jaz1986 Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 One of my mates has 5x45-50cm murray cod in a small pool. They are about 3-4 years old. we want to breed them next year to give a go at raising the fry from egg stage. How would I get them to breed? Is there any conditioning diet that anyone would recommend? Any tips on actually getting them to breed would also be appreciated... ie tanks? enclosures? breeding sites? (I have read info that suggests using a 44 gallon drum with top and bottom cut off... any feedback?) Thanks Jaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
23Skidoo Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 They'll need a large cave or structure, around which to breed, and i can't be certain but you really should seperate out one pair. I can't say much just hope you can get them to breed, good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lungy Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 The great Murray Cod ... Absolutely sweet fish .. Now ! (PAUSE) when i was a boy ! hehe We used to fish the Murray & Murrumbidgee rivers (NSW) for these Great Natives and they were becomming harder to find as per the introduction of the "EUROPEAN CARP " ... Anyway between the REDFIN & YELLOW BELLY & SILVER ( perch ) They were the most sought after Native we have ... My advice on food types would be : Small carp / yabbies / earth worms & the good'ol Australian Bardy grub ( ol'timers seceret ) Anyway's , i doubt you'll breed them in captivity as they normaly breed when flooding occurs in the appropriate seasons in NSW .. I guess it brings spawning on for those females who are ready . These rivers are "slow flowing" warm rivers to which you would need to replicate.. hehe ... Good luck mate / guys ... Thats my opinion ,But seeing as i like these fish so much and that they are OURS .. Please find the following information for your inquiries ... Andy... Check these departments out guy's Narandera FISH RERSERCH STATION ..NSW ... Snobs crk hatchery at Eildon .. NSW... Good luck & please update me . TA . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaz1986 Posted February 4, 2004 Author Share Posted February 4, 2004 thanks guys... i will do a ring around.... If worst comes to worst... I will just give them a good ol' hormone shot... and then milk them... that should do the trick! I will get in contact with the fisheries places you suggested... BTW... if anyone wants some murray cod... i picked some up at kenthurst fish and filters last week for $4 ea... they weren't on pellets... but it wasn't hard to wean them accross (I was going to use a koi trainer fish... but the next day he was floating upside down with 1 eye, 2 fins and most of his scales missing!!!) They have heaps there and they are about 5-8cm.... so you can easily train them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lungy Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 Dude !!! Once i have trained my Missus properly then i will consider training thing's that i like Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.