| Not much more to be said about this kohaku - EXCEPT it validates a lot of hobbyist's feelings about what showing is all about - THIS FISH IS NOT A RINGER!! As stated earlier, it has been grown on in a CONCRETE pond for 9YEARS. This is what the hobby is all about folks. There are a lot of us out there who have 10,000 gal or larger ponds. We should ask Duke for his pond/fish management program details - if he would share it with us - but knowing Duke he would do that. I have known Duke for about 8 years and during that time he has always competed at the local shows and taught all of us. I don't remember him bringing in a ringer for any of those shows. They're always fish he grows and improves.The new NorCal ZNA club is very happy to have Duke as a founding member. Wow folks, talk about a club with the who's who!! We are truly blessed. DUKE, YOU ARE THE EPITOMY OF "KOI KICHI"!!
CONGRATS, AGAIN
Mike |