Australian natives?

[Dave 54]

Both are entirely unknown species to me in the UK. What do they eat?

I've heard of them before @CeeJayH both fish are stunning in their own unique way my friend

Dave 54

 

[bentaz]

@bentaz I am not doubting you that your one of those states my friend but its a shame really because your missing out on such beautiful fish ,
But saying that i find the fish your keeping exiting and with their own unique challenges , such as feeding health issues etc .. .
I will be reading future posts with interest .
May i suggest you purchase this book by an Australian fish vet by the name Dr Richmond Loh which is a brilliant book and one that we have in our large fish health and koi library you'll find he touches on native species :-

https://www.scribd.com/document/641...ials-2011-by-Drs-Richmond-Loh-and-Matt-Landos

It is a book written by Vets and other fish professional's
A word of warning however and it has to do with scaleless fish
I know that in the tropical world there are certain scaleless fish that would die if you attempted to use chemicals to treat them, I just hope its not the same with your choice of fish
You mention they will eat anything from ducks to dogs snails worms etc including pellets , Question are they specifically formulated for these two fish, if not they may be missing out on various essential vitamins and other nutrents ?


Dave 54

Gday mate.
I don't plan on using chemical treatments I've found that with good filtration and low stocking rates that medication beyond a bit of sea salt is not really necessary.
They make good quality native pellets that they use farming Murray cod and I have a bucket of good catfish pellets as well.
The pond however is stocked with small shrimp, feeder fish and yabbies to make sure the fish get a good balanced diet, I am also thinking of hanging a bug zapper over the pond once the shadehouse goes up, it should attract bugs that'll get zapped and fall into the water. I have seen that used to good effect with aquaponics systems.
Thanks for the book advice, I'll give it a look.
Cheers
Ben

 

[Dave 54]

Not a problem Ben if you have the information its always best to share it out

Dave 54

 

[Pharian]

Nice Bentaz, those are some solid locals. How big is your pond? Would love to see a pic or two. Cheers

 

[Mmathis]

Nice Bentaz, those are some solid locals. How big is your pond? Would love to see a pic or two. Cheers

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[JamieB]

Darn, I missed out on seeing those fish back then! Wonder how they’re doing?

 

[Pharian]

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Yep. You don’t think he’s eaten them do you? Geez I hope they haven’t been eaten...