Barrie Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 If i supply them, could someone Chuck some Silver Aros in there? :roll: :lol: They would be adults and breeding in no time 8) Seriously though, how warm is the water there? remember the koi carp?? More for the bow hunters mind you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Talking to a friend last night about these guys, apparently they will got belly-up very easily if you put them in your average freshwater tank. They have been living in hard water with a lot of other mineral content, and if you put them in freshwater they can't cope. Apparently they do better if your water is naturally hard and/or your tank is salted (apparently mollies are naturally slightly brackish fish anyway). (This is all what he said, I have seen this population but know nothing about them) Regarding releasing stuff, don't you dare :evil: there are enough exotic pests out there without you creating more for the fun of it. I know people are joking at the moment, but please don't take it further. Cookieskennels, there will probably be people going from Palmy you could get a ride with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookieskennels Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 cool i would love to come along i have been told of some wild guppys to, does anyone know about these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Check out the NIWA Fish Atlas for all freshwater fish species in NZ and distribution maps. http://www.niwa.cri.nz/rc/freshwater/fi ... fishfinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 BTW, we werent actually serious about introducing aros :roll: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 I know (those fish are far too expensive to chuck out of the car into a pond by the side of the road and practically, I don't think those fish would survive there) but you never know what ideas people might get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 I know (those fish are far too expensive to chuck out of the car into a pond by the side of the road and practically, I don't think those fish would survive there) but you never know what ideas people might get Right temp and plenty of foor for aros :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandysme Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 I took home water from there and every couple of days added water from my community guppy, platy tank until it was almost just freshwater then added them to my tank and they were just fine only took about a week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 has anyone ever tested the hardness there? (GH/KH?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedazzled Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Sounds like fun Unfortunately I am too far away. I followed the link stella gave and found this... Caudo (Phallocerus caudimaculatus) Caudo were only recently discovered in New Zealand. The only known population occurs in stock water troughs near Whangarei, but the origins of this population are a mystery. They are thought to have come from a nearby stream, but no population can be found there today. Does any one know where these water troughs are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spink Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 OOOHHH! I would be keen to go! I have seen photos from previous ones and it looks like major muddy fun! You just need old clothes, good sturdy shoes and a really big net!!! I could car pool too as I have an Odessey that fits up to 7 people (although it wouldn't with all the buckets and gear we'd need!) I SO want to go now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 yea it's good fun and yes you need like the hugest net ever known to man...cos they're quick too! i'm thinking like whitebait net x3. also you want REALLY good footwear...like rubber waders or gumboots...something similar...most of the muddy ground is scolding hot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMAZONIAN Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Hi All, Shame I'm going to miss this years trip as well as missing last years. This time it isn't work, I'll be on Norfolk Island until the 16th Feb. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu :) Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 I'm keen to come and join the madness. If anyone else want's to as well I could bring another two or three people if they don't mind sharing the petrol costs. Also what's the format of the trip? Day trip, overnight stay, etc. Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 i've booked accomodation at Club Habitat for the Night of 7 February. Set to go molly hunting on the Morning of the 8th, which is a Sunday. So who's interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 where is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Close to Turangi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 I'm keen - will have to see if I can go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 I'm keen to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spink Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 I'm keen on going, but it may have to be a day trip for me and a few others - work and all that - but sounds like it could be great fun! Anyone else from Welly way thinking of going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 yip i'll be there good idea to organise another one wok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Looking a possibly meeting at Club habitat around 9.30am on Sunday morning and then going down to the swamp and catch some mollies. Of course Saturday morning is an option too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zabman Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 I'm interested but may have a footy game on that weekend - will have to find out! I would need a ride, but am more than happy to share petrol costs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Sorry can't help you there Zabman as I will get going to Napier first with the Family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simian Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 I'd be keen, just need to check for clashes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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