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    Thread: Petsmart find!

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      Talking Petsmart find!

      First time ever seeing anything this different at Petsmart. Little Soragoi! Hoping he might surprise me and turn Ochiba but I’ll he happy if he stays this way. Thought he was rather nice for a Petsmart fish. Thoughts?
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      Considering the quality they stock, I would expect a lot of instability in its coloring. This will likely not end up any breed, but more of a mutt once its color finalizes.



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      I appreciate your opinion but respectfully disagree in terms of this fish. I’ve seen my fair share of mutts and uglies at Petsmart but never seen a fish this solid in color or pattern.
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      If you don't want opinions, don't ask for them. Post a pic though in 6 months as a follow up though and we will see who is right.



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      I wasn’t in the least bit harsh or negative in my response. I simply stated why I disagreed as well as thanking you for your opinion. Will post the picture though!

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      Anchor , sorry , but You asked for opinions . Jeez , Your disagreeing with People that know what They are talking about .

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      Quote Originally Posted by Anchor View Post
      I wasn’t in the least bit harsh or negative in my response. I simply stated why I disagreed as well as thanking you for your opinion. Will post the picture though!
      Just to clarify too, you posted in the "serious critique" forum where fish will be judged more against show standards
      and/or the possibility of it reaching that status... we also have a less serious critique forum that is aimed more for
      general opinions for pattern, shape, skin quality, etc. and not necessarily against show standards. Let me know if you'd
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      Yes, please. Thank you!

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      I thought the reticulation was really nice. I hope it becomes one of your favorites.
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      Its most likely just a common carp that got in with the feeders happens a lot. Still makes a good pet.

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      Quote Originally Posted by Thumper Dunker View Post
      Its most likely just a common carp that got in with the feeders happens a lot. Still makes a good pet.
      Definitely not a common carp.

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      I imagine that you got a pretty good price on that one and it will be a nice one to watch and learn from. Give us an updated picture in a couple months. thx

      One of the largest fish that we ever had was Shamu (dead now), a Soragoi that we brought back from Japan 13-14 years ago. She was a monster and we loved her.
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      Quote Originally Posted by Anchor View Post
      I appreciate your opinion but respectfully disagree in terms of this fish. I’ve seen my fair share of mutts and uglies at Petsmart but never seen a fish this solid in color or pattern.
      Too dark for a tosai.

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      I like your find and your fish. Watch the gill covers, sometimes in bad water or with chemicals, they'll curve out a little.

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      Petsmart find!

      The problem is the reticulation pattern is too dark for its age. It’s probably going to fade or turn black. In my humble opinion young strong Ochiba exhibit a very light to no color on the netting when young It will be a fun test fish though. Keep updating.


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      Quote Originally Posted by Slapshot View Post
      The problem is the reticulation pattern is too dark for its age. It’s probably going to fade or turn black. In my humble opinion young strong Ochiba exhibit a very light to no color on the netting when young It will be a fun test fish though. Keep updating.


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      So, you think this is a ochiba in the making or will stay Soragoi?

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      Nice find
      Petsmart must be underfed the poor guy so you’re responsible for him/her to reach 18” by end of November
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      Quote Originally Posted by jimfish98 View Post
      Considering the quality they stock, I would expect a lot of instability in its coloring. This will likely not end up any breed, but more of a mutt once its color finalizes.
      Instability towards Ochiba. Good luck Pop Eyes.

      Such distinct reticulation, really special.

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      My friend just like you I always look for a jewel in my backyard and I think you have ran across one but it will be up to you to give this koi the best conditions possible to reach its potential I hope you have the understanding and the knowledge to do that and I really mean that, ps: my jewel took best in variety two years in a row so it can happen stay positive am on your corner

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      Soragoi is more sought after than Chagoi.

      A good pic in the recognised blue bowl to assist the sceptics.

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