Yodapwnsasmurf Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Some would say wild caught, others wouldn't, but these 2 Jack Dempseys are wild caught from near Yamba NSW. The colouring is amazing, and they are happy to live outside all year round, although heated would be better. 90% Male and Female, from venting them and size/colour differences. They have been half wormed, they probably need another dose, which I can do for $10 (The stuff ain't cheap). All offers will be considered, but only the highest offer will be taken, and the final offer will be the one made by 12am thursday night. I'm travelling up to Nerang on Saturday and will be able to take these guys up with me, I can bring them to Brisbane for an extra $40. Female: Male: If I don't get any offers by Friday they'll stay here. Thanks, Finn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
th3f0rg0t3n Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 3 pack of vb tallies to get ya started finn hahaha (on sale atm for $10 for 3 tallies!!) did you use barbless hook? such a good looking pair of fish bro, GLWS -- freeeeee bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsifter Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Where's the waterhole? I'll go catch some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yodapwnsasmurf Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 The add n is misleading for peeps who don't know better imo. "these 2 Jack Dempseys are wild caught from near Yamba NSW." If someone doesn't know that these fish aren't naturally from Australia then they probably shouldn't be keeping them. Also, I caught them from the wild, in my mind that makes them 'wild caught'. And [MENTION=6988]th3f0rg0t3n[/MENTION] thanks, I used a tiny hook that just caught them in the lip, it's healed up perfectly now. Sandsifter, it's down near Yamba, it cost me more money in petrol than I'm expecting to get back from these fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john22 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Holy **** yoda always something funny goin on with u mate, but i do c how it sounds misleading,, wc means caught from natural, river creek, they r found in naturaly. But they r chunky sems to be alot of pink on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floppingflamingos Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 I would love to put these into one of my ponds just out of curiosity. I'm not to sure on the legalities of selling these fish. I know you can't sell WC rainbows but you can sell the fry. I wonder if this falls under the same category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasman Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Beautiful fish Finn. Hard work catching them. More than likely these jds will provide great genetic diversity for the in bred gene pool we currently have as i am guessing these fish could have been in that natural water for a few generations. Crazy colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yodapwnsasmurf Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Guys, honestly, if you don't want to buy them, don't. But they aren't something you see everyday so feel free to offer anything. [MENTION=801]floppingflamingos[/MENTION] I'm quite sure they don't have the same legalities as natives. And Madone, I dunno if you can see, but the boards are damp, it's been raining all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie-S/A-C Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Beautiful fish Finn. Hard work catching them. More than likely these jds will provide great genetic diversity for the in bred gene pool we currently have as i am guessing these fish could have been in that natural water for a few generations. Crazy colour. they have been there for atleast 7 years or so says the write up i found on them. Good looking fish Yoda Gl on sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envenreptiles Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 being locked in a body of water likely from 2 related fish for 7 years there would be no outcrossing whatsoever the reason they look so good/healthy and what does not happen in captivity is there has been natural selection so only the best fry survive, id be tempted to grab them just to see if that red chin held and to possibly put through an EBJD line but alas no large tanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grubby Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Taking a week in Yamba later this year, Yoda where did you catch them, I might have a go myself ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie wonder Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Nice colours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yodapwnsasmurf Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Taking a week in Yamba later this year, Yoda where did you catch them, I might have a go myself ? Angouri Green Pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie-S/A-C Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 being locked in a body of water likely from 2 related fish for 7 years there would be no outcrossing whatsoever the reason they look so good/healthy and what does not happen in captivity is there has been natural selection so only the best fry survive, id be tempted to grab them just to see if that red chin held and to possibly put through an EBJD line but alas no large tanks your the second person to think this hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grubby Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 being locked in a body of water likely from 2 related fish for 7 years there would be no outcrossing whatsoever the reason they look so good/healthy and what does not happen in captivity is there has been natural selection so only the best fry survive, id be tempted to grab them just to see if that red chin held and to possibly put through an EBJD line but alas no large tanks Gotta agree with that, they are as good as imported from Central America, all the weakness would have been bred out of these a long time ago. Someone buy these please and get the blood into the local fish as soon as. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grubby Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Angouri Green Pool. Thank you, I must Yoda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grubby Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 FYI. http://www.qldaf.com/forums/african-cichlid-discussion-16/jack-dempsey-19307/ Jack Dempsey cichlid | NSW Department of Primary Industries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie-S/A-C Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 FYI.http://www.qldaf.com/forums/african-cichlid-discussion-16/jack-dempsey-19307/ Jack Dempsey cichlid | NSW Department of Primary Industries yeah even explosives couldnt get rid of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch86 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Good info grubby, looks like your all good Finn. You'll have to take a thermometer with you next time and see how cold that water is. Very interesting like the dam that is full of Africans that is heated from a cooling tower of a power station in Vic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raycam01_au Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 they sum gud looking wilds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yodapwnsasmurf Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 I must mention, with both fish, when I reeled them up out of the depths (Would have to be at least 30 meters down) they floated in the esky for about an hour each, I assume this is the bends or just their swim bladders expanding or something? They fully recovered within the hour but it can't have been pleasant for the fish. So anyone who goes to give it a shot, even though you're excited, reel them up slowly, and I mean slow. I'd do it at about 2 reel turns per minute, it'll take a while but they'll thanks you for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_vr90 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Um just wondering if your going to freeze them and report it like it says? Lol jks I'm keen to get some now too but will wait for fuel prices to die back down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yodapwnsasmurf Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Yeah it's weird how they are considered noxious in the pond, but then fine in the home aquaria.... What's with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_vr90 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 I want someone to release a whole heap of different cichlids into our waterways then going fishing would be crazy cause you never know what you might catch, kinda get over fishing up here and knowing all your gonna get is bream whiting flatties etc etc. catching a wicked coloured peacock or a massive male green terror, now that would be an awesome fish to be proud of. And before anyone comments why that's not going to happen I know! I just think it would be cool Sorry for thread jacking Glws mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch86 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 What would you say the pond water temp would be approximately. They are very tough hey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
