SeargentSkull Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 How do I do it I know it needs to be shady, cool, have heaps of oxygen and be protected from predators Also how a bout an eel? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamh Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Hi.I have incorporated a little running stream bed(so a small pond at the top that overflows down the streambed into a bigger pond) this aerates and filters the water. you need a pump and good quality pond liner. Got mine from mitre10 mega. You can increase shade with azolla and duckweed -the water movement keeps a space open. ..but some people hate this type of weed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwiraka Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 :iag: So that's how you make the pond. I'll just add that you'll have to decide between an eel pond and having bullies and koura.... They won't mix well. And also if you do decide on an eel pond you will need a large pond as both nz species grow to over a metre and are messy eaters. Also you'll want the pond well shaded and largest possible volume as the temp can really heat up, even when the water is below ground level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeargentSkull Posted January 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Thanks Anywhere I can catch inanga in auckland? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeargentSkull Posted January 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Temperature and feeding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeargentSkull Posted January 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Oh and same questions about mullet e.g. where to find how to keep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwiraka Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 I don't know of any auckland spots, willyp123 would be your best bet. Temp below 20 degrees preferably 14-18. Feeding is easier in ponds, the fish will get lots of bugs that land on or fall into the water, you can feed them with heart, shrimp and bugs (just as if they were in a tank) Also koura will need plenty of greens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwiraka Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Oh and same questions about mullet e.g. where to find how to keep Usually found in tidal streams or estuaries. Feeding, I've found that they prefer very fine foods, crumbled flakes are good, the biggest food mine eat is mosquito larvae. I've had best success with the food mix I made myself, because it breaks into small pieces easily and also crumbles a bit as it falls through the water and they just swim along like vacuum cleaners sucking it all up. Best to be kept in in groups of atleast 3 probably better to have 5 as they school and I've noticed that they seem to get nervous if they lose their school. EDIT: Just remember that they can grow over half a metre so not a good idea unless you have a large pond. Also, make sure you get grey mullet, Yellow eyed mullet can't live in fresh water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeargentSkull Posted January 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 So do you reckon it would be ok in summer or do u suggest anyways to cool it down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwiraka Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 If it was in full shade all day and the water was atleast 2 foot deep I'd guess it'd be alright, but I can't be sure. You could always make the pond then measure the temp over summer and if it does get too warm, you'll have a goldfish pond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamh Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 My pond(in Auckland) is not massive and it has no cooling . Kokapu are active and koura has moulted and is eating well today the temperature is 18C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwiraka Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Have you started setting up your 4 metre tank yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeargentSkull Posted January 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Wasn't too sure as I've never kept native Sold it I was going to offer it to you first but my dad knew a guy that payed mega bucks for it. He's doing a saltwater project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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