Simply Koi and More Koi

OK so i am getting bored doing some paper work so started looking at some pictures of the fish and thought i would post some so you can see how they have devolped...or not

Sorry some of the pictures could be better

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Gazza

That Sanke really looks as though it's grown. Definitely my preference - though I wouldn't say no to the second Shiro either!

Cheers

Bob

Hi Bob and thanks,

Yes the Sanke has grown on well and to be honest it is looking even better as that picture was taken in November

The little Shiro is nice but the first one is doing very well and i have a feeling it may grow a bit more yet

I am just looking at the top Shro and i think i have mixed the pictures up lol now i am going to have to check

I thought the second photo of the top shiro was to show off the new measuring bowl mate!!!

LOL Bob

No just me messing up the pictures i have now changed it but you cant see much difference i need some better shots,with a bit of luck will get some once it starts warming up

How about this one????

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Hi Gazza


Nice selection of fish mate.

Do you have the cms before and now.

Its mad how a photo can be deceiving, first picture of the Kohaku looks OK, but the second picky, wow he - she looks great

The last Shiro is very nice, and coming along nicely.

Who are the breeders ?

Regards




Andy

Hi Gazza
Looking good, and all showing sign's of coming on well. I sthe top shiro the one who bought at the south east show? It is looking really good, but to be honest if yu are ever fed with any of then I will give them a good home Looking good, I don't know what you are doing but it seem's to be working.

The showa look interesting with alot more development still to come, very nice. What are the breeders ?

Andy - The first Kohaku picture is as it left my place, after a few months of a forced diet. If it moved around it found food and therefore grew a bit, but showed a belly. Second picture reaslly shows it off well.

I visited Gazza's pond last weekend and all of his Koi look superb. Since Gazza changed over to soft/low Ph water, the skin on his Koi has improved dramatically. The top shiro has really grown and those pictures just dont do it justice.

But remember, Gazza really knows his water stuff now, tests everything, keeps good records, monitors his water 24/7 with a bank of electronic testers. Gazza has an ORP of 370 (was only 369 when I was there though!), which just goes to show how clean his water is. Result = Koi quality.

Bob please you will have me blushing

OK some details guys & Girls,

The top Shiro and Sanke are Momotaro the Chagoi is from Maurice Cox the Kohaku is from Ogawa and the Shiro is from Omosaki.

Fish where all measured 24.4.05 and then on 12.11.05 and the small Kohaku & Shiro in the growing on tank where 16cm & 12cm when purchased last April.

Was purchased at the SE Show and i cant rememberer the size but its now 46cm

Momo Sanke 42cm -51cm

Chagoi 28cm - 44cm

Kohaku 34cm

Shiro - 29cm

hope this answers some questions and thanks for all your kind comments

How about this one????

Crepe Sanke mate, but looks like it could develop into a cracking Showa - my new favourite!!

Bob

Hi Bob,

Yes there was something that just struck me with this fish and the amount of Sumi that can come through is amazing.Its also a female...well i think so lol but not growing as quick as the mail Shiro which is strange....unless its changes sex lol.

Again the picture does not do her justice and i hope to get some better ones soon but i am pleased with her

Yes, I really like Showa Gazza,

Nothing special, but I felt sorry for this skinny little waif when I saw it in an end of season bargain tank. I liked it's marking and at £6.00 I decided to take a massive gamble!!

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Second photo is only a couple of months later and he's really filling out well.

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I keep a close eye on the clearish patch that can be seen just behind the shoulder sumi, but it doesn't look sore or get any worse so I suspect it's some sort of scar tissue.

Cheers

Bob

Hi Bob,

yep it filling out well and thats what i love is how some of the fish can change so much

Hi Gazza looking good mate they all seem to be growing well the Kohaku is developing a nice balanced pattern too /LEE