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Old 20-05-2004, 02:04 PM
George
 
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Default Any Way to "Do Away" with Fish Eggs


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Yup, the fish are spawning again, figure another 60+ babies due
sometime soon in my way too small pond.

Is there a "Day After Pill" solution available that can be put in
the pond to kill the eggs, but leave the fish and plants unharmed?

Would be nice to have...


Get rid of one of the sexes.


Like I can tell the sex of fish apart! g


Watch their behavior. With goldfish, the fat ones are usually females. This
can be confirmed when they are about to lay eggs, because all the skinny ones
(usually the males) will chase them all over the place trying to mate with them.