ScottT's ( posting as JanT) growout showa #44 Koi Info Koi 1 size when recieved: 10" (#44) Koi 2 size when recieved: Koi 3 size when recieved: Koi 1 size between 10/1/08 and 11/1/08: 12.50" on Oct. 19, 2008 Koi 2 size between 10/1/08 and 11/1/08: Koi 3 size between 10/1/08 and 11/1/08: Koi 1 size between 6/1/09 and 7/1/09: Koi 2 size between 6/1/09 and 7/1/09: Koi 3 size between 6/1/09 and 7/1/09:
Pond temp when received: 73 degrees
Pond temp at Oct. 19, 2008 photos: 60 degrees
Pond temp at 6 month photo:
Pond temp at final photo:
Pond Info Gallons: 300 indoor tank at first, but will certainly move them to big pond later Stocking rate: 6 koi all under 12", most are under 8" Moved into outdoor pond in August. 11,000 + or - gals. Filtration: 2 DIY 55gal barrels, well seasoned, 3 high zoot air bubblers
Outdoor pond: 9 vortexes on two different pumps, 5000 gal settling chamber with lava rock, multi area airlines within filters/pond
Liner Type: Turnover rate: Dimensions: Water changes per week: 2-3
Water changes now down to one per week for winter, and 10-25% ea.
Amount of water changed %: 10-25% ea. X Food Info Brand and Type fed: Hikari wheat germ, Hi silk, Dianichi, and various treats No more Dianichi will be fed. Too much waste with our experience. Hikari Wheat germ is staple now. Some barley fortified with vitamins. Owner Info Years in hobby: 14, plus many more of aquarium experience Years buying show koi: 11 Zone: 5b-6 State: Colorado Fun Stuff Koi 1 sex guess when received: Female, but just guessing. Don't think anyone is that good at this size, are they? Koi 2 sex guess when received: Koi 3 sex guess when received: Koi 1 name: Never name em if you like em! Koi 2 name: Koi 3 name:
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