Caper Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 What a pretty fish too bad he/she died. snorkel, is a hen fish a wild goldfish :oops: Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 is a hen fish a wild goldfish :oops: Caper I think a hen is a female fish and a jack is a male but I'm not totally sure. Are the wild goldfish only that colour or can they be different colours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snorkel Posted August 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 Yes that's right, hen fish is female, jack is male. Cam, I saw a big gold colored goldfish where this was found. It was in good shape and took off as soon as the light went on it. I'm no expert, but I think the majority of them are a drab bronze colour. Gold ones probably get thinned out quickly in the wild. Will learn more shortly, I've only just become interested in these fish. However, they are common thru-out the country I believe. Coars anglers actually catch plenty of them, and to surprising sizes as well. Dough baits work well I'm told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 You know you can get fined for taking them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snorkel Posted August 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 I didn't know that! I'm almost certain that I would be fined if I caught one and put it back alive. Aren't they considered a "pest" fish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snorkel Posted August 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 The wild goldfish are noctornal, during the day they must hide from the Giant Cormorants under the weed to avoid being eaten. At night they are simply caught by placing a scoop-net in front of them. I caught one and kept it for 24hrs in my 1500x450x450 tank. It seemed to take quickly to its new surroundings. It was 300mm long and heavy for its length. However it was not an ideal situation and I soon changed my mind about keeping it. JC360, you were right, a much larger tank is required! A pond would be best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_r Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 hello from probably just around the corner somewhere, ive also been very interested at what fish are in sullivans lake, will have to go and have a look one night with a spot light. looks like fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 What did you do with the fish when you decided the tank was too small? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snorkel Posted August 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 It joined its sick mate in the compost bin. "Stop the spread" and all that. Dont worry theres plenty more where that one came from. I wont be catching anymore from there. Incidently, these wild goldies are found everywhere in this area but no-one seems to know much about them. Sullivans Lake looks desserted of fish in the day, but take a look around the edges at night and it teems with gambusia and shrimp. I am keen to have a look around some more local waterways with the lite. It is fascinating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_r Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 used to find all sorts of fish n shrimp etc when i lived on parents farm in waimana, had many intentions of making a native stream style tank but moved out before i got the chance, id love to do it eventually. Did you find just wild goldfish or any other species of fish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snorkel Posted August 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Paul, I saw eels, gambusia and shrimps in there millions, a couple of bullies, and wild goldies. Anytime you wanna go for a look around just sing out. I'm thinking the same thing as you, a local stream in my tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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