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Old 07-08-2008   #1 (permalink)
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zek's Ogata/Eastern Showa

Koi Info
Koi 1 size when recieved: ~9 1/2"

Koi 1 size between 10/1/08 and 11/1/08:

Koi 1 size between 6/1/09 and 7/1/09:

Pond temp when received:80
Pond temp at 6 month photo:
Pond temp at final photo:

Pond Info
Gallons: ~4000
Stocking rate: 13~140"
Filtration: Currently 2.25 cft Aquabead & 4 cft K1 in waterfall - Chamber mod in progress.
Liner Type:EPMD
Turnover rate: ~70min
Dimensions: 11X16X3.8 - Oval
Water changes per week: 1
Amount of water changed %: 15-20%

Food Info
Brand and Type fed:
Blackwater Gold
Owner Info
Years in hobby:3
Years buying show koi: 1
Zone: 7
State: VA

Sex: TBD
Name: None

I'm very happy with this one & look forward to watching it grow.
My son picked well.
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wow zek, beautiful. What a unique pattern. I love this koi!
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I love this koi too...it was high up on my list.
your son did a good job!
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