Mazonic Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 just wondering what the ideal set up would be for torrentfish (if possible to be kept with banded kokupou) what would i need in size of tank? temp? i know has to be under 20 lighting? filters? and where can i find torrent fish i live on north shore but regular travel to areas in northland that have good fish populations. thanks Mason :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidcentral Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Hey Mason- fast turbid set up, few nice big rocks Ideal.. because of set up, Koaro(Galaxias brevipinnis) would be better suited than Banded koks.... tank size depends on how big really.... filters- strong out put Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazonic Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Also can you tell me some area thats torrent fish can be caught ???? around auckland and northland? thanks :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Don't know where to find them up there, but a fast flowing cold stream would be a good starting point. I caught mine more by accident than good practise, just turning over large-ish rocks (1 or 2 fist sized) to catch invertebrates. Mine is in a 50~60 litre tank (about 35 l of water with substrate/wood) with about 2-3 inches of fine sand as a substrate with small to large stream pebbles on the top and a large bit of flat/cupped driftwood for it to hide under. The pump is a 350 l/h directed along the bottom and the filtration is a built-in internal. Could do with a bit more flow. He (?) bosses the little red fin and common bullies around sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Hi Mason, welcome to the forum I think you might find this thread interesting....... http://www.fnzas.org.nz/fishroom/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=30815 The author of the thread, Stella, is also the author of an excellent book. Check out her signature at the bottom of her posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy4crays Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 Has anyone had any luck keeping their torrentfish on a diet of artificial/commercial feed? If so what brand and type? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 Mine eats freeze-dried bloodworms and krill (broken in 2 or 3 bits)and I have had him eating vitapet goldfish granules (wetted first to soften), other than that I feed heart meat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunger_4_more Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 i can get you torrants as i know were alot off natives around kapiti coast area..0220214700 txt me if your keen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazonic Posted September 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 you want some redfins? or koura? got plenty near me !!! 0212022467 keen for torrents ?? :happy1: but live up in Auckland so mission to get down. long drive :slfg: would you ship? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunger_4_more Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 wow my banded died,can we talk or tx as i can get small too large torrants,grey through too red,m or f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazonic Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Awesome sounds like you got a got spot! and will you ship up to auckland? keen for some 1 male and two females (how do u sex them) cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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