Loch Ness Shiro spotted in Horseshoe Pond! Friday, August 30, 2013A friend spotted two 5 inch shiro's in Horseshoe pond, which is where I recently introduced the showa and kohaku fry. At first, I ...Read More
Fry Update Sunday, August 25, 2013I've done a few jobs on my project today. Spent some time observing the fish, and mending the banks on both fry ponds. The heavy rainf...Read More
Reflections - Future focus on Kohaku. Going to stop Sanke, and possibly Shiro. Tuesday, August 20, 2013I did a count up, and I can't believe it. I've done 11 spawnings this year! Here's a summary: 3 x kohaku 1 x kohaku female,...Read More
I've decided to focus more on Kohaku. Shusui out into chestnut pond, plus some more general thoughts. Saturday, August 17, 2013I bought a 50m, 1 inch diameter hose to speed up siphoning the hatchlings into chestnut pond; and it worked a treat. I do hope the extra sp...Read More
Showa out, Shusui ready to go Monday, August 12, 2013Hi, Got the Showa fry out into horseshoe pond today. there are pitifully few of them, but I'm almost out of other spawning options ...Read More
Preparing for 2nd selections Saturday, August 10, 2013Hi, here's a general update. The showa and shusui fry are doing ok. The yamabuki didnt spawn - such a shame, and I'll need to rej...Read More
A complex spawning Sunday, August 04, 2013 I found a third female to spawn from on Saturday morning, and kicked off the three spawnings on Saturday afternoon. I'll talk more abo...Read More
Setting up to spawn my remaining females Thursday, August 01, 2013The shiro's didnt spawn; gave them two days, but nothing. It was a long shot, but worth a go and it's useful intel for next year. ...Read More