Fifth Culling Round - Past Four Month After Hatching
The ranchu size should be reaching 3 3/8 in (85 mm). During this final round the attention is focused on the future purpose of the fish, whether it will be a breeder, competing fish or purely for esthetic pleasure. This selection is also influenced by the owner's individual preferences. Anything that was overlooked previously will have to be considered now.
You will notice that each fish has its own personality even though all fish has properly developed in shape and health. Usually, during this round the fish is selected to someone’s personal taste.
Fish that is going to be selected for breeding must be healthy and strong. Fish for competition must have some outstanding qualities and balance between width, length, shape of its head, back and tail and the way it swims. Selecting a competition fish requires most experience and knowledge.
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Links to published chapters:
● INTRODUCTION● WATER
● NOTES ON GREEN WATER & WATER CHANGE
● WATER TEMPERATURE
● AERATION
● SUNLIGHT AND SHADE
● CONTAINERS FOR RAISING RANCHU
● FOOD
● FEEDING REGIMENT
● BREEDING & SPAWNING
● RAISING & GROOMING FRY
● GROOMING KUROKO AND TOSAI
● CULLING
● SELECTION METHODS
● CULLING ROUND - I
● CULLING ROUND - II
● CULLING ROUND - III
● CULLING ROUND - IV
● CULLING ROUND - V
● FORSEEING RANCHU CHANGES IN THE FUTURE
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