My pond's hitting 1 year old next month and I'm in my first summer of
enjoying all the plants and wildlife that it's attracted. At the moment I
have 5 blue shubunkin, 2 koi, a couple of orfes and about a million
stickleback. I knew the koi would grow but my concern is the shubunkin's
growth, 2 of them have gone from around 4 inches to around 8 inches in less
than 4 months and I was wondering what size they generally get to and how
quickly? I'm already looking at the garden and planning a pond extension in
my head but I would like to get an idea of when to start the groundwork on
my girlfriend.

Thanks for any info.

D

"Dave Wheeler" wrote in message
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My pond's hitting 1 year old next month and I'm in my first summer of
enjoying all the plants and wildlife that it's attracted. At the moment I
have 5 blue shubunkin, 2 koi, a couple of orfes and about a million
stickleback. I knew the koi would grow but my concern is the shubunkin's
growth, 2 of them have gone from around 4 inches to around 8 inches in
less
than 4 months and I was wondering what size they generally get to and how
quickly? I'm already looking at the garden and planning a pond extension
in
my head but I would like to get an idea of when to start the groundwork on
my girlfriend.

Thanks for any info.
=========================
I just sold some Shubunkins and Sarassas that were close to a foot long,
tails included. They can get large.
--
McKoi.... the frugal ponder...
EVERYONE: "Please check people's headers for forgeries
before flushing." NAMES ARE BEING FORGED.
My Pond Page http://tinyurl.com/cuq5b
~~~ }((((o ~~~ }{{{{o ~~~ }(((((o
http://www.hyphenologist.co.uk/killf..._troll_faq.htm

The orfes will get larger than the shubunkins!

--
Bonnie
NJ
"Reel Mckoi" wrote in message
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"Dave Wheeler" wrote in message
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My pond's hitting 1 year old next month and I'm in my first summer of
enjoying all the plants and wildlife that it's attracted. At the moment I
have 5 blue shubunkin, 2 koi, a couple of orfes and about a million
stickleback. I knew the koi would grow but my concern is the shubunkin's
growth, 2 of them have gone from around 4 inches to around 8 inches in
less
than 4 months and I was wondering what size they generally get to and how
quickly? I'm already looking at the garden and planning a pond extension
in
my head but I would like to get an idea of when to start the groundwork
on
my girlfriend.

Thanks for any info.
=========================
I just sold some Shubunkins and Sarassas that were close to a foot long,
tails included. They can get large.
--
McKoi.... the frugal ponder...
EVERYONE: "Please check people's headers for forgeries
before flushing." NAMES ARE BEING FORGED.
My Pond Page http://tinyurl.com/cuq5b
~~~ }((((o ~~~ }{{{{o ~~~ }(((((o
http://www.hyphenologist.co.uk/killf..._troll_faq.htm

Now you've got me worried, those dainty wee fish become monsters at some
point?

"Bonnie NJ" wrote in message
link.net...
The orfes will get larger than the shubunkins!

--
Bonnie
NJ
"Reel Mckoi" wrote in message
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"Dave Wheeler" wrote in message
...
My pond's hitting 1 year old next month and I'm in my first summer of
enjoying all the plants and wildlife that it's attracted. At the moment
I
have 5 blue shubunkin, 2 koi, a couple of orfes and about a million
stickleback. I knew the koi would grow but my concern is the shubunkin's
growth, 2 of them have gone from around 4 inches to around 8 inches in
less
than 4 months and I was wondering what size they generally get to and
how
quickly? I'm already looking at the garden and planning a pond extension
in
my head but I would like to get an idea of when to start the groundwork
on
my girlfriend.

