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Pet Forum / Aquaria / Goldfish / April 2006Raising Baby Goldfish Question
I have a new batch, they are doing well, some are growing much faster than others. I recently read that with Koi the fast growing ones are less desirable and are one of the first to be culled. does anyone know if goldfish are the same, should I separate the big ones to give the younger ones a better chance? Thanks >I have a new batch, they are doing well, some are growing much faster > than others. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Thanks The only reason I can think of is that the larger ones would turn their smaller mates into dinner. From a survival point of view, the faster growth rate is desirable. The runts of the litter rarely survive with out human intervention. I think if you're going to cull excess fish, you should separate the fish based on desirable features. Fin shape, color, etc. Give the excess to a local pet store or send them to fish heaven. -S >I have a new batch, they are doing well, some are growing much faster > than others. This happens with both GF and koi and I'm sure most, if not all, other fish as well. > I recently read that with Koi the fast growing ones are less desirable > and are one of the first to be culled. Not true at all. You cull by QUALITY, not size. > does anyone know if goldfish are the same, should I separate the big > ones to give the younger ones a better chance? YES!!!! And do it as soon as possible so the gap doesn't widen to there the largest start seeing the smallest as snacks. At that time remove all those that may have deformities such as missing eyes or deformed or missing fins or gillcovers.  SignatureKoi-Lo.... Frugal ponding since 1995. Aquariums since 1952. My Pond & Aquarium Pages: http://tinyurl.com/9do58 Aquarium FAQ are at: http://faq.thekrib.com/ ~~~ }<((((o> ~~~ }<{{{{o> ~~~ }<(((((o> |
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