A book about FNQ aquatic critters

[northboy]

Howdy All

 

Something I have given thought to for a while, it may never happen,

 

A book on North Queensland Aquatic critters, more so unknown fish and inverts.

 

The main reason is, so few know what is up here and there is a stack of miss info out there

 

So my question is

 

What would you Guys and Girls like to see in it ????

 

Bob

[inverted]

Interesting thought.....I think there is so many species up there you could write several! Maybe a full book of ....shrimp. One of snails.One of fish. And one of plants.

All I know is I'd buy them

Edited May 2, 2015 by inverted

[Morgan]

I'll second that. It would be great to have a reference for the types of native plants and mosses that aren't seen in the hobby yet, and native snails. Fish and shrimp are of course a given. :)

[northboy]

Need all ideas and man you guys are making work, the plants may be if I can get one of the boffins on side

 

It has been talked about with a mate of mine who has done a book on brackish fish or the Australian part at least.

 

Fish there is lots so that could be a book on its own and inverts combined, the trouble with inverts is, there is always new ones turning up, shrimp, crayfish, crabs and snails

 

Suggestions  please!!! photos I know for sure, so a good camera first

 

Keep an eye on the thread I will get some photos from a mate that will blow you mind and as the crow flys its about 4km from my place

 

Bob

[kizshrimp]

Bob asked me to post this as it wasn't working out for him. These are cling gobies, Stiphodon species I think. 

 

 

 

Just another one of the virtually unknown treasures from our far north. 

[Morgan]

They're gorgeous! I'd be interested in those when I have more tank space. :)

[kizshrimp]

They're a magnificent group of fish. I love gobies and gudgeons and these are probably the best of them. Unfortunately they're very rare and I don't know that they have ever been bred in captivity. 

[northboy]

There is 4 or 5 species of the up here and they are all protected, not so rare in the right places and creeks.

I have had views of 30+ in my field of vision and when the male dances to his mob of females it is a sight to be seen.

 

A place that you always see 3 of the species and a safe place to put on a mask and jump in is Emmagon creek Cape Tribulation, google the creek and have a look 

 

Bob