kgt1223
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Feb 15, 2004, 8:45 PM
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Good morning all
I have many mature female koi in my pond (21k). It is Feb. and I still see no signs of them swelling. Will there gravidity be apparent to the naked eye or is it to early for them to be showing? Is it possible that they are not producing eggs at all? My pond is 6 feet deep with straight sides and a smooth bottom. I am curious to know whether the females may require some form of visual stimulation such as artificial bottom debris to enduce them to begin the reproduction process or if this is even nessesary. Is it possible that they may begin to show later in the year? Any thoughts, let me know.
Thanx, Kiefer
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according to koi encyclopedia all you need in 18 inches of clean water 78 degress 2 males and a female and about 4am. they should start to spawn. I guess the water level and temp activates the spawn they say to put in nylon spawning ropes for the eggs to attach to then remove and put in incubator untill fry are free swimming. 
thanks.