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shano
12-02-2003, 12:19 PM
just wondering if anyone else has one of these great fish as a put in a tank????i have a mate who has one that is 2 foot what an unreal site very nice fish!!!
craigie
12-02-2003, 02:41 PM
Hi Shano,

We have one in the Foyer of our office floor. Its about 3 years old and looks truely 'MAGNIFICENT' !
It would be 45 cm long and a beautiful bronze colour.

If you work around the Brisbane city area come up and have a look at it.

Regards
Craig.
Heath
12-02-2003, 05:05 PM
Craig,

any chance of giving some info on the setup of the tank. IE How often does it get cleaned, how is the water changed, how much of the water is changed, any additives put in the water, also what does it get fed....

;)
shano
12-02-2003, 06:31 PM
this fish is for sale so we are open to offers
Jack_Lives_Here
13-02-2003, 04:25 AM
Shano - had one for many years. great entertainment value at feeding time. Mates used to come around with a few bears and drop in the livies - sick huh!! ;D ;D

They are abosolutely magnificent in a tank.
MikeC
13-02-2003, 05:10 AM
Smith's Aquarium at Sandgate Rd Boondall has a Mangrove Jack in a tank. Must be about 40 cm long from memory. They can tell you all you need to know.

Mike
Jack_Lives_Here
13-02-2003, 09:14 AM
That one at Smiths is more like 50cm + Mike - it is sure a horse. Great display.
CHRIS_aka_GWH
13-02-2003, 09:59 AM
craig,

how high is the foyer ceiling?
I'm just trying to work out which rod to bring.
;D

chris
shano
13-02-2003, 02:43 PM
remember this jack is for sale after offers
craigie
13-02-2003, 02:59 PM
Chris,

Don't worry about the Rod, we've got a good broom stick and some electrical wire. Should be able to whip up a lure out a few Bull Dog Clips.

Heath,
I'm not sure of the Chemical make-up of the tank but it is fresh water out of the tap. The Tank is cleaned every three to four weeks. Half the water is changed over with every clean. A hose is used to drain the water from the tank into a sink. Our 'Jack' gets fed frozen Prawns and Pellets. Sometimes when he is real bad we will feed him Red Claw etc.

Cheers
Craig.
shano
14-02-2003, 12:11 PM
water conditions are just as cragie said straight out of the tap but with neutriliser added ... ph level of brisbanes water is perfect so no need for that to be messed with.. we do water changes every 2 weeks about 30-40%
shano
14-02-2003, 12:52 PM
am wanting $300 for him no offers if anyone is interested