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Old 04-04-2006   #2 (permalink)
luyendds
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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Hello,
Couldn't have stated any better.
When I saw Duke's 11 year old Kohaku, I told him
that his Grand Champion trophy is in my hotel room
with slight damage from transport from Japan.
I did try crazy glue. LOL.

There were less koi at the All Bay Area Koi show
than Orlando but I felt that the fish were better
in quality. Well done Larry Gill!

Luyen



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Originally Posted by Nancy M.
I was so impressed with this kohaku, this fish had the body, the pattern and the quality. I think she could do extremely well in any Japan koi show. What is the most important thing I think, is first Duke bought this kohaku as a 2 year old. He has kept her in his 10,000 gallon pond for 9 years with 15 other koi. She has grown into this awesome speciment here in the USA, she was not just purchased and brought to the show, this man has raised her for 9 years. Now that is a very big accomplishment. to grow a 20" koi into this beautiful 36" Kohaku, and to have kept the quality. no scars, beautiful luster, spectacular body, beni and shiroji just beautiful. I think that Duke deserves more than just a Grand Champion trophy, he deserves all hobbiest respect and admiration. Duke I want to thank you for bringing this beautiful koi out for all of us to see and appriciate.
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