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[bigfish]

just wondering who strips their fish at all and who doesn't

striping of eggs

striping of fry

leave to hold full term

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[00 Electric 00]

The problem is that i used too...

But have now relize I shouldn't, more new comers should learn that its better leaving them to spit naturally.

[Mazimbwe]

I have on occasion stripped a fish because I needed the space or was worried about Calcified eggs, etc...

But I would rather leave them in a "floaty" to spit full-term.
Plus it so cool to see em gobble up all the baby's when you get to close to the tub

[Lee Hodge]

I also occasionally strip the fish if they have held too long or for other issues. But as maz said, i usually place in floaties.

lee

[geemaril]

it usually depends on the size and species of fish as to whether stripping is nessecery. also it depends on whether you are trying to get the highest yield possible to make money (ie strip the fry) or if it is just a well kept fish that just happens to spawn and theres no desire for profit (release naturally).
if done properly by someone with experience stripping the fry from most species will lead to a higher survival rate. personally i wouldnt even consider stripping the eggs from a holding female as this method usually has a much higher mortality rate compared to stripping fry.

also another option that wasnt on the poll was separating the female away from the rest of the group and then letting her release the fry naturally. this is what i believe to be the best method of getting fry but its really up to the owner and their preferences.

L