![]() ![]() Excess Nitrates will also slow growth down and pH needs to be stable and oxygen saturation a going concern. If there are chronic levels of Ammonia and Nitrite present, you will not only hinder growth, but will likely cause a disease state. Everyone knows, we are water keepers first, fish keepers second. I was quite surprised to see the fish later that Summer, it had put on several inches I did sell an older Hariwake that I had for 1 year without any growth. ![]() It is critical to put the framework and size on in place in the first 2-3 years and trying to grow a 15 inch 5 year old to 28 inches is a lost cause. If you want to grow a large fish, you have to start the process from birth. Of course solid coloured fish such as Ogons, Chagoi and Magoi generally have the potential to grow larger than the more inbreed gosanke varieties Knowing the bloodline is critical - large parents mean the chance for a big fish. When selecting young koi, try to get a female with a larger head, backbone and over all frame. Most koi will reach an adult size of at least 20 inches if cared for properly The goal is of course for every fish to reach that size limitation. If a fish does not possess the bloodline to develop into a large specimen, it simply will not despite the keepers diligence. Genetics are predetermined physical traits expressed as a phenotype. The keys to growing big koi #1 - Genetics ![]()
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