Hookjaw
would grayling be able to survive in SA streams?
I was just thinking if trout can live in our water surely grayling could too?
Steelhead
I really don't know if I am right but I think Grayling need colder average temperatures than trout? Also they inhabit Europe and the water bodies there are usually far more alkaline than our Western Cape rivers. I rate Lesotho would be perfect though.
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Steelhead
What would the point be?
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Hookjaw
the same point as trout , to fish for. just had thought that if trout could live here so could grayling . i wonder how they would adapt
Steelhead
There trying to eradicate trout. they are not going to introduce another alien .
Hookjaw
Grayling are actually scheduled in the Nemba legislation as an alien species. There is no chance of this happening in reality.
As to the hypothetical point, I guess it could be possible, but only in pristine, cold water. Grayling are known only to inhabit the cleanest of water - they have a lower tolerance to pollution than other salmonid species and are considered a good indicator species in the UK. If grayling are present, you know you have a healthy stream.
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Steelhead
JustinM, Just noticed your signature. Love It !!!
Steelhead
They would take some time to adapt, but they will. They'll never be introduced though, which was the point I was making. Unless of course they are introduced by someone who later on wants to ensure that he/she has a job when they want to eradicate/rotenone them out again.Originally Posted by craig1
Mario Geldenhuys
Smallstream fanatic, plus I do some other things that I can't tell you about
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Steelhead
Where is that bloody "like" Button
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Hookjaw
They thrive in the Welsh freestone rivers, which are much like our Cape streams. I think they would survive and thrive, maybe even evolve into a more beautiful fish. But hey, pipe dreams!
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