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Banded Darters

Started by Guest_NVCichlids_* , May 05 2010 07:45 PM

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#1 Guest_NVCichlids_*

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Posted 05 May 2010 - 07:45 PM

I found out in some of Wisconsin's publications that they have collected quite a few in the Mukwanago River. My questions is, where should I look to find these? Are they more of a plant loving species, or will I have to look for swift water movements and flip rocks? I really want some of these for my new darter tank!

-Nate

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#2 Guest_Uland_*

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Posted 05 May 2010 - 08:35 PM

In my part of Illinois they seem to be most abundant in medium sized rivers to medium-largish streams in riffles. They seem to become less abundant towards headwaters. From one Midwesterner to another...yeah swift. Where Rainbow darters and Banded darters coexist, I expect to find them together in the same net haul.

If you can, get a partner and place your seine in the riffle while each of you use one leg to kick and flip the rocks just upstream from the net. Good luck!

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#3 Guest_jblaylock_*

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Posted 06 May 2010 - 12:32 PM

Same here in KY. You'll find Bandeds in riffles of medium to large streams.

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#4 Guest_Dustin_*

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Posted 06 May 2010 - 03:51 PM

They are also typically found in association with river weed.

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#5 Guest_NVCichlids_*

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Posted 06 May 2010 - 04:58 PM

They are also typically found in association with river weed.

This is why I ask.. based on the reports from the DNR, the river they have been found in tends to be a bit slower moving and in the exact location, it looks to be just plants... so I was confused.

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#6 Guest_gerald_*

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Posted 07 May 2010 - 08:27 AM

The riverweed Dustin is referring to (Podostemum ceratophyllum) grows mainly in shallow riffles with pretty fast flow, not in slack-water areas. The few sites i've found banded darters in NC always had some Podostemum. It looks like a marine seaweed but its really a vascular flowering plant, dark green to reddish-blackish color. Lots of darters and minnows depend on it. There's even a darter named for it in the Roanoke River: Etheostoma podostemone.

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#7 Guest_NVCichlids_*

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Posted 07 May 2010 - 09:49 AM

so based on what everyone is saying.. they shouldn't be in this river lol.. well Sunday will be the day of truth.. I will go out check.

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#8 Guest_gerald_*

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Posted 07 May 2010 - 10:23 AM

Try google maps, mapquest, or other source of aerial photos (some county GIS depts have their own online) to locate places on the river with shallow riffles. The sites you want might not be visible from roads, but you might find places behind shopping centers, apartment complexes, public buildings, etc that are accessible.