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by Callatya
Wed Aug 10, 2005 3:24 am
Forum: Crayfish Forum
Topic: Euastacus yarraensis from Australia
Replies: 6
Views: 3492

Ragamuffun, unsure of the laws in Victoria, but you probably need a day-long fishing licence. There are rules against taking females in berry, so keep that in mind as i'm fairly sure the fines are pretty big. Apparently the opera house style traps are reasonable for catching cray, and I don't know i...
by Callatya
Wed Aug 10, 2005 3:17 am
Forum: General Shrimp Forum
Topic: Macrobrachium australiense care
Replies: 3
Views: 1904

I know ragamuffin from a few boards, and from the look of her posts, she seems to be after the same information as I am. When we get it figured out, we should write up a 'how to', save anyone else being in the same situation. Some of the shops keep them heated, some do not, however i'd guess that th...
by Callatya
Tue Aug 09, 2005 10:08 am
Forum: General Shrimp Forum
Topic: Giving up!
Replies: 10
Views: 3144

Depending on the size of the tank, a freshly cycled tank can have no measurable nitrates for the first month or so, even if its not planted :) It takes a little while to build up to the point where it will register on most test kits.
by Callatya
Mon Aug 08, 2005 8:00 pm
Forum: General Shrimp Forum
Topic: Macrobrachium australiense care
Replies: 3
Views: 1904

Macrobrachium australiense care

I have the WORST luck with these creatures. In 2003 I bought 10 while on a tour of brisbane fish shops. I had them bagged with O2 and in the largest fish bag they had. within 20 mins, 2 were dead and by the time I arrived back at the hotel4 hours later, there were 5 remaining. I was not expecting su...