Citypainter Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 HI everyone. I am not only a fish tank keeper but I am also a keen fisherman. I cam across this article about the Pearl Cichlid in a fishing forum. Feral fish in Aussie water way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6C1 Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Thats a nice and big fish hes got! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJJ-Master Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 I'd be proud to have it in one of my tanks But I call BS and it is a facile attempt attempt to add substance to http://www.daff.gov.au/brs/fisheries-marin...ment/ornamental Yes I'm a conspiracy theory nut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citypainter Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 I think that you are being a bit quick to write this off as publicity. This is a real problem with northern waters not only for eartheaters but also Tilapia. We also hace Gambuzia in all southern creeks, carp in most fresh water rivers. Its this type of thing that is the very core of threatening our import lists as a hobbyist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foti Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 there will always be some neetweet out there throwing fish in a lake or river but a breeding pair this gets you thinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Even If it is a beat up the changes to the ornamental fish regulations will be going through. I have seen the list of the first 100 fish and although its not going to affect many people in the hobby now, it will get worse in the next 12 months or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citypainter Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Finding American Earth Eaters in the Australian wild will have a massive effect on that list. It also shows how able they are to diversify in diferent conditions and tempertures. I think our hobby is in real danger of imploding because of uneducated people. The authorities always cater to the lowest common denominator. I don't really think that there is anything that can be done except to maybe have warnings of the consequences of dumping fish printed on aquarium shop bags. Any other suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobbin4 Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Agree with your last comment Dave Nice fish, & big spawns from these guys Big problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJJ-Master Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Even If it is a beat up the changes to the ornamental fish regulations will be going through. I have seen the list of the first 100 fish and although its not going to affect many people in the hobby now, it will get worse in the next 12 months or so. I have tried to read a list of thousands of animals - but really couldn't understand it . Have you got a link to those first 100 fish ? I think our hobby is in real danger of imploding because of uneducated people. The authorities always cater to the lowest common denominator. I think you're right the hobby may well be in danger and unfortunately the authorities do have to cater for all the morons out there (the lowest common denominator) . I don't understand how anyone could be so stupid as to put an ornamental fish in our waterways ... But then again I don't understand how (seemingly) most of society act the way they do in general either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I don't have a link to the list. I have a paper copy of it because I was involved in the process through another party. I have searched google for "lavender list" and couldn't find a link to it. Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJJ-Master Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Never mind - I hope the federal police don't come and kick in my door and take my beloved africans !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevguy Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 All i'll say on this matter is that the brasilie's coming out of that area are stunning fish and make the aquarium bred fish look ordinary to say the least. I in no way agree with with release of aquarium fish into our waterways as it stuffs it for all in the long run. Now,does anyone want some Aussie "Wildcaught" Brasiliensis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citypainter Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 What gets me is their adaptability. Being able to survive in temps 10deg below captivity guidelines. It sort of kills the argument that tropical fish won't survive in cooler waters. I guess if it happens gradually and they have opportunity to find warm currents and eddy's then they will not only survive but thrive. I still think there should be a campaign to have all fish shops sales bags apply a warning that reads something like this. "Dumping fish into waterways will damage the balance of nature" Any other suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIMO Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 QUOTE: ""Dumping fish into waterways will damage the balance of nature"" .......and the balance of your bank account after you get caught and fined!! hehe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozarowana Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 What gets me is their adaptability. Being able to survive in temps 10deg below captivity guidelines. It sort of kills the argument that tropical fish won't survive in cooler waters. I guess if it happens gradually and they have opportunity to find warm currents and eddy's then they will not only survive but thrive. Brasiliensis aren't a true tropical (equatorial) american cichlid they are from similar latitudes to where they are found wild in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 All i'll say on this matter is that the brasilie's coming out of that area are stunning fish and make the aquarium bred fish look ordinary to say the least. I in no way agree with with release of aquarium fish into our waterways as it stuffs it for all in the long run. Now,does anyone want some Aussie "Wildcaught" Brasiliensis. People that have caught fish from Hazelwood pondage in Victoria also say that the fish look a lot better than similiar aquarium kept fish but that the colours tend to fade after a while in the tank so it's highly likely that diet is a big factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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