TmanNZ Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 I'm certainly keeping a Koura, no doubts on that but as I've been reading on this forum, not many fish are suitable... What about Cockabillies? Can you keep them in a tank? They're pretty fast so I don't think they'll be caught, and I've seen them in Koura Habitats but not too sure. Any ideas? Also native plant life and where to collect, preferably floating, you know why (Darn Koura). Would really like something in the tank that grows... I've got Hornwort (Ceratophyllum Demersum) but that's just plain invasive so what else? Help would be appreciated :bggrn: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@. Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Welcome to the forum I have Riccia http://www.fnzas.org.nz/?page_id=2379&PID=RF1&EM=1 as a floating plant. Not realy sure where you can find i, I stumbled on mine randomly in the Hutt River and havent seen it before or since Bullies are cool! Just make sure you Koura isn't too big, or they might turn into snacks! Other people will be able to advise you on what you could have in a tank that size more than me, but you might be able to get away with a small group of Inanga or smelt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TmanNZ Posted October 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 I already Have a Koura in a temporary holding tank that's around 2cm to 3cm so shouldn't be too big, and Riccia maybe a good choice just a matter of finding them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 See my other post about bullies but 55l is small. I started with a tank about that size, search 'west coast stream' or some thing like that. Inanga (one of the whitebait) will probably out grow a tank that size, and they have a tendency to swim in to the end of the tank real fast. Plants - look at duckweed and azola for floating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TmanNZ Posted October 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 what about just as a tank for one Koura? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 A koura and a pair of bullies could work. Lots of rocks and caves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TmanNZ Posted October 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Alright! Occupants complete, Using duckweed and hopefully will find a Riccia, Now to design it , I've decided a sand substrate but hmm... Now I need to collect some bits and pieces (Driftwood, Rocks etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 The smaller bullies seem to keep well clear of my koura, but the full grown ones seem to get the odd fin niped. With the bullies it would be best to get a male and a female or two females. Best bets would be Upland, Cran's or Redfin bullies. The next thing to think about is keeping it cool over summer, 1.25 to 2l bottles of frozen water will help lots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TmanNZ Posted October 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 What about doing 20 or 25% water changes with chilled water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Will work, but it is easier to add a frozen bottle morning and afternoon than doing a 20% water change every day. Another way is to mount a fan above the tank blowing air across the surface. Looking abck I had a few inanga in my 55L when I first set it up, but I upgraded to a 430L soon after viewtopic.php?f=41&t=49650 http://www.flickr.com/photos/blueether/5264024421/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TmanNZ Posted October 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Where did you pick up a 430L tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 Off trademe for about $100 + another ~$150 for a CF1200 filter. I'm about to upgrade the filter to a Nautilus 2700 soon. I'd be more inclined to by new now not second hand as I had to re-seal the front glass and it does have scratches etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TmanNZ Posted November 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Im Back an better than ever! Finally got a good filter, the Sunsun HW303B Canister filter! It is now time to cycle it and then to get my single Koura tank up and running! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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