Smithvillemike's Shiro Utsuri Data

[smithvillemike]

This was my second and final pick at number 81. I picked koi # 40.

Here you will be able to follow the progress of this particular koi. I really think she will suprise people with how she turns out. I can't wait to get her home and in her own pond to play.

[smithvillemike]

My First pick at position number 67. I'm calling her lucky since he/she was koi number 13. I picked this koi because:

1. the head has both black and white
2. I like the hitomoji on the face
3. It has nose sumi
4. It shows what I think to be nice kage sumi
5. the ozutsu has both black and white for balance
6. But most of all, because I think it will be a "purdy fish".

[smithvillemike]

Koi Info
Koi 1 size when received: 6-1/8"
Koi 2 size when received: 6-1/2"

Koi 1 size between 6/1/08 and 7/1/08:
Koi 2 size between 6/1/08 and 7/1/08: deceased

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:
Pond temp at 6 month photo:
Pond temp at final photo:

Pond Info
Gallons: 4,000
Stocking rate: 5 koi range from 6" to 14"
Filtration: Nexus Eazy200
Liner Type: EPDM
Turnover rate: 2300gph
Dimensions: 12x10x5
Water changes per week: 1
Amount of water changed %: 10-15%

Food Info
Brand and Type fed: Saki-Hikari Growth Food mixed with EA One. Saki-Hikari Wheat Germ in the winter.
Supplements: Silkworm pupae and krill every 4th feeding, and Ray's secret paste receipe.

Owner Info
Years in hobby: 5
Years buying show koi: 0
Zone: 8
State: the great state of TEXAS

Fun Stuff
Koi 1 sex guess when received: Female
Koi 2 sex guess when received: Female
Koi 1 name: 幸運 (Lucky) 67-13
Koi 2 name: 黒い夢 (Black Dreams) 81-40

[Seefdro Tvneik]

When I looked over the list in my "brainstorming" predictions.....I thought 40 had potential with a suprise element written all over it....It has flaws now but to me it seems there may be a giant suprise in that future pattern..I like the body as it seems well-balanced, I'm guessing a female.....#40 will be fun to see develop...I will be watching 40 closely.

[mstrseed]

Mike,

Some change to the kids.................

[smithvillemike]

Here are updated pictures of my Shiro Lucky. Pick 67 koi 13. As you can see she isn't doing much yet, but she is healthy.

[smithvillemike]

Here is Black Dreams taken on Mar 28th. As you can see there is significant change on this guy. If the middle just adds a little sumi I will be a happy camper.

[Meg]

Mike your BlackDreams is already an eye pleaser!
I vey much like it thus far

[smithvillemike]

Thanks Meg

He does seem to be going through quite the transformation. I have no idea what he will look like in a year, but I'm sure it will be good.

Mike

[mstrseed]

You should see her today....................