BranMuffin
Koi Kichi
Dec 18, 2003, 9:08 PM
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Quote: "is it necessary to seperate the pair of koi into a breeding tank?
Answer: "NO".
Koi will breed anywhere as long as the time is right, water conditions are right, the pond contains adequate breeding medium, and the koi are mature enough to breed.
The only reasons for separating the koi is for controlled breeding: i.e.
1) You want to breed only Kohakus, Sankes, Showas, Ogons etc. Instead of just having a free for all ... sorta like an orgie!
2) Give yourself the best chance of getting as many eggs as possible other than losing 90% of them from being eaten, sucked in by the pump, dying from bacteria, parasites ..etc.
3) Less stress and injury to the female during the process.
4) Controlling WHICH female to breed: Mostly true with Show Quality fish. You don't need a Show Quality fish for breeding as long as they have good genes. Breeding is rough on the female and can ruin their looks or even kill them.
... and a host of other reasons.
Best Regards
Bran
A Koi Pond is never FINISHED, it's always subject to improvement.
Drives the Spouse Crazy!
(This post was edited by BranMuffin on Dec 18, 2003, 9:14 PM)
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