Arcturus

Just wondering if it's legal to catch native fish in a local fresh water river?
Anyone know if there is legislation stating if it's not allowed? Or if it's allowed with a permit etc?
Was thinking about getting a few bait fish traps from BCF and seeing what I can catch to have a look at
The different types of galaxias etc would be cool in an aquarium

 

It's always a bit tricky collecting native fish Jason and everyone will give you different answer.

 

In terms of legislation, both DPAW and Fisheries have regulations - for example, a fair few of the freshwater natives are classed as endangered species and protected as such.

 

Fisheries don't like the use of traps either.

 

But I'm sure no one would mind you catching a few Western Minnows though...they aren't the easiest fish to keep (they like strong flow, cool water and need to be kept in a group)

 

btw Western Hardyheads are an awesome little fish...fairly common estuarine fish that can be kept in FW. And fisheries allow you to catch 9L/day (they're classed as baitfish)

 

http://www.fish.wa.g...er-Species.aspx

 

They are very fragile though, so don't use traps to catch them.

 

I recommend talking to someone like Dave who knows a lot more about this stuff than me

Howdy folks.

Sorry for the late reply but I've been busy moving...

First of all, thanks to Az for recommending Fish to Do. I ended up going with them and they were great.

They are a very professional outfit, run by a guy who used to work in one of the aquarium stores.

So these guys started at Lesmurdie, drove up to Tapping (near Joondalup), stripped down a 6 * 2 * 3, transported it, the water and the Discus to Duncraig and reassembled it. All for 450 bucks.

Their moving van carries a water tank on a trailer, which holds 1000 L. That was a big plus with the Discus, would be handy for marine.

Stoked with these guys and the flawless move. Totally worth the money.

I'm not sure about insurance Docfish....I would guess that they would insure the aquarium/stand....dont know about fish

I've scanned their business card below, definetely recommend them

Does anyone know any good removalists that will shift aquariums?

I have 2 big setups (700L & 850L) that need to be moved....and I want to use professional movers (better safe than sorry).

Anyone else had experience using moving companies to handle their aquariums?

Thx