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In last twenty years (most probably as a result of intensive water-plant growth) Lokva lost its only fish art –mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis). This is very small fish used to control mosquito populations by eating mosquito larvae. Most probably it was introduced into Lokva at the end of 19th or at the beginning of the 20th century. It is well known that a pair of half-grown Gambusia can consume 5000 mosquito larvae in 2-3 months. Gambusia affinis is generally introduced into stock ponds, ornamental ponds, golf courses, canals, creeks and lakes. They prefer to inhabit the shallow vegetated areas near the shore which are also the preferred habitat of mosquito larvae. They require virtually no maintenance, as they are self-feeding and self-sustaining. Their adaptability and effectiveness in mosquito control have made mosquito fish one of the most distributed freshwater fish in the world (see: http://www.fattigfish.com/mosfish.htm or Wikipedia).
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In last twenty years (most probably as a result of intensive water-plant growth) Lokva lost its only fish art –mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis). This is very small fish used to control mosquito populations by eating mosquito larvae. Most probably it was introduced into Lokva at the end of 19th or at the beginning of the 20th century. It is well known that a pair of half-grown Gambusia can consume 5000 mosquito larvae in 2-3 months. Gambusia affinis is generally introduced into stock ponds, ornamental ponds, golf courses, canals, creeks and lakes. They prefer to inhabit the shallow vegetated areas near the shore which are also the preferred habitat of mosquito larvae. They require virtually no maintenance, as they are self-feeding and self-sustaining. Their adaptability and effectiveness in mosquito control have made mosquito fish one of the most distributed freshwater fish in the world (see: http://www.fattigfish.com/mosfish.htm or Wikipedia).