And here's the rasbora that we caught at Lubuk Antu..
On our last day, we decided to do a quick dash and splash, hoping to find Betta ibanorum.
So it's off to another black water stream in Matang!
More to come..
Cheers,
Following from Sarawak Adventure Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3....
Here are more pictures from Batang Ai..
And this is Batang Ai itself. I believe Batang means river. Look at all the blyxa
And the famed Fish Hunter in action!
More to come...
Cheers,
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I have dwarf cichlids in my tanks! Do you?
And here's the rasbora that we caught at Lubuk Antu..
On our last day, we decided to do a quick dash and splash, hoping to find Betta ibanorum.
So it's off to another black water stream in Matang!
More to come..
Cheers,
I have dwarf cichlids in my tanks! Do you?
We did catch some spiny eels and very small Betta ibanorum. We threw them back as they were not the size we were looking for.
We were not so lucky at the first spot and got nothing except leech bites.
Ok. I admit it's a gross picture. But for those wanting to go on these trips, inset bites are part and parcel of it and there's just no two ways about it.
So next time, when you pay S$10 for the Betta pugnax. Think about the collecting folks and what they have to go through.
And here's a picture of the man that made it all possible! Thanks Mike!
As we fly out, we look at the aerial view of Sawarak, we could almost make out some of the places we went. Then looking to the left, we saw Kalimantan!
It won't be long!!! (p.s. Mr. Tree was there shortly after this trip but that's a separate report)
End of field report. Hope you guys enjoyed it.
Cheers,
(All pictures were taken in Sarawak during the trip. Most fishes collected for photography were relased back into the water where we found them.)
I have dwarf cichlids in my tanks! Do you?
Wonder photos and certainly, great adventure you guys had! I wish i could spare that time.
The cryptocoryne species are all that I dreamt of! :P
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Benny,
Excellent travel pixies. I really enjoyed them. Sarawak lurking somewhere on my mind now.
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Kudos for those who went for this trip. Great pictures too.
like benny said, you don't get crypts without getting your feet wetOriginally Posted by lorba
the blyxa field looks like a flooded plain
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I think most of the time it is more than just wet feet, some times you have to struggle not to get sucked inOriginally Posted by Simon
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why I don't do garden hybrids and aquarium strains: natural species is a history of Nature, while hybrids are just the whims of Man.
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be more prepared then! :P
It is definitely do-able to bash in and out equipped primitively, many of those natives dont even need a shoe. But for us, I think it will be better to think less gangholy and be more expectant of dangers and risk, and of course be prepared for it!
Vinegar, at least, helps to remove the leech. :P If situation allows, a pair of boots will bring u across futher distant at a speedier pace, up and down rough terrain easier and pull you out of mud faster.
人的一生﹐ 全靠奮斗﹐ 唯有奮斗﹐ 才能成功
yo benny, much be very fun huh. like wat lorba said, be more prepared. personally, i think the new army "gortax" boot plus plastic bag covering u feet is a good choice.
the mud easily reach up to your thigh.Originally Posted by msmurf
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why I don't do garden hybrids and aquarium strains: natural species is a history of Nature, while hybrids are just the whims of Man.
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yup, that's why the leg portion should be better protected. Slippers or sandals could be lose easily. Will boots may make u less agile and less steath when approaching a betta?
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Hey Benny,
Nice pics from a very interesting and succesful expedition. I want to add that you should find Rasbora Kalochroma at the Matang River, anyway you did cover a very big area so probably time could be limiting factor. The wild caught Kalochromas here are a lot more redder then the ones seen in lfs in Singapore (I was told by Norman of Echo Streams, Bishan). Thanks for highlighting our interesting patch of the tropical rainforest offerings.
By the way, the tough strapped sandals like Teva or watersports shoes by Saloman are the best in our muddy and wet trails if you are hunting for fishes or plants. Forget about the boots. They take too long to dry once emmersed.
And the famed Fish Hunter in action!
I see Mr Tree using the 'professional' net! Fond memories of what that net could do.
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Oh ya, I forgot about the comfort part :P So, do you are trek a lot too?Originally Posted by bullosa
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Oh ya, I forgot about the comfort part :P So, do you are trek a lot too?
Some treking but more mountain biking...we r in mtb heaven over here...lol.
you mean there are bred kalochroma?Originally Posted by bullosa
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why I don't do garden hybrids and aquarium strains: natural species is a history of Nature, while hybrids are just the whims of Man.
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I am not sure but we are trying to breed them. I have seen fish farms breeding other rasboras quite succesfully. Will let you know the outcome hopefully not too long from now.
Hi guys,
Thanks for the comments and glad some of you enjoyed the pictures.
Well bullosa, I had a pair of Teva sandals for the trip. Unfortunately, the terrain proved that the Teva sandals were not tough enough. Lost both soles to the mud pools somewhere along the trip although the upper portion remain firnly strapped to my feet. And Choy was right about the mud being up to thigh deep.Originally Posted by bullosa
In my opinion, Sarawak is a great place. I'll go back once I have the time. Perhaps we can meet up when for coffee during my next trip.
Cheers,
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I have dwarf cichlids in my tanks! Do you?
Benny, great pics as usual. Like bullosa has said, the boots take way too long to dry up. Those new Gore-Tex boots are over-rated. The old leather boots work much better. Maybe next time all you need are those diving boots with a tough sole. Pretty good if you don't want to wet your feet. The westerners use a kind of rubber pants with suspenders when they go wading into the water. Those really keep your lower half of the body waterproof.
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