| a few years back before people knew toshio sakai bred shiro utsuri my koi kichi bought one. I watched it grow and mature and eventually take first in it's size class at the all japan show. People thought he was nuts for buying a shiro from the guy known for matsunosuke bloodline koi. he probably traded for that koi etc. no, he bred it and now more people know he has em and i see the price adjust so hence my comments.when my buddy bought it no one asked to see it bowled. so when it was by the breeder it sat there and no one said anything.
My buddy said if no one else wants that koi I do.
in keeping your shiro stay away from color foods and don't over feed. many shiros are developed from showa bloodlines, some of which tend to pot belly easily is fed improperly. Don't be afraid to be a consistent user of a quality clay product and a good deep pond is preferrable to again maintain a proper shape. |