FuglyDragon Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 Anyone know what the smelt that smells like cucumber is ? Can they be kept in a cold water tank ? Caught a few while whitebaiting today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 They all do It is actually the exact same chemical as is in cucumbers. In your area it is Stokell's smelt most likely. Do a bit of searching, and particularly look in your library for NZ Freshwater Fishes: A Guide and Natural History (or similar) by R.M. McDowall They most definitely can be kept. Can live for three years if they survive the first few days (notoriously good at rolling over and dying if you look at them funny at the start). Cold water is essential. A LONG tank is good, and 5+ for lovely shoaling. A 4ft tank would be best. Would go well with some bullies in the bottom for action at different heights. I would also be careful with lids, they can probably jump out. Please keep us informed how you go! I haven't kept smelt yet myself, but they are a very pretty fish. And PHOTOS 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 good flow, good water, keep cold good at getting fin rot and white spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny walker Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 They all do It is actually the exact same chemical as is in cucumbers. In your area it is Stokell's smelt most likely. Do a bit of searching, and particularly look in your library for NZ Freshwater Fishes: A Guide and Natural History (or similar) by R.M. McDowall They most definitely can be kept. Can live for three years if they survive the first few days (notoriously good at rolling over and dying if you look at them funny at the start). Cold water is essential. A LONG tank is good, and 5+ for lovely shoaling. A 4ft tank would be best. Would go well with some bullies in the bottom for action at different heights. I would also be careful with lids, they can probably jump out. Please keep us informed how you go! I haven't kept smelt yet myself, but they are a very pretty fish. And PHOTOS 8) if you are starting off a 2-3ft tank should be fine just try make sure their is good flow and super cool water but also do regular water changes and keep checking for fin rot and whitespot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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