Advice .. Cold water catfish?
#1
Posted 15 February 2007 - 07:14 PM
I helped him with his filtration system .. and it really does look noce!
Can anyone suggest nice cold water catfish for a koi pond?
Any suggestions, and where he can get them.
Inexpensive would be nice. But nice looking is better!
Inexpensive and good looking .. well that would be great!
8)
#2
Posted 15 February 2007 - 07:27 PM
#3
Posted 15 February 2007 - 09:55 PM
#4
Posted 15 February 2007 - 10:58 PM
And yes, a mate of mine was stung by his Tandanus which made the wound in his finger go white. I don't think its that poisonous because he didn't need any medical treatment, but it could depend on how the catfish gets you I guess.
And they are cheap and hardy, active fish.
#5
Posted 19 February 2007 - 02:32 AM
#6
Posted 02 March 2007 - 06:57 PM
i agree i have seen some get over that length,
about 90cm 8O
#7
Posted 31 March 2007 - 05:08 PM
Rainbow whales yet
Alan
#8
Posted 31 March 2007 - 06:32 PM
A guy I was talking to runs a fish farm, Barramundi, Trout etc.
He told me that some people empty their swimming pool for winter, fill it with fresh water and put a heap of Trout in it.
As they are from Europe they can withstand the cold temp's.
Just before summer they catch them a put them in the freezer, and convert the pool back to being a pool.
Just a thought .
If you want any more info', please contact me.
Cheers
Col
#9
Posted 01 April 2007 - 08:43 PM
Even a swimming pool filter system is not good enough to grow fish for that sort of thing. Don't get conned !!!
I am currently involved in a 12 tonne closed recirculation system entering it's second year of growth recording at a research and education facility. Not looking flash :cry:
Alan
#10
Posted 01 April 2007 - 10:27 PM
Tandanus will get around a foot and a half give or take in a pond or aquarium, Aquotix has coldwater tandanus for $12.95 ea at around 5 cm.
#11
Posted 06 April 2007 - 10:20 AM
Tandanus will get around a foot and a half give or take in a pond or aquarium, Aquotix has coldwater tandanus for $12.95 ea at around 5 cm.
Obviously never been pricked by a tandanus if you think a bit of hot tap water is going to stop the pain. VERY painful, talking from experience. I have to say that sting ray barbs hurt more though. As do bullrout spines.
#12
Posted 06 April 2007 - 01:36 PM
This is getting off topic so im not about to start arguing over this, if you dont like running hot water over your finger then you'll have to put up with the pain, but hey what would i know? :wink:
#13
Posted 24 June 2007 - 11:18 PM
Anyone got a few babies to spare?
#14
Posted 24 June 2007 - 11:18 PM
#15
Posted 25 June 2007 - 12:13 AM
Anyone got a few babies to spare?
To my Knowledge, they are no longer being sent into WA
So it might be difficult to find "babies"
#16
Posted 04 August 2007 - 08:21 AM
A guy I was talking to runs a fish farm, Barramundi, Trout etc.
He told me that some people empty their swimming pool for winter, fill it with fresh water and put a heap of Trout in it.
Sounds intresting anymore info Mate
Regards Cobby
#17
Posted 09 August 2007 - 10:00 PM
I have worked at AQWA (at the time it was Underwater World) and the agreed treatment for any catfish or rockfish (bullrout) 'Spike' was the use of hot water.
The hot water de-natures the protein that makes up the toxin in their spikes and therefore lessens the effect of the pain faster.
Krissytool - you are right.
Pekoltia - don't listen to us....only if you are a massacist.
PS I have been spiked by numerous catfish varieties and the worst fish I got spiked by was a Lionfish (rockfish family) so I understand and enjoy your pain with you.
PPS
How hot must the hot water be?
As rule of thumb: Be a man! - the hot water should hurt more than the pain of the spike.
Mr_docfish
#18
Posted 09 August 2007 - 11:58 PM
I wanna get spiked... (not really!)
I couldn't take them to school .. in case anyone is allergric ..
However I am game to have a go keeping a couple of babies at home!
Johnnie
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