Canberra aquaponics rig

ConanOfCooma said :

I stated that they are already in the waterways in response to your “…if they are released…” statement. So I guess my point is that you are wrong.

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How is that possible when you distinguish yourself by being so consistently wrong yourself.
Is this projection or simply a chronic case of the Pot calling the Kettle black.

dungfungus said :

“I’m not sure if you are serious or not. Ban rabbits and foxes? In what way? Banning them won’t force the current populations to move back home overseas.

Also, you are aware that Brook and Rainbow trout were introduced into our inland water more than a century ago, yes?….”

I said ban because “cull out” is likely to offend some people and yes, I am aware the trout were introduced to mainland Australia near Numeralla over a hundred years ago. That still makes them an exotic/feral species (like foxes, rabbits, cats, Indian mynas etc.) so you point is?

You understand that we’re an exotic/feral species to Australia too, right? You wouldn’t even be alive today if it weren’t for the introduction of feral animals to this landmass.

dungfungus said :

“I’m not sure if you are serious or not. Ban rabbits and foxes? In what way? Banning them won’t force the current populations to move back home overseas.

Also, you are aware that Brook and Rainbow trout were introduced into our inland water more than a century ago, yes?….”

I said ban because “cull out” is likely to offend some people and yes, I am aware the trout were introduced to mainland Australia near Numeralla over a hundred years ago. That still makes them an exotic/feral species (like foxes, rabbits, cats, Indian mynas etc.) so you point is?

I stated that they are already in the waterways in response to your “…if they are released…” statement. So I guess my point is that you are wrong.

Furthermore, you have stated that the introduction of Trout will impact on the waterways in a similar manner to Carp. How is that the case, when they’ve been there for over 100 years? Wouldn’t that major environmental impact have happened already? Trout have no where near the negative impact that Carp do.

The word “ban” is completely different from the word “cull”, and cannot be interchanged. Again, you are wrong. If foxes and rabbits could be culled completely, why haven’t we done it yet? I’d love my property to be fox and rabbit free! Too bad it’s impossible!

You posted one thing first, which was wrong, then tried to correct it with your second post. Unfortunately, all the second post did was reveal you as the confused person you are.

“I’m not sure if you are serious or not. Ban rabbits and foxes? In what way? Banning them won’t force the current populations to move back home overseas.

Also, you are aware that Brook and Rainbow trout were introduced into our inland water more than a century ago, yes?….”

I said ban because “cull out” is likely to offend some people and yes, I am aware the trout were introduced to mainland Australia near Numeralla over a hundred years ago. That still makes them an exotic/feral species (like foxes, rabbits, cats, Indian mynas etc.) so you point is?

I doubt that sjgemmell’s intention is to let these fish go, dungfungus. Besides, it’s a bit too late for that. Do you think he got them by mail order from Europe?

dungfungus said :

You are aware that these fish are exotic and if they are released in to our inland waterways they will become feral just like the European Carp that are destroying our river systems and killing our native fish.
Trout should be banned along with rabbits, foxes etc.

To be honest, take a pill.

This article is not about the relase of non native fish into our waterways, its about being able to use a byproduct of farming as a natural fertiliser. Trout are the easiest to farm & probably the easiest to get hold of rather than something like the endangered Maquarie Perch.

If you want to rant about the plight of Murray Cod, Yellowbelly, Maquarie perch ect, post up your efforts on how you are eradicating a known pest in the waterways.

Back on topic (sort of) my father was involved in permaculture for quite a few years, worms are the bees of the ground. Their fertilising potential was endless, he had what he called a “tea bagging” set up that made liquid fertiliser for pasture improvement. He was trialling it with a couple of dairy farmers in the Bega Valley. The difference in the condition of the pasture was clearly evident & it was cheap for the farmer. All he needed was food scraps & some worrms to start him off.

I hope this kicks off & the trout prices come down as they are a by-product of the process…….:P

dungfungus said :

You are aware that these fish are exotic and if they are released in to our inland waterways they will become feral just like the European Carp that are destroying our river systems and killing our native fish.
Trout should be banned along with rabbits, foxes etc.

I’m not sure if you are serious or not. Ban rabbits and foxes? In what way? Banning them won’t force the current populations to move back home overseas.

Also, you are aware that Brook and Rainbow trout were introduced into our inland water more than a century ago, yes?

And the native fish that tastes as good smoked is…?

You are aware that these fish are exotic and if they are released in to our inland waterways they will become feral just like the European Carp that are destroying our river systems and killing our native fish.
Trout should be banned along with rabbits, foxes etc.

Can I come over for a fish?