| Bob and Shila Winkler's Grow Out Form
Koi 1 size when received: 7.5"
Koi 2 Size when received: 6.25"
Koi 1 size between 6/1/08 and 7/1/08: Nil
Koi 2 size between 6/1/08 and 7/1/08: 8.0"
Koi 1 size between 2/1/09 and 3/1/09:
Koi 2 size between 2/1/09 and 3/1/09:
Pond temp when received: 61F
Pond temp at 6 month photo: 72F
Pond temp at final photo:
Pond Info
Gallons:13,000, although they will be in the 1200 gallon quarantine pond for a while 1st.
Stocking rate: 17 koi (plus these two tosai)=19. 4 koi including the tosai in the quarantine pond time.
Filtration: 2 Nexus 300’s, two 65 watt Emperor UV’s, 1 “double wide” Bakki Shower.
Liner Type: Pond is gunite, rebar, and tile. Indoors and heated.
Turnover rate: 1/hour
Dimensions: 19’ long by 12.5’ wide by 8’ deep
Water changes per week: Constant flow through of ~250 gallons/Day and dumping of one nexus vortex chamber/week
Amount of water changed %: ~18%/week
Food Info
Brand and Type fed: Saki Hikari, Hikari Wheat Germ, Hi-Silk, Izeki Paste Food (JR's recipe), Pink Grape fruit, Watermelon, Silk Worm
Owner Info
Years in hobby: 19
Buying show koi:11
Zone: 5 (but not really applicable with indoor pond)
State: Colorado
Fun Stuff
Koi 1 sex guess when received: Female
Koi 2 sex guess when received: Male
Koi 1 name:
Koi 2 name:
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Best regards,
Bob Winkler
My opinions are my best interpretation of my experiences. They are not set in stone as I intend to always be a student of life. And Koi.  |