Mtn ponder

[Mtn ponder]

Koi Info
Koi 1 size when recieved: 7.25"

Koi 2 size when recieved: 6"


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


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: 53
Pond temp at 6 month photo:
Pond temp at final photo:

Pond Info
QT gallons 350, Just the two shiros in it.
QT temp when received: 53 ( will slowly bring up to 70 )

( pond going into come spring )
Gallons:4300
Stocking rate:6 koi (maybe 8 if I can find a couple of tosai showas)
Filtration: Fluidbead Ultimate system, two mechanical filters, two biofilters, TT
Liner Type: EPDM
Turnover rate: twice every hour
Dimensions: 18x11.5x5
Water changes per week:2
Amount of water changed %:20-25

Food Info
Brand and Type fed: undecided

Owner Info
Years in hobby:4
Years buying show koi: 1
Zone:6a
State:Utah

Fun Stuff
Koi 1 sex guess when received: leaning 60% male
Koi 2 sex guess when received: leaning 75% female

Koi 1 name pick#20 (#140) Thunder
Koi 2 name pick#92 (#34) lightning

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[Mtn ponder]

Koi scheduled to arrive on Friday the 8th at 4:00pm.

[Super Kindai]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mtn ponder Koi scheduled to arrive on Friday the 8th at 4:00pm.

I am glad to know about it.... I can't wait to see your first pick of #140..

[mstrseed]

Direct flight to SLC.............................COOL. You'll get your Shiro's before I get to see mine Bruce

[Mtn ponder]

Ok here we go some first day shots.
1st group shot

[Mtn ponder]

Thunder left and right side shots.

[The Pond Digger]

WOW the white on that big girl seems to pop in comparison! She will be fun too watch! It looks like I will be living vicariously through many different SU owners!

The Pond Digger Grow Out Stats

Respectfully,

The Pond Digger

[The Pond Digger]

AND THAT INTERESTING HOOK ON THE NOSE! WHAT WILL THE FUTURE HOLD?

The Pond Digger Grow Out Stats

The Pond Digger

[Mtn ponder]

[The Pond Digger]

I'm super impressed with the photos! You're showing some photography skills! I will need some practice before the six month photo shoot!

The Pond Digger Grow Out Stats

The Pond Digger