If you were given 1 full day of talking to one breeder, who would it be?

[aquitori]

Quote: Originally Posted by lilhelper Kohak? There isnt really any consanants to say kohak in japanese. I think its just a way of saying it, You would spell it the same as kohaku. Its kind of like Sukoshi, Most say it as Skoshi, but its just a way people say it. So are you saying I should start with Dainichi? (by the way, Dainichi means big sun, or great sun)

Start with Sakai Hiroshima....

Quiz for you: Who was the founder of Dainichi? and Why did they name the shop Dainichi?

[RayJordan]

Minoru Mano
Dianichi was the name of the nearby shinto shrine

[aquitori]

Quote: Originally Posted by RayJordan Minoru Mano Dianichi was the name of the nearby shinto shrine

Dang Ray, that question was for the lil'dude...hahahaha....

[aquitori]

Hey Ray, can you PM some good sources of Goldfish...

[dechoong]

Quote: Originally Posted by RayJordan Dennis, Tell me more about your Yohei kohaku. Can you post a photo that shows the body shape and height? Male or female. Are you sure it is one of the magoi hybrid's. He also breeds "regular" koi. What generation 3rd or 4th? When did you buy and did it spend first two summers in mudpond? Only about 50% of Yohei koi are potentially jumbo (over 30in) but they still need the right conditions, etc. to reach potential.

I've not taken any pictures of the Yohei for a while but I do have a pic of it when I bought it in April 05. It's the kohaku at the bottom in the photo.

Last tried to squeeze for milt when it was around 45cm but can't get any. The koi is certified by Yohei as a hybrid. I've not measured it for a while but it's certainly no less than 70cm now, so I'm not complaining about it's length or growth rate for a young sansai. It's got an incredibly long body but a relative lack of girth makes it... shall I say not so appealing?

The question is, is there more to come from this koi because I've heard and read that Yohei hybrid don't show their true beauty less than 3 years of age. My Yohei seems to be putting more volume the past 3 months but still nowhere near my Maruboshi kohaku which is only about 6 months older.

-Dennis

[Russell Peters]

Quote: Originally Posted by dechoong I've not taken any pictures of the Yohei for a while but I do have a pic of it when I bought it in April 05. It's the kohaku at the bottom in the photo. Last tried to squeeze for milt when it was around 45cm but can't get any. The koi is certified by Yohei as a hybrid. I've not measured it for a while but it's certainly no less than 70cm now, so I'm not complaining about it's length or growth rate for a young sansai. It's got an incredibly long body but a relative lack of girth makes it... shall I say not so appealing? The question is, is there more to come from this koi because I've heard and read that Yohei hybrid don't show their true beauty less than 3 years of age. My Yohei seems to be putting more volume the past 3 months but still nowhere near my Maruboshi kohaku which is only about 6 months older. -Dennis

I think it would be very interesting to hear more about the Yohei hybrid as you get more info. Please keep us posted.

[RayJordan]

Quote: Originally Posted by dechoong I've not taken any pictures of the Yohei for a while but I do have a pic of it when I bought it in April 05. It's the kohaku at the bottom in the photo. Last tried to squeeze for milt when it was around 45cm but can't get any. The koi is certified by Yohei as a hybrid. I've not measured it for a while but it's certainly no less than 70cm now, so I'm not complaining about it's length or growth rate for a young sansai. It's got an incredibly long body but a relative lack of girth makes it... shall I say not so appealing? The question is, is there more to come from this koi because I've heard and read that Yohei hybrid don't show their true beauty less than 3 years of age. My Yohei seems to be putting more volume the past 3 months but still nowhere near my Maruboshi kohaku which is only about 6 months older. -Dennis

Hi Dennis,

The Yohei Hybrids are just beginning to come of age. 4th generation koi are at most 3 years old so the next few years will begining to tell the story. Line breeding is now occurring (hybrid X hybrid) so the desirable traits will targeted and attemps to focus them going forward. It is a long shot but kind of exciting I think to watch it develop. I would definately keep your kohaku for several more years at least especially if it is female. Nothing worse than giving up too early before it has a change to bloom.

[Sangreaal]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sangreaal I'd actually like to spend the day talking with Richard Rombold while harvesting and sorting fish at his farm. I couldn't think of a better education on Japanese koi bred and raised in California. Marie

I'm getting my wish this summer..................oh I can't wait until July!

Marie

[JasPR]

The oldest, and still lucid, Japanese breeder I could find. JR