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Everything I have read from experienced koi keepers and dealers suggest that the koi needs too go through a winter fast but not one that compromises the koi by subjecting it too extreme low temps.
Most suggest temps in the mid too low 50's for around 3 weeks too 3 months and then gradually bringing them out of it.
By keeping them at warm temps year round you will be asking for trouble especially in the older more sexually mature koi.
Since I don't have the hands on experience yet it was expalined to me that they need this winter time too reabsorb eggs and rest, and it also benefits the skin quality.
Am I off base here?
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