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19-05-2003, 01:32 AM
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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 |
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19-05-2003, 01:44 AM
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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 See my ponds and filter design: http://users.owt.com/jjspond/ ~Keep 'em Wet!~ Tri-Cities WA Zone 7a To e-mail see website |
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19-05-2003, 03:32 AM
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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 ... 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 |
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19-05-2003, 04:44 AM
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Why such a variety in sizes at same age?
She meant genetics!
-- _______________________________________ "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 "Paul in Redland" wrote in message ... 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 |
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19-05-2003, 04:44 AM
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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 |
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19-05-2003, 06:20 AM
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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 |
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19-05-2003, 09:20 PM
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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 |
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