Seeking all Aussie Lungfish owners

[Egon]

Play it by ear, I will freeze any scales that shed. So far nothing but every few months I see one

 

[KuhliaFan]

Thanks so much Egon, you'll be doing a great thing helping Aussie researchers age wild lungfish and aid in their long term conservation. If you know of any fellow members with lungies maybe drop them a line and see if they can retain one. If you get one the best thing to do is dry them in between some pieces of paper with a weight on top to stop them curling, just like you would a flower in a press. This will enable postage also.
Thanks again

 

[Malte81]

Here in Germany is a Shop called Panta Rhei Aquatics they have about 5-6 ausie lungfish
for sell.
They ask for 950,- Euro

 

[KuhliaFan]

Thanks Malte81. I had a look and it looks they are available for order from Australian Supplier. We are really after fish that have been kept for 5- 10 years plus so that we acn look at scales and validate the markings or carbon content relates to the known age. I assume this shop fish are pretty young so would only b a a couple of years old at best. Thanks again.

 

[KuhliaFan]

Still looking for scales from known age fish.

 

[Egon]

I'm still here and waiting for my guy to shed a scale I swear the next one is yours. I figured out its exact age at one point. I can do it again. I will send you all this info with the scale as soon as possible. Its around 8 years old now FYI, right around 30"

 

[KuhliaFan]

Thanks Egon look forward to it. Let me know when it happens and we can work out how to get it here at no cost to you. David

 

[the lion who ate the sun]

Interesting stuff. Good luck, David. There was a discussion thread that popped up not so long ago in the polypterus sub-forum regarding alternative, non-destructive methods of aging Polypterus. I followed the thread with much interest, as I will follow this one. Perhaps your research will pave the way for a similar study of polypterus, or else spark further inquiry.

From the sound of it, you are leading a captivating life. I am always inspired when I see people who have tunneled out such wondrous niches! I occasionally consider changing my major to marine biology, but my place will be in an English classroom, or at a desk writing fiction. Best wishes, and I apologize if I have derailed your topic.
Ernest III.

 

[Egon]

still nothing LOL I swear I usually see one every few months????

 

[Chub_by]

Does Oddball still have his AUL? Might be worth contacting him.