When your new fish arrive, start a new thread and post some pictures with measurements so we can all share and see how each one changes and progresses! And thanks again to Jimfish98 and Frankl for all their hard work to make this a reality! :clap:
While one of the main aspects of the growout is size and rate of growth, my selections were also based on choosing patterns that I would be happy with later. In the case of the showa my hope was that all three colors would eventually reach a very pleasing balance. I do not know anything about...
My two koi arrived and they are settled in a small indoor heated QT. They have three koi of same size with them .They are eating and look healthy.The Showa was pick #36 second on my list,is about 6.5 inches, pattern is very nice, I think have potential to be a nice Showa.Arrived with a...
Our growouts arrived today and look spectacular!! We got 1 Showa and Kohaku to fatten up this summer. Frank did a great job of packing and shipping the fish, no stress at all on them. They are now in the QT tank with some other koi and eating already. Here are some pics taken after their arrival....
Here are the babies that were drawn for me....overall...I was pleased with the beginning product.....I am looking forward to working with these guys...I am making some custom food for them this week....we'll see how they do on the food I create.........Billy
Since the new feesh are due to arrive tomorrow at noon I decided to start my journal, mostly due to anticipation! So I'll start with a bit of husbandry info: For now the showa (along with 1 other fish in the box :winks: and 2 qt canaries from the main herd) will be in 400g till being moved into...
Almost everyone is still waiting for their koi. Myself (and hopefully a few others) will be picking up our koi from Frank at the Orlando Koi Show on Friday. Bill from Purdin will be delivering them to Frank that day. Everyone else should have theirs shipped shortly after. I selected two Showa...
I got my GO Showa #1 today, and it arrived safely in top shape. It measured around 11 inches with good body conformation. I have enclosed pictures with close-ups, any comments are welcome. I couldn't tell for sure yet but the vent looked more like male than female. body and color gave me hope...
In this opening post I would like to explain why I purchased so many fish. In addition to the reasons posted in the Kohaku thread. I really hope to be able to be able to maintain a journal of the fish (both Kohaku and Showas) their growth and developement. Many times people will post a...
I would like to start by thanking once again Frank, Jim and Purdin. I hope to be able to bring these fish to their full potential, I know the fish will do their part. These will be the first fish that I will be able to judge my skills, knowledge and abilities with as a steward of their charge. ...
Here's #13 before going into the 72* QT. :D: Should be fun to watch grow and change...
First Off I want to thank Jim and Frank for their efforts and time they spent putting this all together. At times it may not have gone as smooth as we all would have liked but I wanted to let each of them know how much I appreciate the effort they put in this to make it happen. I think it will be a...
I love showas because, to me, they're a total mystery. So for me, only time will tell... I'll just watch and learn. :D:
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