CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT OUR NEWS FEED FOR ARTICLES ON FISH HEALTH
Pygmy Perch are a Western Australian native fish suitable for outdoor ponds. Pygmy Perch are a hardy, low maintenance fish that are great for controlling mosquito larvae in your pond. One thing to note about the Pygmy Perch is that once you introduce them to your pond you may never see them again. They are bottom dwellers and are very good at hiding (their silver colouring aids in this as well). Frog Friendly! - Pygmy Perch are fantastic for Frog Ponds as they will not eat the frog eggs or tadpoles.
$7.50 each or 5 for $35.00
Scientific Name - Nannoperca vittata
Size: Maximum 8cm
Lifespan: 5 Years.
Distribution: South-West Western Australia.
Feeding: Pygmy Perch are carnivores and will eat any insects or larvae in the pond. They are excellent for eating Mosquito larvae in frog ponds. They can also be fed frozen fish foods and will eat any of the smaller dry foods (Goldfish Flakes).
Reproduction: Pygmy Perch spawn from July to November, sometimes extending through to February. They can produce twelve to fifteen eggs over a three hour period. The eggs are adhesive, which allows them to cling to any nearby aquatic plants, rocks or debris. During this time the females can develop a blue tinge on their sides and the males fins can grow darker and their sides can develop an orange tinge.
Before introducing fish into a pond make sure you have put a Water Conditioner/Chlorine Neutraliser into your new pond before introducing fish. We suggest to not overstock a new pond with fish too soon, the water needs time to balance and age. If you have just filled the pond, you will need to wait at least a week before introducing fish!!
Keep and eye on new fish for the first hour or so after they have been released into the pond to make sure they are settling in well.