Bill Flowers
White Lick Creek drainage
Mark wrote:
> At 7:12 AM -0500 4/19/05, Bill Flowers wrote:
>
>> CCAC = Circle City Aquarium Club
>> Besides setting up a few tanks of natives from around the state, we
>> decided to setup a stream tank using a 40 gallon tank. We then
>> collected fish from the small creek running through Garfield Park.
>> The creek actually has saigns posted saying not to get into the water
>> because of raw sewage could be in it. With all of that we actually
>> collected Rinbow Darters, Blacknose Dace, and Spotfin shiners. This
>> is actually close to downtown Indianapolis. Some of the neighbors of
>> the area were surprised that there was anything in the creek.
>>
>> Bill Flowers
>> White Lick Creek drainage
>
>
>
> Hey Bill,
>
> Were the rainbow females fattened up with eggs yet? I suppose you
> know, but when they are about to spawn, the females look absolutely
> bloated, as the eggs come to maturity. Also, I suppose this stream is
> warmer than more rural streams since it receives stormwater and other
> "effluent", no? This may hasten the maturation of the eggs prior to
> spawning. By the way, I have a little context for what you may have
> observed. I remember the lovely conservatory from my visit with your
> club, was it last year? My mind is a blur.
>
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