Why such a variety in sizes at same age?
 

I purched most of my Koi several years ago and at the time, they were all
the same size (about 3 inches). They now vary in size from about 9 inches
up to about 15 inches. The larger ones are also much fatter.
Is this typical? Does this reflect differences in breeding or varieties?
Does color make a difference? Seems like my white/orange Koi are larger
than the orange/black combinations.
Paul D

Why such a variety in sizes at same age?
 

On Mon, 19 May 2003 00:27:16 GMT, "P Davidson" wrote:

I purched most of my Koi several years ago and at the time, they were all
the same size (about 3 inches). They now vary in size from about 9 inches
up to about 15 inches. The larger ones are also much fatter.
Is this typical? Does this reflect differences in breeding or varieties?
Does color make a difference? Seems like my white/orange Koi are larger
than the orange/black combinations.
Paul D

Generics and gender. ~ jan

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Why such a variety in sizes at same age?
 

That's what I have mostly, 'generic' koi. ;-)
Paul

"~ jan" wrote in message
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On Mon, 19 May 2003 00:27:16 GMT, "P Davidson"
wrote:

I purched most of my Koi several years ago and at the time, they were all
the same size (about 3 inches). They now vary in size from about 9
inches
up to about 15 inches. The larger ones are also much fatter.
Is this typical? Does this reflect differences in breeding or
varieties?
Does color make a difference? Seems like my white/orange Koi are larger
than the orange/black combinations.
Paul D

Generics and gender. ~ jan

See my ponds and filter design:
http://users.owt.com/jjspond/

~Keep 'em Wet!~
Tri-Cities WA Zone 7a
To e-mail see website

Why such a variety in sizes at same age?
 

She meant genetics!

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"Paul in Redland" wrote in message
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That's what I have mostly, 'generic' koi. ;-)
Paul

"~ jan" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 19 May 2003 00:27:16 GMT, "P Davidson"
wrote:

I purched most of my Koi several years ago and at the time, they were
all
the same size (about 3 inches). They now vary in size from about 9
inches
up to about 15 inches. The larger ones are also much fatter.
Is this typical? Does this reflect differences in breeding or
varieties?
Does color make a difference? Seems like my white/orange Koi are
larger
than the orange/black combinations.
Paul D

Generics and gender. ~ jan

See my ponds and filter design:
http://users.owt.com/jjspond/

~Keep 'em Wet!~
Tri-Cities WA Zone 7a
To e-mail see website

Why such a variety in sizes at same age?
 

I've noticed that my solid color Koi tend to grow faster, and get sick less!

--
_______________________________________
"The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is
like an eggs-and-ham breakfast:
The chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'."

http://community.webshots.com/user/godwino

"P Davidson" wrote in message
. com...
I purched most of my Koi several years ago and at the time, they were all
the same size (about 3 inches). They now vary in size from about 9 inches
up to about 15 inches. The larger ones are also much fatter.
Is this typical? Does this reflect differences in breeding or varieties?
Does color make a difference? Seems like my white/orange Koi are larger
than the orange/black combinations.
Paul D

Why such a variety in sizes at same age?
 

LOL!!!! Genetics, I wish my spell check could read my mind. ~ jan

On Sun, 18 May 2003 19:28:00 -0700, "Paul in Redland"
wrote:

That's what I have mostly, 'generic' koi. ;-)
Paul

"~ jan" wrote in message
.. .
On Mon, 19 May 2003 00:27:16 GMT, "P Davidson"
wrote:

I purched most of my Koi several years ago and at the time, they were all
the same size (about 3 inches). They now vary in size from about 9
inches
up to about 15 inches. The larger ones are also much fatter.
Is this typical? Does this reflect differences in breeding or
varieties?
Does color make a difference? Seems like my white/orange Koi are larger
than the orange/black combinations.
Paul D

Generics and gender. ~ jan

See my ponds and filter design:
http://users.owt.com/jjspond/

~Keep 'em Wet!~
Tri-Cities WA Zone 7a
To e-mail see website



See my ponds and filter design:
http://users.owt.com/jjspond/

~Keep 'em Wet!~
Tri-Cities WA Zone 7a
To e-mail see website

Why such a variety in sizes at same age?
 

I have read and made my own observations that solid colored koi tend to grow
faster.
Than you have the ones who are more agressive at meal time...
Many factors involved.
I am sure the list can go on and on.



"P Davidson" wrote in message
. com...
I purched most of my Koi several years ago and at the time, they were all
the same size (about 3 inches). They now vary in size from about 9 inches
up to about 15 inches. The larger ones are also much fatter.
Is this typical? Does this reflect differences in breeding or varieties?
Does color make a difference? Seems like my white/orange Koi are larger
than the orange/black combinations.
Paul D