| Choosing koi types based on your ponds water and qualities??
I have been catching my koi to prepare them for the pioneer valley show. As I am catching and asessing each one...I am evaluating my ponds qualities and effects. I am finding that several kohaku have developed shimi's. Two of my 3 kujaku have turned very dark. A platinum ogon has developed shimi's. An asagi has developed a dark gray head. Now, the odd thing is that my water is very soft. TDS-50, GH-40-60, KH-20-40. But...The pond is a black liner and in direct sunlight.
In contrast to this, My shiro utsuri look awesome. Bekko, Kumonryu, matsubawake..most kawaragoi are looking great. Showa look very nice. Even sanke look good.
Basically...if sumi is involved, the koi look great. If it is a koi that I don't want to get dark...too bad!!!
I may start trying to make purchases based on this. Stick with the varieties that look outstanding...and forsake the ones that will not improve in my pond. Stop wasting space on kohaku that will go nowhere, and enjoy my shiro utsuri, kumonryu and showa!!!
Do any other koi keepers and competitors on this board do this?? What varieties work for you?
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