Have a read through the WA members threads JR....
Should be able to pick up a few hints within them.... might even tell you where to get them
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| Author: | Jeffrey J [ Jan 17th, '08, 10:46 ] |
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Has anyone got Jade Perch in there system? if you do can you tell me how they are going. I would like to use them and want some more information, especially if your in WA. |
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| Author: | Jaymie [ Jan 17th, '08, 10:53 ] |
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Jades are great! They taste great! But, I don't know if you can get them in WA. |
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| Author: | janethesselberth [ Jan 17th, '08, 11:04 ] |
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Jeffrey, there is a search feature in the page header that allows you to get either posts or threads with certain key words....like Jade or Swimming. Making through 100,000 posts is a bit daunting. I do know that swimming pool conversions have been discussed, as well as the merits of Jades, Silvers and Golds. Welcome to the forum! |
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| Author: | Jeffrey J [ Jan 17th, '08, 11:05 ] |
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yeah thats one of the reasons i would like to get them going, successfully... the fisheries dept have changed some laws, but im in the process of getting a permit that allows me to bring them in to WA. |
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| Author: | Troutman [ Jan 17th, '08, 11:27 ] |
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You'll have to heat your water Jeff if you want to grow them in Perth through the winter as they have negligible growth below 20c and can die at 13c!! |
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| Author: | bio-farmer [ Jan 17th, '08, 13:31 ] |
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welcome to the forum Jeff. let me know when you get them in as i would love to give them a go. good luck. Jeffrey J wrote: yeah thats one of the reasons i would like to get them going, successfully... the fisheries dept have changed some laws, but im in the process of getting a permit that allows me to bring them in to WA.
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| Author: | Jeffrey J [ Jan 23rd, '08, 19:11 ] |
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Hi Bio, Got off the phone today from the WA fisheries, there response to me wanting a permit for jade perch went like; "it shouldn't be a problem in the aquarium like set up of AP system, especially when you consider the quantity your after, so put in for a trans location permit, but don't bet on it" I don't know if this is a yes or a no to getting a permit, but i did find out it would only be good for 12 months anyhow... The fisheries dept is very keen for me to use native species, and truth is if i found one worth it, i wouldn't hesitate. They suggested fresh water cobbler, but i believe it tastes foul!!! So i will put in for a permit or wait 6/8 weeks for the weather to cool down, and put trout in. Other species mentioned was Murray Cod and Tilapia. Can anyone suggest a fish species for WA? |
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| Author: | RupertofOZ [ Jan 23rd, '08, 19:14 ] |
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Have a read through the WA members threads JR.... Should be able to pick up a few hints within them.... might even tell you where to get them
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| Author: | steve [ Jan 23rd, '08, 19:16 ] |
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wow seems like WA fisheries are worded up on the hobby side of AP now! my tip? use a SMALL system as the proposed system in your documentation to them. the less is looks and feels like aquaculture to them the higher your chances i reckon. |
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| Author: | Jeffrey J [ Jan 23rd, '08, 19:16 ] |
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yeah, i been looking, but not successfully.. ..it seems like people are basically using Barra and trout, but there systems are already cycled. I just feel that mine is too new, plus i would like a hardy fish, one that can tolerate a novice looking after it, and jade perch seems to be the answer |
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| Author: | RupertofOZ [ Jan 23rd, '08, 19:18 ] |
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Silver Perch have a wider temperature tolerance JR
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| Author: | Jeffrey J [ Jan 23rd, '08, 19:22 ] |
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Yeah, apparently WA fisheries have an AP expert they are now liaising with!!! So, Sorry to be a complete novice RupertofOZ, but people have told me silver perch can be a bit "finicky", like they either work or they dont like??? Is this unfair to the old silver perch? |
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| Author: | steve [ Jan 23rd, '08, 19:24 ] |
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i think there are a couple of parameters that they really dont like........ think green water for one and i'm leaning to maybe a high ph (or ph swings) either......... many have found them to be VERY hardy |
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| Author: | EllKayBee [ Jan 23rd, '08, 19:26 ] |
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Quote: apparently WA fisheries have an AP expert they are now liaising with
is her name Faye??? (or maybe Joel  )
I have been growing and harvesting SP for the past 15 months and have had no problems with them at all...they are a very tough breed of fish JJ
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| Author: | Jeffrey J [ Jan 23rd, '08, 19:28 ] |
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thats cool, thanks steve, i did the first water test today, and the results went like; Ammonia = 0.1 Nitrite = 0 Nitrate = 0 PH = 8.5 Tim C tells me the Ph will be ok, and settle down soon |
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