Darters does any one know anything??

DUSTIN323 · 12-04-2005, 06:22 PM

I saw a few darters on aquabid a while back and now I'm interested in getting one. I've found two sites that sell them but I can't seem to find any good info. What I want to know mainly is how big of tank do they need and are they good with other peaceful fish?? I know they're probally fine in water from neutral ph to mildly hard since they're native to the USA. But anyways if anyone knows about them, knows a site with some info, or keeps them let me know.

PaulInKingston · 12-04-2005, 06:43 PM

http://www.nanfa.org/articles/acdarteraquariums.shtml

Mr Aquarium · 12-05-2005, 02:51 AM

You Must be talking about imakettles rainbow darters, why not just email her and ask for the info.
You prolly aint going to see any of them tell after winter now as her and Lots go collecting them theirselfs.

But I maybe suggest watching what "peacefull" fish you stick them with.
I had a darter I got here, not the same color as the rainbows, but, the generaly nice Kribs took about a day to catch it and he was toast.....
I would say anything more then a tetra I wouldn;t put one with, but sence they are wilds, I think they may keep them by themselfs......Just shoot her an email and ask.

**TheOldSalt** · 12-05-2005, 03:50 AM

Check your private messages, and also the link that PaulInKingston provided.

Lydia · 12-05-2005, 11:06 AM

Hey TOS can you PM me some info about them too? I would like to know about them because I might wanna keep some. Also do you know anything about sculpins? Thanks!

fishboy · 12-05-2005, 09:19 PM

they're cool, but everytime i manage to catch a wild specimen it dies because of the design of my traps. I'm perfecting a new design and with hope will soon aquire afew of them after winter.

DorisOpen · 12-05-2005, 11:20 PM

Hi

I have had so many people want this great little guys, that I am going to go out again and try to get some, that will all depend on the water level of the creeks.

Darters are a cool-FAST water fish, they like a strong current. They can handle temps of 32-78 but cool is best.
I have mine at room temp, the tanks stay at 76 for the most part.
So when you consider tank mates, they should be ones that can handle the current from the power head, and cooler temps. Also, Daters will not eat flakes or pellets.
But they will eat their weight in Blood worms, Brine shrimp (fresh or frozen) and of course any bug you toss in there.
Darters do not have swim bladders, hense the fly-fall technique of swimming. Ill post a movie of them for you.
If I am able to get any this week, you can find my in the AB chatroom saturday night 7: EST. or any other time just to visit

http://www.youtube.com/?v=Vpmd8HtweGE
Enjoy, SueS

DorisOpen · 12-05-2005, 11:24 PM

P.S. We dont use traps, we use a hand help seine net

Lydia · 12-06-2005, 07:11 AM

Hey Sue! I'm glad you joined, even if it was just to answer those questions!

**TheOldSalt** · 12-06-2005, 09:57 AM

That's pretty much all I had to say in PM to Dustin, Lydia. That & how they make lousy tankmates for guppies. I only PM'ed him because he PM'ed me the question & I responded.

Welcome, Sue!
( now if we can get that slapnut Pete in here as well )

DUSTIN323 · 12-06-2005, 10:50 AM

Thanks all of ya'll especially TOS for the PM and thanks imakettle that video is pretty cool makes me really want some now but I'll have to wait till I can get them a nice setup.

Lydia · 12-06-2005, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheOldSalt

That's pretty much all I had to say in PM to Dustin, Lydia. That & how they make lousy tankmates for guppies. I only PM'ed him because he PM'ed me the question & I responded.

Oh ok...

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheOldSalt

Welcome, Sue!
( now if we can get that slapnut Pete in here as well )

micstarz · 12-09-2005, 04:24 AM

ok i dont know anything about darters but get a Watercress Darter especially the males, a bright red color!

