My local Supersized LFS (the smart one) has Koi for $3.99. I had always
decided not to buy Koi because of cost, but these seem cheap and some were
AWESOME looking. I realize the difference between a kennel mutt (I have one,
no flames, she is great) and an AKC show dog, but is there anything I should
know about $4.00 Koi?

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BenignVanilla
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I have 4.00 to 12.00 Koi and they are great!!! Not one problem....

D.S.


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My local Supersized LFS (the smart one) has Koi for $3.99. I had always
decided not to buy Koi because of cost, but these seem cheap and some were
AWESOME looking. I realize the difference between a kennel mutt (I have
one,
no flames, she is great) and an AKC show dog, but is there anything I
should
know about $4.00 Koi?

--
BenignVanilla
Pond Site: www.darofamily.com/jeff/links/mypond
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Watch out that they are not overcrowded in the tank with disease! Then
quarantine the fish definitely!

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The chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'."

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My local Supersized LFS (the smart one) has Koi for $3.99. I had always
decided not to buy Koi because of cost, but these seem cheap and some were
AWESOME looking. I realize the difference between a kennel mutt (I have
one,
no flames, she is great) and an AKC show dog, but is there anything I
should
know about $4.00 Koi?

--
BenignVanilla
Pond Site: www.darofamily.com/jeff/links/mypond
Remove MYFRONTALLOBE to email me.

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wrote:

My local Supersized LFS (the smart one) has Koi for $3.99. I had always
decided not to buy Koi because of cost, but these seem cheap and some were
AWESOME looking. I realize the difference between a kennel mutt (I have one,
no flames, she is great) and an AKC show dog, but is there anything I should
know about $4.00 Koi?

They are addictive?

BenignVanilla wrote:
My local Supersized LFS (the smart one) has Koi for $3.99. I had always
decided not to buy Koi because of cost, but these seem cheap and some were
AWESOME looking. I realize the difference between a kennel mutt (I have one,
no flames, she is great) and an AKC show dog, but is there anything I should
know about $4.00 Koi?

--
BenignVanilla
Pond Site: www.darofamily.com/jeff/links/mypond
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I have a few of those. They're definitely not show quality,
but may make a good pond pet. Be sure to quarantine to make
sure that they're healthy.

--
Bonnie
NJ
http://home.earthlink.net/~maebe43/

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"BenignVanilla" m
wrote:

My local Supersized LFS (the smart one) has Koi for $3.99. I had always
decided not to buy Koi because of cost, but these seem cheap and some
were
AWESOME looking. I realize the difference between a kennel mutt (I have
one,
no flames, she is great) and an AKC show dog, but is there anything I
should
know about $4.00 Koi?

They are addictive?

They had two that were an opalescent yellowish white...I nearly bought them
on the spot, but figured I should wait until I have the water cleared first.
I plan to do some Amquel/Water changes, so I don't want to risk new fish
yet.

BV.

BenignVanilla wrote:
"John Hines" wrote in message
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"BenignVanilla" m
wrote:


My local Supersized LFS (the smart one) has Koi for $3.99. I had always
decided not to buy Koi because of cost, but these seem cheap and some

were

AWESOME looking. I realize the difference between a kennel mutt (I have

one,

no flames, she is great) and an AKC show dog, but is there anything I

should

know about $4.00 Koi?

They are addictive?


They had two that were an opalescent yellowish white...I nearly bought them
on the spot, but figured I should wait until I have the water cleared first.
I plan to do some Amquel/Water changes, so I don't want to risk new fish
yet.

BV.



Go buy them and keep them in a quarantine tank. When the
pond is ready and they've been deemed healthy you can add
them to the pond.

--
Bonnie
NJ
http://home.earthlink.net/~maebe43/

BenignVanilla wrote:
"John Hines" wrote in message
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"BenignVanilla" m
wrote:


My local Supersized LFS (the smart one) has Koi for $3.99. I had always
decided not to buy Koi because of cost, but these seem cheap and some

were

AWESOME looking. I realize the difference between a kennel mutt (I have

one,

no flames, she is great) and an AKC show dog, but is there anything I

should

know about $4.00 Koi?

They are addictive?


They had two that were an opalescent yellowish white...I nearly bought them
on the spot, but figured I should wait until I have the water cleared first.
I plan to do some Amquel/Water changes, so I don't want to risk new fish
yet.

BV.




-- BV
seeing as hw you need to quarantine them a month or so to make sure of
thier health go ahead and get em and put them in one of your aquariums
for the Q
realy prety ones are hard to get from your LFS seems they dont make it
that far usualy




John Rutz
Z5 New Mexico

good judgement comes from bad experience, and that comes from bad
judgement

see my pond at:

http://www.fuerjefe.com

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If you're not planning on showing the
fish, then there's no need to spend big $$ on them (unless one *really*
catches your eye!). The deciding factor should be the health of the fish,
and as others have already pointed out, you should be in quarantine for a
month or so anyway. By that time, you'll know. Just keep a VERY CLOSE eye on
your water parameters: koi are dirty little beasties, and it's hard to stay
ahead of the ammonia and nitrItes.

Have fun!

Lee

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My local Supersized LFS (the smart one) has Koi for $3.99. I had always
decided not to buy Koi because of cost, but these seem cheap and some were
AWESOME looking. I realize the difference between a kennel mutt (I have
one,
no flames, she is great) and an AKC show dog, but is there anything I
should
know about $4.00 Koi?

--
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Pond Site: www.darofamily.com/jeff/links/mypond
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My very first koi was a $3.99 special from a petstore chain, and he is big,
healthy, gorgeous and friendly. As he swims, plays, and breeds with the
more expensive counterparts, he will always be my favorite, since he was my
first.
Sue

"BenignVanilla" m wrote in
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My local Supersized LFS (the smart one) has Koi for $3.99. I had always
decided not to buy Koi because of cost, but these seem cheap and some were
AWESOME looking. I realize the difference between a kennel mutt (I have
one,
no flames, she is great) and an AKC show dog, but is there anything I
should
know about $4.00 Koi?

--
BenignVanilla
Pond Site: www.darofamily.com/jeff/links/mypond
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In my experience, they won't stay that color. Can't remember how exactly
they changed, but they became unremarkable. Still lively, healthy, fun
pets, though.
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"BenignVanilla" m
wrote:

My local Supersized LFS (the smart one) has Koi for $3.99. I had always
decided not to buy Koi because of cost, but these seem cheap and some
were
AWESOME looking. I realize the difference between a kennel mutt (I have
one,
no flames, she is great) and an AKC show dog, but is there anything I
should
know about $4.00 Koi?

They are addictive?

They had two that were an opalescent yellowish white...I nearly bought
them
on the spot, but figured I should wait until I have the water cleared
first.
I plan to do some Amquel/Water changes, so I don't want to risk new fish
yet.

BV.

I got a butterfly koi from Wally World for $1.50 about 7 years ago. He is
NOT on the short list to cull out when & if I decide more must go. ~ 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

I got a butterfly koi from Wally World for $1.50 about 7 years ago. He is
NOT on the short list to cull out when & if I decide more must go. ~ 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