On Sat, 09 Jul 2005 23:15:54 GMT, Joel wrote:

I have a pond with carious types of goldfish, ranging from 2 to 6 inches, 2
are koi that are about 4 inches.
all are healthy.
Something I've noticed is a few fish are taking nips at one of the koi,
they go up to the koi's sides and what looks like its taking a nip out of
it, sometimes the fish will chase it.
It doesnt happen often, but its always this one koi and the same 2 other
fish who do the nipping, one smaller and one larger then the koi.
The Koi is healthy, no cuts or anything.
Does this mean anything ?
Joel.

Not being flip, but goldfish are sometimes quite S.T.U.P.I.D. They think
the koi is full of eggs and are trying to mate with it. I've had goldfish
harass a koi to death, that's when I removed them all from the koi ponds.
At 4" your koi isn't anywhere near old enough to be hanging out in the
seedy parts of town those goldfish want to take it, if you know what I
mean.

As long as the koi isn't being hurt, I wouldn't worry about it, but I'd
keep an eye on those nasty boys! ;o) ~ jan


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