JanT (ScottT's) Ogata showa grow out

[JanT]

ScottT's ( posting as JanT) growout showa #44
Koi Info
Koi 1 size when recieved: 10" (#44)
Koi 2 size when recieved:
Koi 3 size when recieved:

Koi 1 size between 10/1/08 and 11/1/08: 12.50" on Oct. 19, 2008
Koi 2 size between 10/1/08 and 11/1/08:
Koi 3 size between 10/1/08 and 11/1/08:

Koi 1 size between 6/1/09 and 7/1/09: 14.75 on June 28, 2009
Koi 2 size between 6/1/09 and 7/1/09:
Koi 3 size between 6/1/09 and 7/1/09:

Pond temp when received: 73 degrees
Pond temp at Oct. 19, 2008 photos: 60 degrees
Pond temp at 6 month photo:
Pond temp at final photo: 77 degrees

Pond Info
Gallons: 300 indoor tank at first, but will certainly move them to big pond later
Stocking rate: 6 koi all under 12", most are under 8"
Moved into outdoor pond in August. 11,000 + or - gals.
Filtration: 2 DIY 55gal barrels, well seasoned, 3 high zoot air bubblers
Outdoor pond: 9 vortexes on two different pumps, 5000 gal settling chamber with lava rock, multi area airlines within filters/pond
Liner Type:
Turnover rate:
Dimensions:
Water changes per week: 2-3
Water changes now down to one per week for winter, and 10-25% ea.
Amount of water changed %: 10-25% ea. X

Food Info
Brand and Type fed: Hikari wheat germ, Hi silk, Dianichi, and various treats
No more Dianichi will be fed. Too much waste with our experience. Hikari Wheat germ is staple now. Some barley fortified with vitamins.

Owner Info
Years in hobby: 14, plus many more of aquarium experience
Years buying show koi: 11
Zone: 5b-6
State: Colorado

Fun Stuff
Koi 1 sex guess when received: Female, but just guessing. Don't think anyone is that good at this size, are they?
Koi 2 sex guess when received:
Koi 3 sex guess when received:
Koi 1 name: Never name em if you like em!
Koi 2 name:
Koi 3 name:
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[JanT]

August 19th, 08
Koi was transferred to outdoor pond for the next 2 months. Did not measure (can tell it grew some), but beni is intensifying and koi appears totally healthy. We can see underlying black 'slash' from nose to top of head more clearly.

[PapaBear]

Lookin' good guys. Nice big blocks of beni and the sumi looks like it could come up in all the right places The conformation and the nice little crest at the base of the head makes me think this one could really grow well

[JanT]

Quote: Originally Posted by PapaBear Lookin' good guys. Nice big blocks of beni and the sumi looks like it could come up in all the right places The conformation and the nice little crest at the base of the head makes me think this one could really grow well

Morning, Larry!
I agree with your comments.....only hope we aren't fooled. I have never owned an Ogata (wondering why)so this is first learning on this breeder, and enjoyable.
Also, when I pick small fish like this, I look at finnage too. Large, well proportioned fins all around can help to show good future growth.

[JanT]

I simply edited the form from first posting above to show our showa changes.
First picture was when koi received on July 1st.
Last 3 pics were today, 10-19-08.

2.5 inches of growth is good by us for 3.5 months. We like the subtle changes seen at the odome and shoulder areas on this koi. I don't know if the motoguro shows on both pecs, but it is there. (wondering if it might increase in future) Sashi and kiwa still interesting and promising. And, boy, that faint face slash and nose sumi lurking beneath makes us hope for future completion. Cannot get a better sense for male vs. female than July, other than vent still appears female moreso than male..........just a bit too small to be sure I think. We all hope for females don't we!?!

I think we will leave this koi out in the big pond for the winter. We will heat, although minor compared to last year (Gas$$$$ going up,up,up).

[Nancy M.]

Jan
Scott's showa is looking good, I think SHE will be a keeper.. Now I want to see pics of your showa......