khaku2
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Jul 19, 2004, 5:03 AM
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what is in a bloodline?
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Successfully selecting a young tategoi and watching it grow into its full potential is the often elusive goal of all koi keepers. Certainly, there are no guarantees where koi are concerned, but over the years I have found that the best insurance for a higher rate of success is to stick with the proven bloodlines. This means knowing where the koi came from and being aware of what that particular bloodline is capable of or prone to.
Japanese koi breeders often specialize in varieties that thrive in their particular water, soil, and weather conditions, spending years establishing bloodlines that can be relied on to throw offspring that will develop in a fairly predictable manner.
The city of Isawa in Yamanashi Prefecture is known for its hot springs and fertile but sandy soil. This combination of soil and water is said to be especially good for raising Showa and has prompted a number of koi breeders to locate their farms here, including Yuji Inoue of Ido Fish Farm.
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