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Cindy_AL
04-19-2010, 08:31 PM
I have 8 koi which are 2-3 yrs old. At this point I am fairly sure that 4 are female based on their appearance at this time. (belly size) I have 2 that are leaning towards the female side but I dont see that distinct belly like the others. I have one that I have no clue & one that I feel pretty confident that its a male.

My questions:

1. Will the females all spawn at the same time if left together?

2. IF I only have one male, will he be able to "handle" all these girls???

3. Will the females belly vary in size? I mean, some have larger bellies than others yet they are the same size fish. Does that mean they will spawn at different times?

Tommygug
04-19-2010, 09:32 PM
It will be like being in high school for your 1 male!
I have had several pond spawns over the course of a summer a few years ago. I don't know who triggered what but there were two males who were active in all three cases. The males seemed to target one or two females each time.

EricT
04-19-2010, 09:53 PM
if your breeding, I would do 2 males, and 1 female. If spawning in your pond, I think they will sort it out.

-Eric