Koi

[gourami]

(im not sure if this is in the right place or not...)

Does anybody here know what a koi's growth rate is?

 

[jcardona1]

FAST. they will grow several inches in the summer months alone when they are actively feeding (outdoors). Once they reach about 28+ inches the growth rate really slows down

 

[gourami]

Ok. I just looked up on wikipedia that in the winter months their growth rate is retarded?

 

[BIGgourami]

yup, if you live in an area that's too cold, or your pond is too shallow (should be at least 3' for koi anyway) you'll probably want to move them to a tank for wintering. if yuo can get a pump or heater yo keep some of the surface un frozen, you could prolly leave em out all year.

 

[frasertheking]

yeah they go dormant . there is quite a bit of debate over the hole wintering koi thing .if you heat a koi pond over the winter then the koi will grow about double or more compared to an unheated pond in a cool area

 

[gourami]

Ill probably keep it unfozen all year. When i make the pond