[Flounder]

Quote: Originally Posted by jbolding Agreed but size 3-5 are more of a middle ground where a male koi could pull off the correct conformation. I was looking for input as to which would be able to be more maintainable and attainable if you wanted to compete in these sizes.

For what you are describing, 6k G pond, males would be better but quality females are not out of the question if you were to give them 1000g/ female.

Now, if you had a larger & deeper pond, say 10,000g or more I would definitely say female & the water to koi ratio will still be the same.