Spawn 4 of 2015

This spawn is the first 'natural' spawn of the year, whereas my earlier spawns have been influenced by placing heaters in the ponds.  3 girls made a boat-load of eggs this morning.  There was a large weather system that passed last night also.  This is an interesting and important spawn. This group is a secondary line of my Oishi crosses, having been produced with a different mother than the primary Oishi crosses.  This line has balanced bodies, powerful movement and they are strong hibernators.  My hope is that keeping this parallel line will give me the best possible situation when outcrosses are needed a few years down the road.