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[chilligirl]

Snapped pics of all my koi today, including the two newest. Would love feedback on them: what their colours are called (or if they're just mutts), strengths and flaws, and if they're a good weight or too skinny.

I'll post the pics in a few posts, since I can only do four at a time.

I'm not new to goldfish, but am new to koi. I've chosen fish based on what I like, versus "proper" colours/patterns, and I don't plan to show them or anything. Still nice to know how they compare to the high quality fish

My red and white guy


My silver guy (cruising under my telescope/wakin mutt)


The new fish I got today (they're 4-5" long)
*the white one doesn't look yellow/green like that - it's the camera/lighting. It looks a really pretty pearlescent white that shimmers between pink and blue. It has the mirror scales down it's back, and a row down the lateral line on each side.

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More of the new guys

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My tri-colour. This little guy was only 3" long when I got him, and is about 5" now and has really plumped up.

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My gold/white and black one

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And a few token pics of the work-in-progress pond

[leeannecastro]

Looking good! beautiful fish and flowers. My lillies never did flower this year. I am jealous!

[Airic]

Very pretty fish. I can't wait for the day I can really stock up on Koi.

[stroppy]

fish are lovely ...and your pond is looking great !