Koi in a 20g

[livebearerfreak]

the video on youtube looks like 2 footers.. maybe 30 inches, but surely not 4 foot.

 

[Jc1119]

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_big_do_koi_get#page1

http://www.happykoi.co.za/fish/facts_about_koi/how_large_do_koi_grow.htm

http://www.richvalleykoifarm.com/how-big-do-koi-get/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjIojeMbJ1Y&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Lol. You feel better?

This is not about the potential adult size. It's about how long the op has before moving the fish.

Think it's been covered but since you haven't actually responded to the question directly, how long in your experience can the 2" fish live in the tank?


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[mr.bigglesworth]

If their are no other tankmates, just 1 koi, weekly water changes of at least 50% are performed, and he is fed sparingly 1x a week max and its a 20g long then probably 6 months.

 

[livebearerfreak]

at two inches, 1.5 inches a month, 4 months 6 inches, plus the two inches its at now, so 8 inches i would say 4 months MAYBE 5 months at most...

 

[mr.bigglesworth]

at two inches, 1.5 inches a month, 4 months 6 inches, plus the two inches its at now, so 8 inches i would say 4 months MAYBE 5 months at most...

The growth rate depends on how much you feed the fish. If your going to powerfeed it and gutload it then you've got 3 months. If your going to feed just enough to keep it alive, enough for only minimal growth, then a year.

 

[ska_kid]

Koi generally don't do well in small tanks, regardless of size. That 20g will last you 3 months, +- a month. Koi usually get to 2'.. I've seen smaller, and I've seen a 4 footer but 2 feet is normal.

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Even 2 month will be perfect n I will move him to pool after he gets bigger

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[Chub_by]

Hands up now who on here has eve kept koi?
Biggles?
I have..w

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[mr.bigglesworth]

Ive had koi before. My grandma has a huge pond.

 

[Jc1119]

If their are no other tankmates, just 1 koi, weekly water changes of at least 50% are performed, and he is fed sparingly 1x a week max and its a 20g long then probably 6 months.

Feed it once a week? Kind if a cruel way to put off the upgrade don't you think?

Water temp and quality will play as big a role. Sorry, no way your going to properly house a Koi in a 20 gallon for a year.


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[Jc1119]

Feed it once a week? Kind if a cruel way to put off the upgrade font you think?

Water temp and quality will play as big a role. Sorry, no way your going to properly house a Koi in a 20 gallon for a year.


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I have kept them as well.


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