My favorite fish in the pond

[Gemma]

So here he is, my not so colorful, yet favorite koi (haven't named him yet) he is 3 yrs old, between 18" and 20"
I just love the swirly pattern and huge scales he has!

 

[bettasngoldfish]

Pretty, he strikes me as a Sterling or Remington​

 

[Gemma]

Pretty, he strikes me as a Sterling or Remington​

Thank you! I googled that, but the search brought up any fish with even a tiny bit of silver on them...it really doesn't matter what kind he is, probably just a domestic mutt, but something about him made me unable to turn him away with the rest of the large ones this Spring, and made me choose to invest thousands in pond renovation...I mean something about his personality, not just his look

 

[bettasngoldfish]

I meant Sterling and Remington for names, I have no idea on the proper ID of the koi.

 

[Usman]

i find it unique , wish i had such a fish lovely its not colourful but have beautiful contrast i feel cool looking at it like snow or forest in snow fall ) , i love the ones behind it equaly , the orange black one and red white , all attractive , waiting for more pics of others

 

[addy1]

It is a pretty fish.

 

[Becky]

Pretty, he strikes me as a Sterling or Remington​

I like Sterling as a name! He looks like a Sterling

 

[Faebinder]

There should be a rule of, never name a fish till it's been with you a year.

 

[Gemma]

i find it unique , wish i had such a fish lovely its not colourful but have beautiful contrast i feel cool looking at it like snow or forest in snow fall ) , i love the ones behind it equaly , the orange black one and red white , all attractive , waiting for more pics of others

Thank you Usman! I will post more pics! You mentioned before I should post pics in my profile, what do you mean by that, is there a spot for pics in profile?

I like Sterling as a name! He looks like a Sterling

I bet it's a pretty name when you say it, it just doesn't sound that good with my accent

It is a pretty fish.

Thank you!

 

[Gemma]

There should be a rule of, never name a fish till it's been with you a year.

Well he's been with me 3yrs!
Anyway I didn't post to get ideas for a name, I just wanted to show it to you guys, I was curious to see if it's just me, or others like him too

 

[Usman]

Thank you Usman! I will post more pics! You mentioned before I should post pics in my profile, what do you mean by that, is there a spot for pics in profile?
I bet it's a pretty name when you say it, it just doesn't sound that good with my accent

Thank you!

yes if u create album here https://www.gardenpondforum.com/media/ it will show on ur profile as media or album , admin can tell u more if theres any thing

 

[mrsclem]

I have several similar koi. My favorite is Blueberry- dark and pale blue with very long fins and that same mixed up scale pattern .I have always known it as German or Dragon scale.

 

[Gemma]

yes if u create album here https://www.gardenpondforum.com/media/ it will show on ur profile as media or album , admin can tell u more if theres any thing

I will definitely check it out but first I need to get pics, not an easy task for me!
Thank you!

 

[Gemma]

I have several similar koi. My favorite is Blueberry- dark and pale blue with very long fins and that same mixed up scale pattern .I have always known it as German or Dragon scale.

I would love to see your fish, do you have them posted somewhere?

 

[Lisak1]

Very pretty fish! I can see why it's your favorite!

 

[mrsclem]

I can never get picks of mine! They won't stay still long enough. Will try again with a different camera.

 

[Gemma]

I can never get picks of mine! They won't stay still long enough. Will try again with a different camera.

I used my phone! I usually feed them and wait until they slow down after eating, but I know it won't be as easy taking pics of the younger ones, they are way too active all the time!
PS. Pics don't have to be of professional quality, I'm happy to see whatever you (and anyone) can post, just to get an idea!