Sanke Development

[aquitori]

There is a fine line on building this fish's body. I think a mix of koi food with more plant protein will help cleanup this male's(?) complexition.

[dick benbow]

i DON'T KNOW WHAT HOSOKAI IS USING FOR BLOODLINE. But I have watched him over the last 10 years really do a good job of breeding many color varieties after solely being known for asagi.

the koi's sumi to me is typical matsunosuke. It is true they grow long the first 3-4 years and then bulk. Most of the better koi of this bloodline take 7-8 years before you really know what you have from a quality/body shape standpoint.

I think another breeder, known for his shiro utsuri has done a marvelous job
of breeding kohaku and showa....Omosako.

I think knowledge of a bloodline is helpful but to much emphasis on a name can hurt your ability to recognize a truely good koi irregardless of who bred it....

[MikeM]

Erns: Apologize for changing the subject, but .... tell us about the Soragoi.

[Erns]

Quote: Originally Posted by MikeM Erns: Apologize for changing the subject, but .... tell us about the Soragoi.

The lady of the pond....31 inch, 4 years old. No idea about the breeder. She is so tame I can stoke her body and pat her on he head!

[MikeM]

I'm always attracted to Soragoi ... about as "plain jane" as a goi can get. Gotta get me one someday.

[Erns]

Quote: Originally Posted by Russell Peters It looks like a male.

Still thinking boy? Shot this today. Note the sudden increase in volume since April? Been feeding weatgerm as we are in "winter" and water temp running at 16 degrees.

[carolyn swanson]

Quote: Originally Posted by Erns I also thought male. But now it's 60cm and still no signs, smooth pecs and gill covers. And now it's starting to add body. So I'm not sure. Is it not growing a bit too fast to say male?

I have a Hosokai kohaku that must be a relative. She(he)'s about 65 cm, long and skinny, smooth pecs and gill covers. I had thought that she(he) was a male until we did a closer inspection. I'm still not sure, but anxiously awaiting some kind of sign.

[schildkoi]

Matsunoske bloodline and female. Try mixing in some HiSilk in the warmer months to help with the whites...about 2/3 wheategerm and 1/3 Hi silk.

Oh, and "pristine" water.

Steve

[Erns]

Quote: Originally Posted by schildkoi Matsunoske bloodline and female. Try mixing in some HiSilk in the warmer months to help with the whites...about 2/3 wheategerm and 1/3 Hi silk. Oh, and "pristine" water. Steve

Thanks! We don't get HiSilk out here. Only Hikari and Aquamaster??

[Russell Peters]

Quote: Originally Posted by Erns Still thinking boy? Shot this today. Note the sudden increase in volume since April? Been feeding weatgerm as we are in "winter" and water temp running at 16 degrees.

Yes..............,but please keep me posted.