Silverdollarboy2 Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Is anyone else going to the molly hunt this month? livingart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSa Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Molly Hunt?Haven't heard of any but if there is one happening I'm in ! Cheers,JaSA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ubique Fish Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 Here you go everyone. Some info on the Great Molly Hunt organised by the Waikato Aquarium Society. Also info on the clubs Facebook page. Photos below are from a previous molly huntCheersTrevorSecretaryWaikato Aquarium Society CLUB EVENT. All other FNZAS Clubs are invited alsoTHE GREAT MOLLY HUNTWeekend 19-20 September at TokannuThis is shaping up to be a great weekend out even for the family. If you are not aware on the southern end of Lake Taupo near Tokannu in some of the geothermal heated swamps there are small populations of wild mollies. A few years ago members of our club and other FNZAS clubs had an eventful weekend getting into the muddy swamp and catching the mollies. So we have decided to do it again.We already have a few members coming plus others from other clubs.On Saturday on the way down we will be visiting the Prawn Farm just before Taupo and then the trout hatchery in Turangi. Most of us have booked accomodation at the Oasis Motel for Saturday night. (Ph 07 386 8569 to book.) I believe they are doing discount if you mention that you are part of this event. Accommodation is running out quickly so book now. There are hot pools also so bring your Togs. On Saturday we all intend to meet at the Prawn Park in Taupo at 10am where we will have a tour and go prawn fishing for our lunch Then the National Trout Centre just south of Turangi at 1pm for a tour of hatchery with Doc rangers. On Sunday we will head to the swamp and attempt to catch some mollies. Bring along some old clothes as you will get muddy, You will also need old shoes, net, bucket, chilly bin with portable air pump and plenty of enthusiasm.For more info go to our Facebook page "Events" section or contact our Club President Dave Dalziel on 021 146 5215. Silverdollarboy2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSa Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 Hi there,is it okay to come along if you are not in any club?If so, where would be a good place to meet you guys on Sunday morning? Cheers,JaSa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Only one week away now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Hi there,is it okay to come along if you are not in any club?If so, where would be a good place to meet you guys on Sunday morning? Cheers,JaSaCan't say with authority since I don't know that club and its members, but all clubs and club events I've gone to the general consensus is the more the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 I would agree with Ira - the more the merrier. Dave's cell phone number is listed above so message him but as most are staying at the Oasis Motel I would suggest it to be a good starting place (just be there early enough before they have left!).The swamp is on the main road so if you just drive along until you see a row of cars and muddy people wading through hot pools I am sure you will be in the right place Silverdollarboy2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Really looking forward to the long awaited molly hunt this weekend. Have had a great response and look forward to meeting everyone for an enjoyable weekendAny questions feel free to contact me 0211465215Dave Silverdollarboy2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdollarboy2 Posted September 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 (edited) Thanks again to the Waikato Aquarium Society for putting on a great weekend.The mollys are doing great. Edited September 21, 2015 by Silverdollarboy2 livingart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdollarboy2 Posted October 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 Mollys today after a water change: Adrienne 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdollarboy2 Posted August 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Still got 8 mollies, they are living with a L066 pleco. Adrienne and livingart 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Wow - that is a truly amazing effort Silverdollarboy2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdollarboy2 Posted August 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 I'm very pleased with how well they are doing, I heard they didn't adapt to tank life well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Have they bred yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdollarboy2 Posted August 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 Many times, I have registered them. No one wanted the fry so they went to a friend with a turtle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSa Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 3 hours ago, Silverdollarboy2 said: Many times, I have registered them. No one wanted the fry so they went to a friend with a turtle. Let me know when you have some more and I will take them. Happy to pay, would prefer them 1cm long and when it is a bit warmer + safe to send them. Cheers, JaSa Silverdollarboy2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdollarboy2 Posted August 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 Yup will do, just pay shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSa Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 Perfect ! Hopefully I can establish a second breeding group - would be a shame if they disappear... Silverdollarboy2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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