Mike's Shiro Grow out Form

[fr8e]

Mike's Shiro Grow Out

Koi Info
Koi 1 size when recieved: Pick 109 - Koi 68 measured 7"
Koi 2 size when recieved: Pick 114 - Koi 206 measured 4.5"

Koi 1 size between 6/1/08 and 7/1/08: Pick 109 - Koi 68 measures 9"
Koi 2 size between 6/1/08 and 7/1/08: Pick 114 - Koi 206 measures 7"

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: 50
Pond temp at 6 month photo: 72
Pond temp at final photo:

Pond Info
Gallons: 10,000 gals
Stocking rate: 30
Filtration: 2 William Lim Filters plus Pre-Settlement tank with 2 1/3 hp pumps, 20K gal UV
Liner Type:
Turnover rate: once per hour
Dimensions: 12.5 W x 23.5 L x 5 D
Water changes per week: one 10%
Amount of water changed %:

Food Info
Brand and Type fed: Hikari, Niigata Breeders Wheat Germ

Owner Info
Years in hobby: 11 years with koi
Years buying show koi: 3 years
Zone:
State: VA

Fun Stuff
Koi 1 sex guess when received: P109-68 Female
Koi 2 sex guess when received: P114-K206 Male
Koi 1 name: Dicey
Koi 2 name: Mickey (because the wrong name was on the photo)

[jnorth]

Mike's koi

[jnorth]

His other one. Note: I'm posting the pics for Mike cuz I'm nice like that .

[fr8e]

My picks from first photo to Jun 08. The one on the left was 7" now 9", the third photo was 4.5 and is now 7"

[cmungo]

Are you loosing a lot of sumi on both fish?

[fr8e]

The sumi has withdrawn for now. You can see the underlying sumi, so I am not worried. It seems to be normal for me to have the initial sumi go away and the better sumi coming later.

[azngopher]

wow, surprising how 120 has changed. all that sumi in the original pic has gone but the shiro is great. i was debating on this one vs #67 on my last pick. i think yours will have a much better future as my male is almost finished....good luck!

duc

[fr8e]

I am hoping that they both turn out to be females. The body growth is great even though they only picked up about 2" in length. I am happy with their progress.