I have 7 goldfish in my pond - just cheap ones ($.49 each). I think they're comets. Anyway, I've had them for about 5-6 years so they are good size. I've also grown very attached to them, so no lip because they are just mutts.

Anyway, they are breeding size because I originally only had 5. One fall when I drained the pond, there were two more. That was about 3 years ago and I haven't found any new ones since.

So, around what month do these start doing their thing? Or does it happen when the water reaches a certain temperature or what? They must be eating all the eggs or something. Is there something I can do to make sure a few more babes survive?

Signed: Dad who wants more kids