Namoi Valley Aquafarming

 Stocking Fish in Farm Dams

Common Questions asked: 

How many Fish should I put in my Dam ?

Well.. the  General rule of thumb is .... for every meter or good step around the perimeter of the Dam .... you can put a Fish.  You can put less in to suite your budget, but do not stock higher than this  amount.

Sample Measurment only

This Sample Dam is 100 meters long and 50 meters wide   .....    the calculation would be : 

  100 meters + 100 meters   =   200

                                                                               50 meters +   50 meters   =   100

                                                               Your maximum Stocking   =   300  Fish                                    

 Can I put multiple Species together ?

Yes you can, when you consider that in any natural River, Creek or Impoundments you can catch multiple Species, then you also can do the same with a private Dam Stocking.

 Each of the inland species has a role to play in the ecosystem of the water body that it is inhabiting. But off course ... personal preference to species is up to the individuals tastes.

How can I improve the habitat of the Dam or help the Feed balance ?

If available in the spring as the water temperatures are rising some bales of good - / old or mulch hay, eg. Wheaten, Lucerne or Oaten Hay broken up and spread around the edge of the Dam helps to promote aquatic micro organisms that is then the base of the food chain for the spring and summer season.

What Protection fom Predators ?

Any stable structure  eg. old tyres strapped together ... tree branches  - or small trees such as pine trees, the size of a Xmas tree or that you can handle easy, laid into the water, gives very good Shelters. These can be fresh cut as this also provides feed through the break down of the organic matter. This also helps when you wish to try and catch your fish - as they will be commonly caught around thes structures where they feed.

Will they breed ?

If the conditions are right there is the possibility that they can breed, but the chances of survival

of the offsprings are very slim to nil with most the species.

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Silver- and Golden Perch,  Murray Cod,  Eeltailed Catfish,  Crayfish (Yabbie)

Breeding Stock,  Home Page,  Hatchery

Contract:  02 67921212, mobile 0429 202483 E-Mail:  nvaqua@bigpond.com

Postal Address: Namoi Valley Aquafarming, PO Box 754, 2390 Narrabri NSW Australia