If you don't have a ton of money you should look into buying the female pastel if it is from a good source. Then save the money you have left over and wait since it will take another year and 1/2 at least before the female can breed. when you get more money buy a baby male and raise it up since males can be mated at 500g's and around a year of age. That way you can save up and buy a male pastel and make super pastels!!