thanks Lam, and welcome Philip......
Part of the lure of koi is the dream associated with buying a potential koi and having it fulfill our expectations. most of us are still chasing that dream.....but it is fun and no matter if you start with pond wuality, you still need to pay your dues to learn what it takes to sucessfully grow and allow them to reach their full potential. The basics are the same for all quality.
Rather than worrying about finding better koi, invest in your pond and filter and feel free to ask your questions here
