Author Topic: Took some new pics of the new kids (Read 2036 times)

Ky Kim · « **on:** April 01, 2008, 04:11:05 PM »

They are still not very clear, but better. I need to take the net off, but wanted to make sure they were settled in first. You can see a couple of mine in a few of the pics, they look like minnows next to them.

Kim

Ky Kim · « **Reply #1 on:** April 01, 2008, 04:13:27 PM »

Couple more, i'll be so glad to get the net off and my new pump. Need some warmer temps also, burrrr.
These were taken from my deck. Hurry up spring, get here. I believe I have picked out a couple favorites, almost afraid to say it. I know, the ones I like best.

One of them I didn't get a pic of, then there is the one in the top of the pics in the first shot, then in the last one, the 3rd pic shows his back half and the spots. His fins just flow when he swims, and I think it looks like someone got him with a paint gun. Spots of orange and black, clean spots.

Kim

happyoutsidegirl · « **Reply #2 on:** April 01, 2008, 04:54:54 PM »

OMG Kim, what beautiful fish

You just helped me make up my mind what I'm going to buy from Lawanna. It's going to be the butterfly with color. Not just one solid color but mixed colors. Are ya looking Lawanna? Can't wait to see the pix of what she will have to offer. I better PM her right now.

Julles · « **Reply #3 on:** April 01, 2008, 06:32:48 PM »

That black and white one is wonderful, and so is the orange one with the black speckles. I've always wanted a red / orange one with good, big, black speckles.

bunny56lbc · « **Reply #4 on:** April 01, 2008, 07:12:51 PM »

I love the butterfly koi , Kim !

bonnie

small fish · « **Reply #5 on:** April 01, 2008, 07:45:21 PM »

WoW... the butterflies are soooooo prett !!!!!

Myra

maryvonne · « **Reply #6 on:** April 01, 2008, 07:52:52 PM »

You sure did get some very beautiful fish! They are so colourful. I hope you get your new pump soon and we are waiting for spring here too. Still very cold, below freezing at nights, here.

tinkster · « **Reply #7 on:** April 01, 2008, 08:08:39 PM »

they are beauts!! i love the black and white one. would like to find one like that in a butterfly if they come that way

Happy.. the butterfly are so pretty. when they swim its like they just flutter. You will love them.

tinkster

tranquility · « **Reply #8 on:** April 01, 2008, 08:19:09 PM »

Kim I really like that shiro .....the spotted longfin too it is neat looking-looks like a tri colored dalmation...but, I really like that big doitsu girl....she is a real looker...you can send her to me if you ever get tired of her

.....Debbie yep I see them...goreous aren't they?....You'll never guess what I talked Gary out of today....three of his gin rin longfins...I'll get them when the new pond done...
Lawanna

Ky Kim · « **Reply #9 on:** April 01, 2008, 08:24:13 PM »

Lawanna, she must have had some fin damage some time in her life. One of her fins is alot smaller than the other. Kind of like Nemo. It looks good just small.

Kim

tinkster · « **Reply #10 on:** April 01, 2008, 08:25:35 PM »

whats the difference in a long fin and a butterfly.. never heard of long fin so did a search and the one that came up kind of looks like butterflies to me.

tinkster

Ruthie · « **Reply #11 on:** April 01, 2008, 08:38:51 PM »

WOW!!!

They are just gorgeous!

landey1230 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 01, 2008, 08:40:32 PM »

What's the youngest a koi can have babies? I can't wait till mine have some.

tranquility · « **Reply #13 on:** April 02, 2008, 06:50:00 AM »

Tink they are the same....I used to call them butterfly koi all the time...untill I got scolded by the koi kichi...So most of the time when I'm on forum I call them longfins....when I'm at home they are butterfly koi

.....

Kim--may have been a birth defect...when culling you run into alot of strange things....found a platinum longfin that had wintered over in the pond that its body was litterally an S shape...it looked fine from a top but, once you looked at it from the side---looked pittyful....I went to hollor for the cats...but, hubby said--well if its made it this long its and its eating just find it a good home

...Now I know why I do my culling while he is gone

....

Landey- doesn't really depend on the age or the length...Koi's maturity the best I understand it comes by a certain number warm of days ....sounds really silly but, apparently the warmer the water is kept all year long the faster they become sexually mature....I usually say around 3 years...but, have heard of it happening sooner....

Lawanna

Double S · « **Reply #14 on:** April 02, 2008, 07:43:51 AM »

I LOVE longfins!!!!!!!!!!!! They are my favorite and you have some neat colors too! I have two. One is orange, and one is white/blue.

models916 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 02, 2008, 08:12:30 AM »

Called Butterfly if they were hatched in the US. Long fin to the Japanese who disliked them until recently. Very hardy because of the new blood from Indoniasia. (spell?)

Philly Bill · « **Reply #16 on:** April 02, 2008, 08:34:13 AM »

Very pretty fish. I hope you don't mind that I touched up a few of your pics:

miguynmkoi · « **Reply #17 on:** April 02, 2008, 12:26:22 PM »

Kim you must be so thrilled to have such beautiful butterfly fishies!!! All I can say is WOWOWOWOWOW!!!!

marla · « **Reply #18 on:** April 03, 2008, 07:18:02 AM »

Very nice looking fish Kim, and it sure beats having to wait years to get them to that size. Best of luck with them, wishes they stay healthy and virtualy stress free in their new home.

Ky Kim · « **Reply #19 on:** April 03, 2008, 09:17:19 AM »

So far so good, NO flashing and they act like they've always been here. Still gonna keep a close eye on them since I couldn't QT them. I hated not QTing them but had no choice with the size of these guys. I just have a good feeling about all of it. Wish the weather would just cooperate. My new pump will be here tomorrow. Wanna get the filter cleaned out, so the water will get clear so I can get some decent pics.

Kim

Jonna · « **Reply #20 on:** April 03, 2008, 10:49:05 AM »

Oh Kim, I just got here and saw the pics. What beautiful fish!! I'm so happy you got them. Spring wishes for you.