Spring has arrived and your pond fish will be coming into season. Thought about artificial breeding so you can select the right pairs for mating? Here we demonstrate the technique for milking a fish. This same technique is used for males and females, for koi, goldfish and many other species.
Note that it’s better to fast your fish for a day to decrease to chance of contaminating your milt and eggs with faecal material. Once the milt and eggs are collected, they can be mixed and then broadcast over spawning mops.
Also, to ensure that your selected pairs come into season at the same time and to maximise fertility, hormonal induction can be used. Ask your veterinarian about these options.
