meal. The Hollywood Fish employee was quite taken back with how little injury it suffered from a cat.

I'd be lying if I said I don't miss that little slippery guy. Though, I'm assuming it would take quite a lot of work to have something that could accomodate a fish like that? It would be quite nice, I must admit.

Thanks for the replies, everyone! Much appreciated. Turns out it was a Kokopu. Still no idea how it managed to get into the merciful jaws of my cat, but we took it to Hollywood Fish in Mt Roskill where an employee said he has some ponds at home with temperatures suited for it and offered to take it off our hands. All's well that ends well! He was a mighty strong fish, that's for sure. blueether: That's a very kind offer, unfortunately I'm in South Auckland! Otherwise I would have taken you up on that.

Hi all, I am at a loss here! My cat came in meowing and to my surprise he had a fish for me - it was still alive. Barely. I rushed to put it in some water but it smelt slightly salty, I wasn't sure whether it was fresh water or salt water. I have no idea about fish so it's currently in a bowl of water and has perked up a bit and is swimming around on and off. He's semi-transparent also with an orangey tinge. All I know is that he'll need some sort of oxygen or he doesn't have long. Unfortunately I have no idea what it is! Here are some pictures: I scoured all over Google and the closest I could get was a baby Black Koi, Koaro or Kokopu. This has me dumbfounded, I live in a small cul-de-sac and I'm pretty confident no one has a) ponds or b) ponds with koi in them. It's a pretty cat dominated street so one would assume they'd have adequate protection and cover for a pond. And the salty smell baffles me also. If anyone could shed some light I'd be much obliged, I don't want this little guy to go to the white light!