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There is no doubt barramundi are one of the most popular and well known of Australia's sport fish. All barramundi are born as males. They spend the early part of their lives in fresh water until they reach sexual maturity. They then migrate down stream to the mouth of the river system where they meet the females, most of which have been living in the sea. They spawn in the salt water then some of the males will follow the females out to sea and some will go back to the river. The males which go out to sea will change to females. Even barramundi which are unable to go out to sea will still change into females.
You should think very carefully before buying barramundi. Their demand for food is difficult to meet. They need a good supply of live food, such as small fish, shrimp, crayfish etc. They do not forage for food or eat aquatic vegetation. One of the biggest problems will be when you want to add more fingerlings. Any barramundi remaining from earlier stockings will make a meal of the new fingerlings, of any species, which you introduce.
You should think very carefully before buying barramundi. Their demand for food is difficult to meet. They need a good supply of live food, such as small fish, shrimp, crayfish etc. They do not forage for food or eat aquatic vegetation. One of the biggest problems will be when you want to add more fingerlings. Any barramundi remaining from earlier stockings will make a meal of the new fingerlings, of any species, which you introduce.
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Customer Reviews
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Great Pets Review by Christopher
Customer Rating The second batch i recieved where alot smaller than first,so had to set up another tank for them as the first batch have grown so quick.The smaller ones are just starting to eat the 1mm pellets but before was having trouble getting them to eat.Going to start live black worm breeding to keep them going.The first batch are now 10-15cm and are only 3 weeks ahead of last batch so growing extremely quick in 28 deg water.Would love to see Frozen blood worms added to site for purchase.The big guys smash live feeders as a treat and love there pellets. (Posted on 10/12/11)
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Great Fish Review by Matthew
Customer Rating Great fish and very healthy.... Smaller than advertised but great quality fish all the same. (Posted on 13/12/10)
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Terrific species Review by Digby
Customer Rating Very nice fish to breed and such a large part of the Australian Culture. (Posted on 26/10/10)
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The BEST Aussie native to have Review by Jordan Price
Customer Rating The BEST Aussie native to have, IF you have the room. I started mine in a 2 foot tank, he then progressed to a 3, 4, and now a 6 footer (I'm sure he'd appreciate the extra room in an 8x2x3 though). They grow super fast in 24-25 degree water. At this size (6cm) they're a touch picky with food, and you have to be prepared to clean food off the bottom because they won't touch anything not floating or not sinking past their mouth (they don't scavenge). I found mine rather easy to wean onto pellets at about 10-13cms and now he's absolutely possessed at feeding time and will take pellets out of my hands. Great fun to watch with feeder fish too, he just opens the gob and inhales them. Tank mates for my barra include (with no problems so far): Silver Perch, Barred Grunter, Eels, Plecos, Jack Dempseys, Silver Scats.. plus they don't destoy your plants! Highly recommended if you can afford the tank upgrades! (Posted on 15/07/10)
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most impressed Review by Chris Simpson
Customer Rating I ordered one of these with some other fish and was most impressed with the product. And it was delivered in a timely manner. (Posted on 15/07/10)
