Waffle Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 Hey there,Not sure whether this posts in the right place or not. Anyway i read a thread a little while back about someone who had a pond completely over run with gambusia.Having just brought a hunk of land I now find myself in the same situation. The pond itself is about 80 metres square and has frogs, several eels and i've even spotted a couple of inunga. So poisoning would probably be a last resort. Any ideas on how to control these little suckers would be greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboi Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 big oscars, big oscars, big oscars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HummingBird Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 Smaller oscars work too, they're quicker and can fit into smaller places. A combination would work well 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboi Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 However seeing as its 80sq metres though bigger oscars will do a far better job than little ones, not only will they eat more they will eat more often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HummingBird Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Well yes, but there will always be some that go into reeds or whatever where the bigger ones couldn't reach, which is where the smaller ones will come in handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Last resort is the way to go. Do a recue on the animals you wish to save then ZAP it. Oscars was I think/hope suggested with tongue in cheek. But if not. What happens whan you get a late or early frost. Oscar fillets?? You could also use a DOC electric fish stunner to get them. How deep is the pond, can you wade thru it?? You'll the electricutioner and the recoverer who nets out the ones that you wish to dispose of. Be careful tho, those appliances are dangerous for ppl with weak hearts. Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboi Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 sounds like bloody big and dodgy drama for a simple fix, take it from somebody who lived on a farm for 4 years and had the same problem. Big Oscars cleaned em no in no time, and as summer comes to an end its up to you if you want them to be sold or perish. At least the mozzies will be fish poo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Ummmmmmm NB They want to kill mosquito FISH not mozzies. Oscars will bowl any frogs, inunga, as well as gambusia, even eels that they can get into their mouth So back to the poison me thinks (lime). Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboi Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 I know that, but we call em mozzies too. Using chemicals is bad for the enviroment, play god with nature, not man made rubbish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo1 Posted December 23, 2005 Report Share Posted December 23, 2005 Why not get in touch with the local council biosecurity unit. As they are a pest fish they may be able to help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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