Chagoi Breeder

[aquitori]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lam Nguyen Thank you all for the great info. So it looks like the top three chagoi breeders are Marusei, Koi-UK, and Marudo. I will definitely do some googling on these breeders. Chagois are starting to grow on me and are starting to supplant showa as my favorite variety. I have two chagois right now and they by far have the most unique character: friendly, stubborn, imposing presence, and an attitude.

Lam one suggestion as part of study in conformation in Chagoi.

Look at the bodyline and shape of head. Some heads from what I have noticed is more square as well as the overall front view of the fish is more square.

There are also the more rounded nose or face, the front view of the fish is generally round or plump.

Study it when you get a chance...

[Lam Nguyen]

Quote: Originally Posted by aquitori Lam one suggestion as part of study in conformation in Chagoi. Look at the bodyline and shape of head. Some heads from what I have noticed is more square as well as the overall front view of the fish is more square. There are also the more rounded nose or face, the front view of the fish is generally round or plump. Study it when you get a chance...

Thanks Tony, I sure will. In fact, I will try and see if I can bowl and take pixs of my two chagois and post them later today.

[dick benbow]

and reading your blog. Keep up the good work....can't think of any better way then to really learning by emersing yourslef in koi as your doing!

[Lam Nguyen]

Here are a couple shots of my Hoshikin chagoi. It's about 13" long and I absolutely have no idea whether it's a male or female. After I took the pixs and measured it, I tried to feel for bumps on the pec fins or gill plates and I tried to milt it, but to no prevail. The other chagoi is in the outdoor pond so it's too cold to disturb it.

[Lam Nguyen]

Oops, I forgot the attachments! Must be getting late!

[koiczar]

I wasn't aware that Hoshikin breeds Chagoi!? Are you sure you don't mean Hosokai?

[Lam Nguyen]

Quote: Originally Posted by koiczar I wasn't aware that Hoshikin breeds Chagoi!? Are you sure you don't mean Hosokai?

Thank you for the clarification. Yes, I meant Hosokai. Thanks Mike.

[peterlaurie]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lam Nguyen Yes I saw her last fall when I was down there. She looks like a giant submarine! Would love to have her but am scared that she will bite my hand off when I feed her!

Hi Lam,

We thought so too but she is very gentle to hand feed. Here is Laurie feeding her in January.
Pete

[Lam Nguyen]

Hi Pete & Laurie! You guys are not thinking about adopting her, are you? She would look awesome in your guys' pond. Thanks for sharing the pixs.

[peterlaurie]

Hi Lam -

No, but we are looking for a smaller relative. After spending time with this one, Laurie has agreed to let me have a chagoi to go with all her gosanke!

Pete