Below is the template I'm thinking we should use for the grow out. We have a chance to catalog the years growth of 150 koi. So
in red will be the mandatory items. The rest doesn't have to be filled out but as a study on the effects of these shiro utsuris you might want to so everyone can see if the feeding habits, pond type etc make a difference. Please comment as this is the working draft. Thanks 
. We will all be making our own threads in the grow-out forum. Please don't do that yet as I will make one when this form is finalized that you can copy from. Koi Info Koi 1 size when recieved: If Mystic is holding your koi ask for measurement. Koi 2 size when recieved: If you only got one etc then disregard. Koi 3 size when recieved: Size should be in inches Koi 1 size between 6/1/08 and 7/1/08: Halfway mark of contest Koi 2 size between 6/1/08 and 7/1/08: Photos will also be needed Koi 3 size between 6/1/08 and 7/1/08: Koi 1 size between 2/1/09 and 3/1/09: Help me out here. We could also end Koi 2 size between 2/1/09 and 3/1/09: it in November? Photos will be needed Koi 3 size between 2/1/09 and 3/1/09:
Pond temp when received:
Pond temp at 6 month photo:
Pond temp at final photo:
Pond Info Gallons: Stocking rate: Filtration: Liner Type: Turnover rate: 1x, 1.5x etc Dimensions: Length width and depth Water changes per week: Amount of water changed %: Food Info Brand and Type fed: Such as Hi Silk sweet potato and EA EAone Supplements: Such as paste food or shrimp etc Description of feeding habits: How many times a day etc Owner Info Years in hobby: Years buying show koi: big difference for many I'm sure Zone: State: Fun Stuff Koi 1 sex guess when received: Take a guess and lets see how good you are Koi 2 sex guess when received: at sexing tosai. Koi 3 sex guess when received: Koi 1 name: Mine will be grow-out 1,2 and 3 but maybe some of you will be Koi 2 name: more original Koi 3 name: More: You want to add some more? Let me know Ok its up for discussion so tell me what you like, dont like and what you want added.