Australian Native Fish Enterprises
(ANFE)
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Qld
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What Australian native species can I
stock in my dam? ·
How many fish can I put in my dam? ·
Will I lose fish to predators? ·
What if I have Gambusia (Mosquito Fish) in my dam? ·
Do I need to feed the
fish? ·
Can I arrange payment by Instalment Plan?
Q What Australian native species can I stock in my dam? Refer to the legend
on our Prices page as a guide to
permitted stocking areas for each species. If you are still unsure, click here to view the Qld Department of Primary Industries and
Fisheries document "Stocking Private Dams". For areas outside Queensland, check with the relevant Department in
your State. Stocking your dam
with fish not native to your area is an offence, unless you have been granted
a permit to do so, or the species are stocked routinely in local dams, etc as
part of the Recreational Fish Enhancement Program. Substantial penalties
apply for non-compliance. back to top ▲ Q How many fish can I put in my dam? In relation to the surface area of your dam/pond, the following is
a guide to the maximum stocking
rates recommended for each species:
Q Will I lose fish to
predators?
The
short answer to this question is YES. Birds are the most
voracious predator of fish, especially
cormorants/shags, and are
their natural predators in the wild.
As a general rule, you might expect to lose at least 20 to 30% of your
fish to pointy-beaked birds. If the
water in your dam is muddy this can help reduce losses somewhat as it is
harder for the birds to detect the fingerlings. Note:
Harming cormorants, pelicans, shags, ibis and other wading birds is
prohibited as they are protected by law. To
safeguard your fish as much as possible, there are a couple of measures
you can take: ·
Provide safe havens for the fish such as
fallen timber, and aquatic plants. ·
Provide other food choices for the birds
(large quantities of small fish, shrimp, etc), as the birds will tend to feed
on the most plentiful food source. Ducks and Geese with flat bills pose no threat, as they are herbivores
and feed on vegetable matter. The exception is the protected Musk Duck
. Eels will prey on
fish and even small water fowl and ducklings and if your dam is infested with
eels, they should be removed
before stocking with fish as they will take a heavy toll on young fingerlings. Q What if I have Gambusia (Mosquito Fish) in
my Dam? Gambusia, or
‘mosquito fish’ (sometimes incorrectly called ‘guppies’), are not indigenous
to Australia. They are native to the Gulf of Mexico and were introduced into
Australia in the 1920’s, with disastrous results to our native fish and other
native animal populations, eg some species of frogs.
They are aggressive, eat tadpoles and kill fish by nipping their fins and eating
their eggs. Gambusia will breed in your dam, and their survival rate is high.
If Gambusia are present in your dam, get advice from
the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries as to what actions you can
take to deal with this pest. These may include treatments with liquid
chlorine, slaked lime or the fish-specific poison, rotenone. Sufficient food is
supplied naturally in dams through the presence of insects and yabbies etc,
as well as plankton which is generated via the action of sunlight, so
supplemental feeding is not necessary to the survival or growth of your
fish. However, supplementing your
fish’s diet with other small fish or freshwater shrimp which will breed and
create a continuous food supply, can assist with faster growth. Artificial food may be used but not
recommended, as it is easy to overfeed. The excess food decays which can
pollute the water resulting in excessive algae growth and possible loss of
fish. Q Can I arrange payment by Instalment
Plan? ANFE makes payment plans by
instalment available for approved customers. Instalments are due and payable
on receipt of invoices. A service charge applies for the use of the
instalment option. If you find you need a little more time to
pay off the amount owed, please discuss with Andrew on 0431 484 887. Australian Native Fish Fingerlings - Aquaponic Systems - Aeration Systems |
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