calico frustration

[brent]

My calico fantail is laying eggs again. Only problem is, they aren't being fertalized, and they get eaten immediately. The eggs don't last more than 5 seconds, and some are being expelled right into my koi's and minnow's mouths.

Why aren't they being fertilized?

[clm]

Do you have male goldies in there with her? Do you see any of them chasing her around, takes a few hours to see if you have fertilized eggs, they change colour. If you do have males, are they old enough to breed yet?

Cindy

[Jackie Ramo]

If you really want fry you need to place the female and 2 males in a tank to spawn, once spawning is over, remove all fish.

[brent]

I have 1 female and 2 males. both males have chased her and helped expell the eggs. I will soon move the koi and minows out to a pond, then maybe there is a chance of a successfull spawning.

[Jackie Ramo]

It will be hard to catch the minnows! May be easier to remove the 3 fish you want to spawn and then you can raise the fry.