Thanks for any info.
=========================
I just sold some Shubunkins and Sarassas that were close to a foot long,
tails included. They can get large.
--
McKoi.... the frugal ponder...
EVERYONE: "Please check people's headers for forgeries
before flushing." NAMES ARE BEING FORGED.
My Pond Page http://tinyurl.com/cuq5b
~~~ }((((o ~~~ }{{{{o ~~~ }(((((o
http://www.hyphenologist.co.uk/killf..._troll_faq.htm

My orfes are at least 12-15". What size are your's Kathy?

--
Bonnie
NJ
"Dave" wrote in message
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Now you've got me worried, those dainty wee fish become monsters at some
point?

"Bonnie NJ" wrote in message
link.net...
The orfes will get larger than the shubunkins!

--
Bonnie
NJ
"Reel Mckoi" wrote in message
...

"Dave Wheeler" wrote in message
...
My pond's hitting 1 year old next month and I'm in my first summer of
enjoying all the plants and wildlife that it's attracted. At the moment
I
have 5 blue shubunkin, 2 koi, a couple of orfes and about a million
stickleback. I knew the koi would grow but my concern is the
shubunkin's
growth, 2 of them have gone from around 4 inches to around 8 inches in
less
than 4 months and I was wondering what size they generally get to and
how
quickly? I'm already looking at the garden and planning a pond
extension
in
my head but I would like to get an idea of when to start the groundwork
on
my girlfriend.

Thanks for any info.
=========================
I just sold some Shubunkins and Sarassas that were close to a foot long,
tails included. They can get large.
--
McKoi.... the frugal ponder...
EVERYONE: "Please check people's headers for forgeries
before flushing." NAMES ARE BEING FORGED.
My Pond Page http://tinyurl.com/cuq5b
~~~ }((((o ~~~ }{{{{o ~~~ }(((((o
http://www.hyphenologist.co.uk/killf..._troll_faq.htm

"Dave" wrote in message
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Now you've got me worried, those dainty wee fish become monsters at some
point?
==================
Only if your pond is kept in good condition and they're well fed and
healthy.
--
McKoi.... the frugal ponder...
EVERYONE: "Please check people's headers for forgeries
before flushing." NAMES ARE BEING FORGED.
My Pond Page http://tinyurl.com/cuq5b
~~~ }((((o ~~~ }{{{{o ~~~ }(((((o
http://www.hyphenologist.co.uk/killf..._troll_faq.htm

"Bonnie NJ" wrote in message
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The orfes will get larger than the shubunkins!
=====================
Good grief! I'm glad you mentioned that as I've been tempted to purchase a
few when I see them at the fish store.....
--
McKoi.... the frugal ponder...
EVERYONE: "Please check people's headers for forgeries
before flushing." NAMES ARE BEING FORGED.
My Pond Page http://tinyurl.com/cuq5b
~~~ }((((o ~~~ }{{{{o ~~~ }(((((o
http://www.hyphenologist.co.uk/killf..._troll_faq.htm

What do you feed them?
"Dave Wheeler" wrote in message
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My pond's hitting 1 year old next month and I'm in my first summer of
enjoying all the plants and wildlife that it's attracted. At the moment I
have 5 blue shubunkin, 2 koi, a couple of orfes and about a million
stickleback. I knew the koi would grow but my concern is the shubunkin's
growth, 2 of them have gone from around 4 inches to around 8 inches in
less than 4 months and I was wondering what size they generally get to and
how quickly? I'm already looking at the garden and planning a pond
extension in my head but I would like to get an idea of when to start the
groundwork on my girlfriend.

Thanks for any info.

D

Dave,

The Shubunkin will get any where from 8 to 12 inches in length. You didn't
comment on the size of your pond, but if you sticklebacks start growing yoiu
are going to over stocked pretty quickly, unless, of course, you have a
20,000 gallon pond.

Tom L.L.
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"Dave Wheeler" wrote in message
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My pond's hitting 1 year old next month and I'm in my first summer of
enjoying all the plants and wildlife that it's attracted. At the moment I
have 5 blue shubunkin, 2 koi, a couple of orfes and about a million
stickleback. I knew the koi would grow but my concern is the shubunkin's
growth, 2 of them have gone from around 4 inches to around 8 inches in
less than 4 months and I was wondering what size they generally get to and
how quickly? I'm already looking at the garden and planning a pond
extension in my head but I would like to get an idea of when to start the
groundwork on my girlfriend.

Thanks for any info.

D