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| Author: | theking [ Nov 19th, '10, 08:30 ] |
| Post subject: | Mussels in Perth |
Where can I find mussels in Perth? |
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| Author: | chillidude [ Nov 19th, '10, 08:36 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mussels in Perth |
Depends if you're looking to buy them or find them in a creek, King. The big aquarium/pet shop on Gt Eastern Hwy in Midland (just west of Bunnings) has them, but they're $8 each  If you're looking to find them yourself, that may be harder. There is a site that records sightings, I think it's run out of Murdoch http://www.musselwatchwa.com/ . |
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| Author: | Burnsy [ Nov 19th, '10, 09:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mussels in Perth |
If you are thinking of putting them in your AP I am pretty sure there have been a few who have tried it only to find they end up with pipes filled with little ones after some time which leads to blockages and overflows. |
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| Author: | vlt [ Nov 19th, '10, 09:21 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mussels in Perth |
Velesunio Ambiguus are a still water mussel which does not attach themselves to anything. This is different to the american mussels which are the ones clogging up the pipes. Have a read of the 20 page thread on freshwater mussels.... Most suppliers are out of them at the moment. |
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| Author: | chillidude [ Nov 19th, '10, 10:26 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mussels in Perth |
Yeah, different species there I think Burnsy. Nocky had one of the Aussie (not the WA one) ones for a few years and no problems. |
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| Author: | deegsta [ Nov 19th, '10, 11:00 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mussels in Perth |
Ive got 12 or so in my pond seem to be ok there is a little stream in mandurah which has thousands in there just need to go there with a crab scoop and get them out |
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| Author: | earthbound [ Nov 19th, '10, 12:45 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mussels in Perth |
Yes aquarium shops are rather expensive for mussels. Trying to remember the name of the place over east that sells them, "something blue" I think for memory? Those from the east of Nocky should know. |
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| Author: | chillidude [ Nov 19th, '10, 12:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mussels in Perth |
earthbound wrote: Yes aquarium shops are rather expensive for mussels. Trying to remember the name of the place over east that sells them, "something blue" I think for memory? Those from the east of Nocky should know. http://www.aquablueseafoods.com.au |
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| Author: | earthbound [ Nov 19th, '10, 12:54 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mussels in Perth |
Thats the one CD.... $99.00/100 is a much better price... |
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| Author: | vlt [ Nov 19th, '10, 13:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mussels in Perth |
I've just ordered from this guy... Brenton Campion http://www.crayfreshyabbies.com/damyabbies.html $40 per 100 yabbies, or $130 for a box of 350 yabbies $40/50 mussels, $60/100 mussels, $100/200 mussels, $130/300 mussels, $150/400 mussels $40 delivery to VIC Bit hard to get hold of, so been doing it via emails... Awaiting delivery of 300 mussels and 100 yabbies. So not someone I can recommend at the moment. Not until I receive my order successfully anyways. There is also http://charas.com.au/ $2 each for 70mm mussels, $1 for 30mm mussels $0.45 per yabbie 50mm |
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| Author: | earthbound [ Nov 19th, '10, 13:37 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mussels in Perth |
They are nice prices.... |
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| Author: | chillidude [ Nov 19th, '10, 13:54 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mussels in Perth |
Yeah, they are. The mussels from over there are a different variety to the native ones here. |
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| Author: | red beard [ Nov 19th, '10, 17:20 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mussels in Perth |
i'm willing to drive to mandurah if a couple of you guys around ellenbrook want to go down and share some fuel money |
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| Author: | BlueThumb [ Nov 19th, '10, 19:14 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mussels in Perth |
red beard wrote: i'm willing to drive to mandurah if a couple of you guys around ellenbrook want to go down and share some fuel money There may be no need, RB. There's a thread over at PCS discussing this very issue. Basically check any fresh water stream with a sandy bank (ie. Canning River). Check it out HERE! |
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| Author: | earthbound [ Nov 19th, '10, 19:34 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mussels in Perth |
I don't know that it's a good idea for people to go and take them from the wild, especially when the link CD gave says that they are.... Quote: Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild in the medium-term future Plus it's possibly illegal to collect them from the wild. Better to buy in a few cultured ones if at all possible. |
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