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Technical Information "Client area" Website last updated January 9th 2026
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In the Client area you can find information like this . . .
New webpage about keeping otters out of fish ponds
Pond design page up-dated extra information has been added
Liming fish pond (video)
Packing trial adult jade perch
Unpacking adult jade perch
New webpages about water quality
How to determine the stocking density for a commercial jade perch pond
RAS - Recirculating Aquaculture System
RAS with flow-through good or bad?
Pond compared to a RAS growing system.
Freshwater fish have a muddy or earthy taste
Click to see Unlisted video about aquaculture raceways to grow fish
Click to download Jade Perch Description and History PDF
Link to new "unlisted" video about Understanding The Habitat
New "private" video on Conditioning and Handling Brood Fish.
New private video on Male and Female Hormone Induction
New "private" video on Good Eggs and Bad Eggs.
New "private" video on Spawning Equipment For Jade and Silver Perch In Detail
Yes, I'm still active in the aquaculture industry. I sold my farm after 35 years.
I am not interested in waiting around for my “heart attack” I’d rather keep active while I “wait.” (I'm in my mid seventies now.)
Now I am keen to help others develop Australian native freshwater fish farms.
I am very actively involved in consulting, which really means I am an active "teacher" of the things I learned when I developed my farm from 200 acres of bush land into the largest farm of its type in Australia.
I don't really have the time available for those who are not in a position to develop into serious producers. However, for those who are serious, and actually have the potential to succeed, I am very keen to pass on skills and tricks I learned and discovered during the development of some of Australia’s freshwater fish into commercial species.
Click for short videoI am still selling fish to anyone interested in growing them as a hobby, (Small quantities only for Australian customers.) and to those that want commercial quantities, especially export markets. I can deliver almost anywhere in the world. See this page for details
Do you know the difference between a good and a bad consultant? A bad consultant knows everything.
A good consultant knows, he does not know everything, but he knows where to get accurate information for you.
Bruce Sambell, often called the Jade Perch Man, or Perch Man, is the founder and designer of Ausyfish
Bruce has been involved with fish at a commercial level for over 40 years.
His role as industry consultant has provided cross sector experience at many levels.
Sound advice is available to existing industry participants and especially those considering entering freshwater finfish aquaculture.
Bruce has gained considerable experience over the years as the commercial development of Australian native freshwater fish evolved in Australia.
Bruce was the first to breed many species, including sleepy codfreshwater archer fishand a number of Australian native freshwater fish including silver perch Australian rainbow fishcoal grunterAusytalian bassand Murray cod
Bruce also produced many varieties of exotic ornamental fish
Bruce was one of the first to ever spawn jade perch
He was on the very first expedition to central Australia to collect the first ever, wild jade perch breeders.He has now been breeding them continually, longer than anyone currently in the industry.
Bruce was the founding president of the Aquaculture Association of Queensland Inc(AAQ) (For about 20 years.)
Bruce was also Vice President of the Queensland Aquaculture Industries Federation Inc., (QAIF) for over 3 years.
Bruce sat on the committee of QAIF for over 14 years.
He also sat on a number of Government bodies as an industry consultant, including the Queensland Department of State Development and Innovation's Aquaculture Reference Group, the Queensland Freshwater Management Advisory Committee, the Translocation Sub-Committee for freshwater fish, and Queensland's Stocked Impoundment Permit Scheme Sub-Committee. (An advisory body for stocking freshwater fish in lakes and rivers throughout Queensland for recreational anglers.)
He was also the industry "food safety" representative for a number of years.
As part of his role as industry leader he coordinated many major aquaculture conferences and training workshops.
He also sat on several regional advisory bodies, including, the Fisheries Regional Development Committee for Hervey Bay and the Fisheries Regional Development Committee, Bundaberg.
Why is this webstite here ?
A long time ago my best friend and mentor said that I should write a book. (Thanks John.)
However, I could not think of anything so boring as writing, or reading a book.
Especially these days with this new fangled thing called the internet.
The other problem with books is that new information can't be added to it once it's "on the shelf".
But this internet . . . wow, you can just add to or delete information as it becomes available. That's exactly what I do here.
THIS . . . is MY BOOK.
The other thing is with this new internet thing, you can include hi quality pictures and VIDEO !
My hobby since I was a child has been photography, and making movies. Now called "videography."
Well I am certainly not an expert but I do enjoy making videos, so I put it all together, on YouTube my and webpages.
My channel has almost 200 videos.
Some of the videos are not public and can only be viewed by joining the members area of this websiteand some of the videos are private, "Premium Client Videos."
Those videos are only available when a fee is paid.
Most of what you will see is from my personal experiences and commercial practices.
It was also all happening as the commercial aquaculture of Australian species was developing.
I was able to work with the scientists as they developed the practices that are used today.
This was over decades of real scientific research and commercial experience and understanding of the Australian species.
How these fish actually work in nature has been the absolute key to my success.
For example, I see so many people try to figure out how to spawn these species and try to take short cuts and get the fish to do things they are not "designed" to do.
I'm not saying they are wrong.
The only way to develop something new is to try different things. I also did this.
People should continue to try different things.
That's how innovation happens. But without FIRST being successful in the normal way, the way the fish are "designed" for, success will always be delayed.
Yes, you might win the lottery, (Biological lottery) but that's just luck.
A true professional doesn't gamble. He is a builder.
Building on what is known to work first. Then try different ways.
That's how to make a successful business.
I have to admit, I have found it frustrating to have shown people how things DO WORK, only to come back later and hear they are failing. BUT they are not doing what I showed them.
Yes indeed, very frustrating.
Anyway, I hope I can pass on to you some useful tips and practices that will help you succeed.
To access this area of the jadeperch web site click on "membership" on the top menu bar.
Once you have signed up you will notice that the "membership" button on the menue bar now has a "Technical Information" drop down list. Just click on Technical Information, and you are in.
Click on this link for a sample of the videos to be found inside the client area. Jade Perch Video
Looks like you are interested in becoming a fish farmer.
Many people have entered aquaculture without realising they are starting a business.
It’s not just a “side line”, it’s a business on its own. You need to consider; do you have the time to manage a new business?
Do you have the necessary skills to grow fish?
Do you have the time and commitment to learn a new skill?