Jungle Vall ... gone wild

BadBud · 05-07-2008, 05:29 PM

The Silver River, Ocala Florida

These are some of that largest and most beautiful "fields" of jungle vall that I've ever seen.

and a fish for good measure

DaisyTattoo · 05-07-2008, 06:19 PM

Wow! That is pretty impressive. The fish shot is great too.

Rallysman · 05-07-2008, 06:48 PM

invasive? (I know the pleco is lol)

Still beautiful.

joephys · 05-07-2008, 08:04 PM

Why don't you go get on of those under water point and shoots and give us a view from below the surface

Tanks Master · 05-07-2008, 11:25 PM

the rest of the pleco herd was elsewhere it seems today lol

Trixie · 05-08-2008, 10:30 AM

Beautiful! Thanks, Bud!

zippo · 05-08-2008, 11:57 AM

Pretty soon there'll be no need to import so called tropical fish. Simply take a vacation to Fla and collect all you want. That is until the state decides there's tax money to be made.

Nice pics Bud

DirtyDawg10 · 05-08-2008, 12:43 PM

Nice pics, Bud. How big would you say that pleco is?

BadBud · 05-09-2008, 03:39 AM

Commons seem to max out around 18 inches.

The Silver River pleco herd was larger than anything I've seen elsewhere. And they seemed, try not to laugh, happier than the fish I've seen in other rivers. The silver river is a protected area, no swimming and no fishing, so that tends to limit the amount of visitors. It's also vedy vedy deep, 80 feet in places.

So once again I contemplate the idea of converting my pool into a pond for Rufus. A new filter, couple gallons of prime, some wild harvested vall, a few dozen power heads ...

Bunny13 · 05-10-2008, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BadBud

So once again I contemplate the idea of converting my pool into a pond for Rufus. A new filter, couple gallons of prime, some wild harvested vall, a few dozen power heads ...

If you were looking for someone to tell you no, I think you've come to the wrong place... I, for one, think its a great idea!

joephys · 05-10-2008, 08:56 AM

I just thought that maybe that isn't a wild pleco in the river. I bet its bud's, and she was out taking Rufus for a walk (swim?).

DaisyTattoo · 05-10-2008, 08:58 AM

Or.....maybe that last pics WAS her pool. Notice the blue in the lower left corner

BadBud · 05-27-2008, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joephys

Why don't you go get on of those under water point and shoots and give us a view from below the surface

I blame you for crappy underwater point and shoot pics

joephys · 05-27-2008, 07:39 PM

LOL Cool! Thanks! I didn't think you would actually do it, but I think the pictures are pretty dang good for a point and shoot. Gives us a glimpse of how nature aquascapes.

Kets · 06-12-2008, 07:15 PM

Is it possible for you to collect some? I have been looking for a couple Jungle Vals...

05-07-2008, 05:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
BadBud happily ever after Join Date: May 2006 Location: Flor-de-da Posts: 1,198	Jungle Vall ... gone wild The Silver River, Ocala Florida These are some of that largest and most beautiful "fields" of jungle vall that I've ever seen. and a fish for good measure __________________ Do not get wet, do not feed after midnight!

05-07-2008, 06:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
DaisyTattoo #2 in the oven... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 2,979	Wow! That is pretty impressive. The fish shot is great too. __________________ It's not easy being a mother. If it were, fathers would do it.

05-07-2008, 11:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tanks Master Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mars Posts: 359	the rest of the pleco herd was elsewhere it seems today lol __________________ Visit Florida 3.5 million* pleco's cant be wrong. *This number subject to change ~ A True Friend is someone who thinks your a good egg even though he knows your slightly cracked ~Bernard Meltzer

05-08-2008, 11:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
zippo Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 267	Pretty soon there'll be no need to import so called tropical fish. Simply take a vacation to Fla and collect all you want. That is until the state decides there's tax money to be made. Nice pics Bud __________________ We have enough youth, how about a fountain of smart.

05-08-2008, 12:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
DirtyDawg10 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,198	Nice pics, Bud. How big would you say that pleco is? __________________ Derek Self-Proclaimed FUTURE Fish Master IN TRAINING

05-07-2008, 06:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rallysman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 463	invasive? (I know the pleco is lol) Still beautiful.

05-07-2008, 08:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
joephys Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: auburn, wa Posts: 4,365	Why don't you go get on of those under water point and shoots and give us a view from below the surface

05-09-2008, 03:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
BadBud happily ever after Join Date: May 2006 Location: Flor-de-da Posts: 1,198	Commons seem to max out around 18 inches. The Silver River pleco herd was larger than anything I've seen elsewhere. And they seemed, try not to laugh, happier than the fish I've seen in other rivers. The silver river is a protected area, no swimming and no fishing, so that tends to limit the amount of visitors. It's also vedy vedy deep, 80 feet in places. So once again I contemplate the idea of converting my pool into a pond for Rufus. A new filter, couple gallons of prime, some wild harvested vall, a few dozen power heads ... __________________ Do not get wet, do not feed after midnight!

05-10-2008, 08:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
joephys Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: auburn, wa Posts: 4,365	I just thought that maybe that isn't a wild pleco in the river. I bet its bud's, and she was out taking Rufus for a walk (swim?).

05-10-2008, 08:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
DaisyTattoo #2 in the oven... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 2,979	Or.....maybe that last pics WAS her pool. Notice the blue in the lower left corner __________________ It's not easy being a mother. If it were, fathers would do it.

05-27-2008, 07:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
joephys Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: auburn, wa Posts: 4,365	LOL Cool! Thanks! I didn't think you would actually do it, but I think the pictures are pretty dang good for a point and shoot. Gives us a glimpse of how nature aquascapes.

06-12-2008, 07:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
Kets Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fairfax County, Virginia Posts: 26	Is it possible for you to collect some? I have been looking for a couple Jungle Vals...

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