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martin99
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Jul 3, 2004, 12:39 AM

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hello im martin im 15 years of age and am getting my first koi in 3-4 weeks time i would like to know what water you put in the swimming pool when breeding do you put in the pond water or the tap water if you put in tap water do you have to buy a seperate filter for the water

thanx
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kgt1223
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Jul 3, 2004, 3:21 AM

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Martin,

Your enthusiasm is comendable but I would suggest learning how to care for koi before thinking of breeding them.

I am not trying to discourage u, but there is alot to learn when it comes to keeping koi. Be patient, u have your whole life ahead of you.

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mike c
Koi Kichi


Jul 3, 2004, 9:16 AM

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he's right. how about this, u keep them alive for a year (no deaths) then we talk about breeding. maybe we'll be breeding at the same time by then. (also, u might not know this, they cant breed til they are quite big)

swimming pool: i dont think you intend to put a bio filter, do you? the sand filter or d.e. filter of the pool is not enough.
but to answer your question, pond water or tap water is ok, as long as you dechlorinate the latter.

you should buy a koi book. it will answer most of your questions.



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eastside
Koi Lover

Jul 3, 2004, 10:00 AM

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hey martin one thing also you need oxygen in the swimming pool too. So a fish tank air pump will do.


martin99
Koi Lover


Jul 3, 2004, 11:36 PM

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i know how to feed them look after them and everything ive read it in my koi book the koi shop i go 2 are giving advice 2 i am getting a black koi i have a reserve on it at the koi shop im am also getting a medium sized chagoi this is apparently good for taming them and i am getting a mixture of 4 '' japanse koi about 15 of them please give me some advice on taming so ican no more i cant wait to get them thanx 4 your help i will keep you posted on my kois development


mike c
Koi Kichi


Jul 3, 2004, 11:46 PM

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4 inch? are they all 4 inch? do u have other koi? (aside from the 15)



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KoiOwner
Koi Lover

Jul 3, 2004, 11:58 PM

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medium sized chagoi <----- he is saying it is bigger than 4" basicly and probably 8-12." He also stated he would be getting them in a few weeks, which means no he doesnt have any other koi at the moment.


martin99
Koi Lover


Jul 5, 2004, 1:03 AM

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i meant 8'' i am getting some 4'' ones thoughthe black one i have a reserve for is 6''


martin99
Koi Lover


Jul 5, 2004, 1:09 AM

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thats exactly what i meant 4inch is really small i am thinking of getting a 7'' shusui and i wonder if its a good idea


Kortana
Koi Lover


Jul 5, 2004, 6:28 AM

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Is your pond new or is it quite well established?

You wouldn't want to overload your system with a lot of fish. How big is the pond?

Well, I know you're probably of the mentality that 30 years of age is "ancient", but you do have so many more years to enjoy your koi and while you are getting into the hobby, go for the smaller, cheaper fish so that if you do lose any to inexperience, they aren't costly! I plan on buying younger koi for some time so I can grow up with them for years and years. When I'm 60 ill think about buying 70cm koi! Anyways.

There is an absolute wealth of information on the internet about keeping koi, many many informative websites are about so you can learn a great deal.

Like the others have said, gain some finesse and experience before you start thinking about spawning


martin99
Koi Lover


Jul 5, 2004, 11:43 PM

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i c wot u mean i guess i will buy smaller fish i guess there is no need in getting big fish at the beggining the pond i have purchased is 8 foot by 6 foot and its about 3 foot deep

martin

 
 
 



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