which is more important in a pond...

[moikoi]

the lenght or depth ? i have heard stories about koi growing to 35" in a 20" deep pond. possible?

[schildkoi]

Water volume, stocking densities, along with genetics, husbandry skills and water quality all play an intregal role. Although depth helps, so does length and width of the pond.

Steve

[Eugeneg]

Quote: Originally Posted by moikoi the lenght or depth ? i have heard stories about koi growing to 35" in a 20" deep pond. possible?

In a 20in deep river and magoi it would be possible , but let me ask you a question ; with 184 posts why would you have to ask ? Most new people actually read a book if they have an intrest and having read a book they would not even ask such a question . Not that any question is stupid and I am glad to answer if I can but most people posting would be above your level by their 10th post .
Regards
Eugene

[KoiCop]

shucks, moi isn't like that at all.

He just likes to start threads with 'chicken or the egg' titles and watch us go at it.

[Russell Peters]

It is the feeding frenzy he is looking for.LOL

[moikoi]

Quote: Originally Posted by Eugeneg In a 20in deep river and magoi it would be possible , but let me ask you a question ; with 184 posts why would you have to ask ? Most new people actually read a book if they have an intrest and having read a book they would not even ask such a question . Not that any question is stupid and I am glad to answer if I can but most people posting would be above your level by their 10th post . Regards Eugene

well....let me ask you this Q..
do you always believe everything you read in the books?

i'am a numismatist,if i believe in everything i read about rare coins i would be in big trouble b/c i know there're wrong informations in many books.

[dubtaco]

I only believe what I read on the internets

Now let me ask you, do you believe every story you are told

Its all about the koi keeper and genetics of the koi....

I have seen many koi ponds in Malaysia under 3000 gal. with some monster kois!

[moikoi]

Quote: Originally Posted by KoiCop shucks, moi isn't like that at all. He just likes to start threads with 'chicken or the egg' titles and watch us go at it.

Don
you know me too well. that's how i learn
just like to hear different opinions from hobbyist around the world. most of us don't have a 2 acre yard.

[moikoi]

Quote: Originally Posted by dubtaco I only believe what I read on the internets Now let me ask you, do you believe every story you are told Its all about the koi keeper and genetics of the koi.... I have seen many koi ponds in Malaysia under 3000 gal. with some monster kois!

no Chris...
that's why i ask the Q, maybe somebody here has seen a shallow pond with giant koi swimming in it.

[JasPR]

I tend to agree with Steve C on this one-- volume and stocking size first then dimensions. And large surface space is really good from a gas exchange standpoint and deep ponds are really good from a development stand point. But best of all is a large pond that is also deep.

I can put a 30 inch koi in a small shallow pond and keep it there for years. It will not improve and likely slim down. i can put a koi in a shallow big pond and it will grow long- very long in warm water. But for the BODY LINE to be right, I need a deep pond.

It really comes down to how sophisticated your taste is- many ways to grow a koi long or fat but a very few ways to grow koi large and well proportioned. - JR