Hazelwood Vic. BARRA already up to 6 kilos!

**Homestar** · 14th July 2016, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by bob10

Vics have never been backward in coming forward with self promotion. I believe it is called marketing. And good luck to them. Don't hold your breath waiting for that big barra, though.

The optimum temperature for barramundi culture is 28 C, with acceptable growth rates between 26-30 C. Temperatures below this range will result in decreased metabolism and growth. Barramundi generally stop feeding at temperatures below 20 C. To maintain acceptable growing temperature conditions, some existing farms rely on the use of warm subterranean bore water and climate controlled or insulated sheds. Expensive alternatives include the heating of individual tanks with electric submerged heaters. At optimum temperatures, barramundi can be raised to market size (500g) between 6-12 months.

Just in case you didn't know Bob, the Hazelwood Pondage is heated as it is the main cooling for the Hazelwood power station. At the outlets - which are off limits to the public - the temp is very high, but by the time it reaches the public area - the main part of the lake at the top end via a channel, it's around 30, then drops to around 22 to 24 at the very end by the time it reaches the overflow. There's a cooler to make the water temp more 'victorian' by the time it reaches the outer waterways.

You can swim comfortably in it in the middle of Winter - we use to as kids all the time.

**rangieman** · 14th July 2016, 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by Homestar

Just in case you didn't know Bob, the Hazelwood Pondage is heated as it is the main cooling for the Hazelwood power station. At the outlets - which are off limits to the public - the temp is very high, but by the time it reaches the public area - the main part of the lake at the top end via a channel, it's around 30, then drops to around 22 to 24 at the very end by the time it reaches the overflow. There's a cooler to make the water temp more 'victorian' by the time it reaches the outer waterways.

You can swim comfortably in it in the middle of Winter - we use to as kids all the time.

Thinking maybe someone that is supposed to be really good at google would have worked that out before they typed such a long winded rant

**bob10** · 15th July 2016, 07:27 AM

Originally Posted by Homestar

Just in case you didn't know Bob, the Hazelwood Pondage is heated as it is the main cooling for the Hazelwood power station. At the outlets - which are off limits to the public - the temp is very high, but by the time it reaches the public area - the main part of the lake at the top end via a channel, it's around 30, then drops to around 22 to 24 at the very end by the time it reaches the overflow. There's a cooler to make the water temp more 'victorian' by the time it reaches the outer waterways.

You can swim comfortably in it in the middle of Winter - we use to as kids all the time.

Thanks, didn't know that, but had a feeling it would have to be something like that. Still, fishing for barra in an impoundment has its drawbacks. For a start, the barra are usually fatty and have a weedy taste. However, you can usually get a good fight , for a short while. Great experience for kids, and for those who can't get to the real barra rivers. Unless they have access to salt water, barra can't breed, so the impoundments have to be constantly stocked. Be interesting to see the entry fee .

We have a number of these impoundments in the South East, you can have a good day out, without having to travel too far, but it's a bit like going to the zoo to look at the animals in the cages, just not the real thing. Barra fishing when you are not really barra fishing. I can travel north , sit on a river for hours and not catch a thing, but feel like there is no where else I would rather be. Sitting on an impoundment for hours not catching, doesn't seem the same, but I definitely see the advantage to those unable to travel , for whatever reason. You know what they say, a bad days fishing beats a good day working, any time.

**bob10** · 15th July 2016, 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by rangieman

Thinking maybe someone that is supposed to be really good at google would have worked that out before they typed such a long winded rant

Rant? as far as rants go, fairly average, I'd say. Probably because my typing finger was getting sore, not up to normal AULRO standards, I'll admit. If you want to hear a real rant, sit in a boat with me on the Normanby river, fishing most of the day , no fish, finally hook one, and a scaly mongrel of a thing decided he wanted it more than me. Now THAT was a rant. That was a very long time ago, too long, time to go back. [ sigh!]

**rovercare** · 15th July 2016, 08:36 AM

Originally Posted by bob10

Rant? as far as rants go, fairly average, I'd say. Probably because my typing finger was getting sore, not up to normal AULRO standards, I'll admit. If you want to hear a real rant, sit in a boat with me on the Normanby river, fishing most of the day , no fish, finally hook one, and a scaly mongrel of a thing decided he wanted it more than me. Now THAT was a rant. That was a very long time ago, too long, time to go back. [ sigh!]

Grandpa bob?

**bob10** · 15th July 2016, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by rovercare

Grandpa bob?

Not quite,no crocodile, but my crusty old mate, not as dangerous as a croc, every time he laughs, he spits his false teeth out. He could only gum you death. I used to threaten that I would throw him out if a big lizard came near, his reply channeled John Wayne, " that'll be the day, Pilgrim". Then he would laugh and spit out the teeth. He doesn't fish any more, too old.

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