The narrator, who identifies as Posh, embarks on an unusual project to hatch fish eggs, specifically caviar or fish eggs, from the supermarket. He admits to being a fan of kebabs and describes his fascination with the idea of turning a black blob from the supermarket into a living, breathing being.
Despite his initial excitement, the narrator faces challenges. He struggles to find unfertilized fish eggs and fish sperm, also known as Milt, which he needs to fertilize the eggs. After several failed attempts, he finally manages to extract fish sperm from a carp, a fish species known for its Milt.
The narrator then fertilizes the caviar with the sperm and places the eggs on a windowsill. After two days, he discovers that the eggs have not hatched. Undeterred, he tries again, this time putting a small number of eggs in a container with the sperm.
After a few more days, the eggs finally start to hatch, and the narrator has successfully created a new life. He names the hatchling Max Fish and nurtures it for several months. As Max Fish grows, the narrator prepares to release him back into the wild.
Throughout the process, the narrator shares his experiences, from the initial excitement to the challenges he faced and the final satisfaction of successfully hatching the eggs and releasing the fish back into the wild.
1. The speaker is attempting to hatch fish from caviar.
2. The speaker has purchased caviar from a supermarket and is planning to fertilize it with fish sperm.
3. The speaker has extracted fish sperm, also known as Milt, from a fish.
4. The speaker has been advised to store the sperm in the fridge to keep it viable for 48 hours.
5. The speaker has purchased organic caviar from a carp, as cheaper, more processed varieties wouldn't work.
6. The speaker has managed to fertilize the caviar eggs with the sperm.
7. The eggs have hatched, and the speaker has a new pet fish named Max.
8. Max has grown significantly over the months, and the speaker has provided him with a new home.
9. The speaker has decided to release Max back into the wild.