Hey everybody I am building a mudpond in the back hidden inside the woods. It will be about thirty by fourty and in an L shape. I want to raise new fry from my doitsu koi spawn in the spring and hold some oF my current store stock over the winter. How many 5 inch koi would I be able to put in there. 10inch? 15inch? 20inch? 30inch? I am probably going to put a pond aerator but I don't know what size or kind is best...any ideas? I am also trying to set up a shipment with Isa, ogata, igarashi, kokugyo, or Niigata koi farm, DOES ANYBODY WANT TO SHARE AND SAVE FOR SHIPPING!!!! We may be able to cut a deal if we buy enough at once for this years harvest. I am in Indianapolis and will use Chicago to get the koi.(customs won't allow indianapolis) Now for my questions
Is 40,000 gallons reasonable?
How big do you think the fish would get over the winter? Summer?
The best pond aerator?
Easiest size fish to raise?
Do I need an automatic feeder?
Any body want to share a shipment?
Thanks for all of your help in advance!!