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How to Get Goldfish Eggs to hatch?

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Question
Dear Eric,we have had a Goldfish pond for a few years now.And we have tried and tried to get the goldfish eggs,to hatch.Can you tell me how we can get them hatched.Our pond is 8 x12 by 3ft.deep.Thanks for any onfo or Help you may help.Thanks Debbie

Answer
Hey Danny, a couple of things come to mind. They have to feel safe, they lay eggs on plants and roots, you have to have male and female of course, you didn't say how many fish you have. Rule of thumb is the female goldfish are usually larger. Its a thing that just happens. All of a sudden you see something microscopic and the more you look the more you see. Had 22 babies one year. The only problem is again rule of thumb 3 to 5 gallons per fish. No more or they will start dyeing. If you have 4 fish they could all be male or female.It will happen. Thanks I hope I shed some light on it. Thanks Eric