Rise and Fall of Sumi . . .

[KoiCop]

Sorry, Bob, but that link doesn't work for me?

[k.tran]

seeing this post i got to bring it back up... i have a sakuma showa that i bought when the sumi was very strong, it lost nearly all of its sumi on its head to its dorsal after the first year we had it, then it started to come back up its very strong now and has come in a different pattern form before.. i dont have any b4 and after pice sorry

[farne230]

I will try and remember to post here with photo's I have at home tonight.

[KoiCop]

Last posted Jun 2007.

Thought it was time to update how the sumi has continued to come back -- i.e., slowly.

[Nancy M.]

Quote: Originally Posted by KoiCop Last posted Jun 2007. Thought it was time to update how the sumi has continued to come back -- i.e., slowly.

But it is coming back

[mstrseed]

I wonder how many people have given away a Koi which has done the same thing???????????

[KoiCop]

Quote: Originally Posted by mstrseed I wonder how many people have given away a Koi which has done the same thing???????????

Scary, huh, Bill.

[PapaBear]

I was thinkin' the same thing...
Pretty encouraging progress on all counts though. Not only is the sumi returning, the beni seems to be building strength and nice clean shiroji too. This one may well give you exactly what you were hoping for on day one

[KoiCop]

Thanks, Larry, her slot in the pond is secure.

[gspotmc]

Don,
I had that same problem. Sumi disappeared I move the fish to my buddies pond. She started to loose the beni as well. The good thing now is the sumi came up again. NOw she is a fine Shiro Utsuri. The other one turned into a bekko. It's amazing how they change.
Mike