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Silver Perch

Scientific Name: Bidyanus bidyanus

Other common names: Bidyan, Black bream, Grunter, Murray Perch, Silver Bream 

  • Silver Perch are omnivores, and an excellent choice for dams as they are able to take advantage of more available food than a carnivorous fish. 
  • Silver Perch respond well to artificial feeding.
  • Size: 1-3kg at rate of approx 600-800g/yr. Can grow up to 8kg.
  • Tolerates temperature from 3°c – 37°c and pH range between 6.5 – 8.  
  • Considered good eating, but sometimes may develop a ‘weedy’ flavour.
  • Silver Perch are very popular with anglers – a hard, strong fighter.

STOCKING RATE IN DAMS

1 fish per 2 sqm (2000/acre)

PRICING

(ex. gst and delivery) 

Av Size.           0-50                    50-500
3-5cm             $2.50                    $1.80
5-7cm             $3.00                    $2.00
7-10cm           $4.50                    $4.00

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SILVER PERCH