12-04-2005, 06:22 PM	#1
DUSTIN323 ~/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\~ Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 20 Posts: 522 User Feedback: (0)	Darters does any one know anything?? I saw a few darters on aquabid a while back and now I'm interested in getting one. I've found two sites that sell them but I can't seem to find any good info. What I want to know mainly is how big of tank do they need and are they good with other peaceful fish?? I know they're probally fine in water from neutral ph to mildly hard since they're native to the USA. But anyways if anyone knows about them, knows a site with some info, or keeps them let me know. __________________ Gen1Performance.com Gen 1 Performance Forum

12-05-2005, 09:19 PM	#6
fishboy Custom User Title Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 16 Posts: 1,655 User Feedback: (0)	they're cool, but everytime i manage to catch a wild specimen it dies because of the design of my traps. I'm perfecting a new design and with hope will soon aquire afew of them after winter. __________________ It is only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything

12-05-2005, 11:20 PM	#7
DorisOpen Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kennewick, Wa. Posts: 2 User Feedback: (0)	Rainbow Darters Hi I have had so many people want this great little guys, that I am going to go out again and try to get some, that will all depend on the water level of the creeks. Darters are a cool-FAST water fish, they like a strong current. They can handle temps of 32-78 but cool is best. I have mine at room temp, the tanks stay at 76 for the most part. So when you consider tank mates, they should be ones that can handle the current from the power head, and cooler temps. Also, Daters will not eat flakes or pellets. But they will eat their weight in Blood worms, Brine shrimp (fresh or frozen) and of course any bug you toss in there. Darters do not have swim bladders, hense the fly-fall technique of swimming. Ill post a movie of them for you. If I am able to get any this week, you can find my in the AB chatroom saturday night 7: EST. or any other time just to visit http://www.youtube.com/?v=Vpmd8HtweGE Enjoy, SueS

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DUSTIN323 ~/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\~ Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 20 Posts: 522 User Feedback: (0)	Thanks all of ya'll especially TOS for the PM and thanks imakettle that video is pretty cool makes me really want some now but I'll have to wait till I can get them a nice setup. __________________ Gen1Performance.com Gen 1 Performance Forum

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micstarz I'm Back! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Earth Age: 13 Posts: 658 User Feedback: (0)	ok i dont know anything about darters but get a Watercress Darter especially the males, a bright red color! __________________

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Mr Aquarium Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Age: 43 Posts: 499 User Feedback: (0)	You Must be talking about imakettles rainbow darters, why not just email her and ask for the info. You prolly aint going to see any of them tell after winter now as her and Lots go collecting them theirselfs. But I maybe suggest watching what "peacefull" fish you stick them with. I had a darter I got here, not the same color as the rainbows, but, the generaly nice Kribs took about a day to catch it and he was toast..... I would say anything more then a tetra I wouldn;t put one with, but sence they are wilds, I think they may keep them by themselfs......Just shoot her an email and ask.

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TheOldSalt Darth Ichthyos Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,058 User Feedback: (5)	Check your private messages, and also the link that PaulInKingston provided.

12-05-2005, 11:06 AM	#5
Lydia Ichthus Owner Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,907 User Feedback: (0)	Hey TOS can you PM me some info about them too? I would like to know about them because I might wanna keep some. Also do you know anything about sculpins? Thanks!

12-05-2005, 11:24 PM	#8
DorisOpen Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kennewick, Wa. Posts: 2 User Feedback: (0)	P.S. We dont use traps, we use a hand help seine net

12-06-2005, 07:11 AM	#9
Lydia Ichthus Owner Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,907 User Feedback: (0)	Hey Sue! I'm glad you joined, even if it was just to answer those questions!

12-06-2005, 09:57 AM	#10
TheOldSalt Darth Ichthyos Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,058 User Feedback: (5)	That's pretty much all I had to say in PM to Dustin, Lydia. That & how they make lousy tankmates for guppies. I only PM'ed him because he PM'ed me the question & I responded. Welcome, Sue! ( now if we can get that slapnut Pete in here as well )

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