I started my ponds about two years ago. The second summer we had our Koi
they produced about 40 young ones. About half of these where black. I
agree with the statements of earlier postings. They are a breed to
themselves. There behavior is completely different from the colored Koi.
They are much more alusive, which combined with their natural camaflauge
makes them very hard to see. I enjoy watching them at night with the pond
lights on. You get the impression that they think they are living in the
wild.


"Theo van Daele" wrote in message
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Message from a bald ponder :-)

I have one magoi as well and I love it to bits. They are the fastest
growing and usually healthiest animals in your pond, as they (probably)
haven't been crossbreeding them.

There seem to be 2 varieties: black with a brown "shine" and black with a
blue "shine" (you can only see this in very clear water with enough
sunlight).

Our magoi (called Lola :-) survived a heron attack 2 weeks ago. She had
an ugly wound, but she was impossible to catch. 2 weeks later, you
can't
even see where the wound was, amazing. All fine & dandy and sneaking up
on
me again.

They are certainly not rare, as they are still sold as consumer fish in
Japan. It is from there that the new KHV outbreak comes BTW.

Enjoy, they are often the most elegant koi in your pond. (when you can
see
them that is :-p )

Theo

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Yeah, I think I would age quite quickly as well.. I think the rest of
the
hair on my head would fall out.. *LOL*

Tim..