breeding fish

[fish_boy]

hi,

i am new on this site and i need some info on how to breed goldfish and what will i need and the cost can any 1 help ??

thanks

b

[fish_boy]

can any 1 help me ??

[OneWolvesDream]

http://www.goldfishinfo.com/spawn.htm

http://www.aquariumfish.net/catalog_pages/goldfish_and_koi/breeding_goldfish.htm

http://www.brooklands.co.nz/gold/breeding.htm

http://www.brooklands.co.nz/gold/breeding.htm

http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/4468/breedingintro.html

http://www.goldfishinfo.com/spawn.htm

http://www.angelfire.com/rings/aqua/Advanced.htm

these are great sites. check them out

[t_chelle16]

I'll give you my general warning about getting into fish breeding.

Before you start, make sure you will be able to find homes for the fry. Your best bet would be to make a deal with a LFS, but keep in mind, not all of them will buy from individuals. The last thing you need is 100 goldfish and no place to house them.

You will also need large grow out tanks which means space & $$$.

-Chelle

[OneWolvesDream]

[bloodpain]

If i am not wrong, it is virtually impossible to sex out outside the breeding season.. During the breeding season, you can find white spots on the gills.

[t_chelle16]

Females are supposed to have a bump in the vent/anal area whereas males are supposed to be a bit concave, but I have a difficult time telling the difference.

-Chelle

[fish_boy]

thanks guys,

i only have a 20L Tank but i am buying a lot bigger one !!!

there is 1 more thing i want 2 know if i do end up finding homes then do i give them or sell ??

and how much for a bigger tank and how big

thanks

b

[OneWolvesDream]

well it will depend on who is taking it. i sudgest homes usually free cause its a gold fish. well atlease for your friends. and check your lfs i doubt they will pay for them usually they just want donations cause they can get them cheaper.

[fish_boy]

oh ok thanks for the help !!!

b

[Obelix]

My neighbor has a 300 Gallon outdoor pond and its been up and running for about 8 years and he says that just letting nature take its course keeps him over-run with more goldfish every year, also supposaidly goldfish breed more easily in large ponds then in indoor tanks but im not sure, good luck!

[t_chelle16]

[fish_boy]

thanks for the info guys !!!!!!!!