| Koi Bitto #8- The 80cm Quest: Part II
In Koi Bitto issue no. 8 in the article “A Quest for 80 Centimeters” by Mike Snaden, the author comments on Koi C (female koi) would benefit from breeding, in order to improve growth and shape. The logic behind this eludes me. Breeding will make the body shape more streamlined, albeit temporarily, but also divert valuable system resources toward egg reproduction that otherwise would be used 100% for growth. The renewed egg production may even bring the koi to sexual maturity and really hinder any significant body growth in the future.
Your comments are greatly appreciated.
Mark |