Normally have four selective spawnings of the Bristols numbering around 20,000 fry from these after sorting out the pinks and bronzes I end up with around 200 fish worth raising of show quality. The Lionheads I have a couple of spawnings of these, around 12,000 fry these are a lot harder to get split tails and smooth backs from, around 50-60 youngsters worth rearing for showing then it depends on the head growth and deportment of these fish. Fantails a couple of spawnings same sort of return as the Bristols, and then my Pom Pons same as the Lionheads but still in the development stage after five years of selective breeding, THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE A HOBBY!!!! I also breed Moors and Celestials (not everyones cup of tea) but a good one is a sight to behold!!! I am trying to breed a Calico celestial but as yet have failed miserably, One day maybe, one day.

Feeding, heating etc you are well out of pocket by the end of the year but the fish are well worth it. Showing is a fantastic opportunity to meet old friends and show off your hard work to like minded people. An excuse to quaff a plethera of beers whilst the fish are being judged and at the end of the year nice to see a couple of rosettes and cups sitting on the book case.

Fish are sometimes for sale just to recoup some of the expense of the food etc.