babies

[saph.st24]

hi andy

i grew finley dyson and later
D.D on in the big tank in the kitchen till they got to 6in then put them in the koi pond, these babies are i would say 2.5-3 in i put them in with the goldies as the goldies havent go mouths big enough to munch them
 

[andykoitech]

Hi Saph
believe or not them babies would be safer with the larger koi but would have to battle for the food. When a fish has some infection, disease or just damage gold fish are notorious for picking at them especially if there is a little fungus on them so I dont mix for that reason. However in your case the little ones will thrive better with the goldies as they will get the benefit of the extra feed as because as we know goldfish wont be as boistrus at feeding time and they will be be in a better position to fatten up for the winter

[saph.st24]

your right andy the little orange & black  (still no name ) is female must be first up even before the goldies i'll have this one hand feeding in no time shes her mother all over shes even fat a proper little chunk   :

the black and white looks the be going beko the white seems to be clearing as i can see it now

these two will go in the kois pond as soon as they get to 5-6 inch (they are still small 3inch ish just ) they are slow grown 

[andykoitech]

Hi Saph
Slow Grown ! believe me its better. They dont mature to quick and therefore avoid the dreaded carp pox. If the water parameters are right and they are fed regularly believe me they will grow. Ignore the books, food and natural sun and daylight will develope any koi, after all the expected life span  a little patience in letting them grow will reap the rewards

[saph.st24]

beltin will just let them do their thing

[jordan]

hi does enny one know where i can buy a baby shusui koi carp around worksop and mansfield area

[saph.st24]

jordan you may want to start new topics for your questions you will get more replies that way 
people read the newer topics rarther then the older ones they have already read
we dont mind having ne topics to read and answer gives us something to do
so post as many questions/topics as you like
have a look for koi dealers in those areas they may be able to help you out
near worksop i dont know how good these dealers are so this is just for info
is Sookholme Koi,
Fiveacre Koi Supplies Ltd
Pastures Farm Koi‎
Walesby Aquatics
Kitsukoi

[jordan]

thank you i will start a new topic then and the sookem one i whent on the website and i think thay are only open to the public in serton seasons