[Brian]

Quote: Originally Posted by elunned If only it were that simple.... Koi are the product of their genetic potential, random chance and their environment. Cloning only gives you the genetic potential. Pattern is often what draws your eye to a particular koi, and pattern is a combination of genetic code and random chance. Identical twins don't have freckles in the same places, pigment cell distribution is a partially random phenomena.

Very well put Lynn! The nature vs. nurture is debate is something that needs to be considered even when talking about cloning koi. I don't think that this will be an issue at the hobbyist end, but I could see other applications for it. Anyone want to guess what they may be?