K kevinjames Fishaholic Joined Aug 14, 2006 Messages 670 Reaction score 1 May 27, 2011 #1 Just wondering what peoples pairs usually produce each spawn?
T toddnbecka Fish Crazy Joined Nov 4, 2006 Messages 216 Reaction score 0 Location Cumberland, MD 21502 Jun 5, 2011 #2 Usually around 50 for a young pair, but a large, mature (older) female can produce up to 100 eggs each spawn.
Usually around 50 for a young pair, but a large, mature (older) female can produce up to 100 eggs each spawn.
K KittyKat Moderator Global Moderator ⚒️ Joined Sep 24, 2005 Messages 6,886 Reaction score 0 Location GB Jun 5, 2011 #3 I usually get 150-200 from a 4-5 yro trio, survival rate of 50 (without intervention).
OP OP K kevinjames Fishaholic Joined Aug 14, 2006 Messages 670 Reaction score 1 Jun 6, 2011 #4 just wondering as my last spawn produced 130+ from a single pair. only lost 4 or 5!!!!
K KittyKat Moderator Global Moderator ⚒️ Joined Sep 24, 2005 Messages 6,886 Reaction score 0 Location GB Jun 6, 2011 #5 It might depend on species.. most fish in the trade are hybrids, even.
E EllieW Fish Fanatic Joined Feb 20, 2009 Messages 198 Reaction score 0 Jun 6, 2011 #6 I get around 100 to 150, from a 2 yr old pair. Only ever lost 1 or 2