January show and grow updates

[pondy]

well i know it may not be ideal for everyone but we are due our latest Show and grow Photo's this next month (Jan). so if you fancy getting out there over the next few days catching your shiro's up and taking the pics it would be really great to have an update. tbh honest this is normally the update that not many people participate in so this comp only works if you guys want to...

talking of the competition. it seekms to ba falling a little flat on its face. As Ed's koi has died ive not touched base with him as to who we could get to judge these..... so unless anything else comes up it will be judged by ourselves... anyone else got any ideas?

Also i was Hopeing that Lazerus was going to have provided the Trophy by now but its not shown its face... so i'm not sure what to do here as it would be nice to have an Extreme trophy.

its always the hardest at this time of year to get motivated to do anything but lets see if we can at least see this grow and show competition through.

thanks in Anticipation... oh and as a side note...


the ones ive seen in the flesh are looking bloody lovely.:)

[Davej]

Morning Lau

Happy Christmas pal, you auditioning for a part in Snow White?:D

Think we can sort a few pics of progress.

As to a Judge, think this could possibly be arranged - provided we get some decent final pics;)

Dave

[Gazfish]

Hi Guys,

Hope we are all having a great festive season :)

I am sure i can see if i can hook the tidler out for a snap or two ;)

[Limey]

Unless weather takes a downturn will get my little one out... ummm the shiro too :) Had a peek at what was happening yesterday and all seem to be happy and looking for turkey :).

Judging... as its an extreme comp maybe should be extreme members score it on which one they would like in their pond... doesn't matter whether they took part in last years or not it is an Extreme comp?

Falling flat... dont think so my mate - I totally sympathise with those that have lost a fish, hurts deep at best of times :/. Has happened to me on first G $ S - these are living creatures and life and death happens but always hurts :/.

Putting them into a single vat and judging live would be perfect... except that we are all wary of catching something... single vat then quarantine for later pick up.... ok you wanted suggestions there ya go :P

[Davej]

Here you go Aladdin, you rub the lamp and get pics of black and white..

Just wish they would start to grow:D

May
http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/imgcache/1230.png
Sept
http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/imgcache/1231.png
Jan(nearly)
http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/imgcache/1232.png

May
http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/imgcache/1233.png
Sept
http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/imgcache/1234.png
Jan
http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/imgcache/1235.png


May
http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/imgcache/1236.png
Sept
http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/imgcache/1237.png
Dec
http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/imgcache/1238.png

May
http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/imgcache/1239.png
Sept
http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/imgcache/1240.png
Jan
http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/imgcache/1241.png

Dave

[markf1fan]

Well here is some pictures of my shiro, its measuring XXcm right now and i believe will be a really nice fish in time. the white is awesome, just hope the sumi blacks up better in time. i like the stripes coming in the two front fins. not the best of pics taken.

Original

http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/attachments/show-grow/3936d1317757854-shiro-utsuri-grow-show-updates-all-30-shiros-003.jpg

Sept
http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/attachments/show-grow/3934d1317705909-shiro-utsuri-grow-show-updates-img_7106.jpg

Dec
http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/attachments/show-grow/4184d1325063102-january-show-grow-updates-img_7411.jpg

[Davej]

Mark

Wrap that one up in cotton wool mate, stunning fish.

Dave

[markf1fan]

Mark

Wrap that one up in cotton wool mate, stunning fish.

Dave

Thanks Dave

You did say from the start of this show and grow it was going to be a good fish, its nice to see how the pattern is coming out of it. this could well be one of my best buys so far, and being a big lover of shiro's even better lol. not to sure on the growth rate but from what size it was when we got them im very happy so far.

[Limey]

Love the way you posted pics Dave really like seeing the changes without having to flip pages or something heh - will try and copy. Some really nice fish, and Mark man that looks full of promise, can def see the sumi coming thick and strong in time and being special but looking great as is kind of like the kage effect!

[pondy]

well done guys as i was expecting some nice koi all ready.

Dave well done too i leave you under control for editing all the pic's then mate and seeing if you can do the same presentation as you have with yours to all of them.(see you shouldnt be so bloody good....:rolleyes:

anyway as i said i popped out between rain showers today and here is Gavin's shiro first this koi had developed early and i was a little worried about it finishing too soon, however still looking a nice koi with great skin.

http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/attachments/show-grow/3847d1316464900-shiro-utsuri-grow-show-updates-all-30-shiros-009.jpg

Sept
http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/imgcache/951.png
Jan
http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/attachments/show-grow/4193d1325165527-january-show-grow-updates-075.jpg

[pondy]

imgthen there is my shiro grown 5cm bigger than gavins in the same space of time and pond but still not developed yet. not sure if the photo's will show the skin quality but it is really good, body shape is nice and although the sumi is nowhere near developed enough yet it is coming and have seen quite a bit more come through recently


May
http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/attachments/show-grow/3902d1317323657-shiro-utsuri-grow-show-updates-all-30-shiros-024.jpg

Sept
http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/attachments/show-grow/3901d1317323631-shiro-utsuri-grow-show-updates-race-day-anf-koi-080.jpg
Dec
http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/attachments/show-grow/4195d1325165917-january-show-grow-updates-080.jpg

[Shortstop]

Here is the latest photo of my koi.growing OK, waiting for the sumi on the head to join up should improve when it does.
As for judging would it not be possible for the koi to be brought to a central location everyone bring their own display bowl and swim them. all members there could have a secret ballot to decide the best developement,largest size by actual measurement, two prizes.The host would only need to arange a vat of fresh water and oxegen to rebag the fish for the journey home.Just a thought George

May
http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/attachments/show-grow/3840d1316461119-shiro-utsuri-grow-show-updates-all-30-shiros-019.jpg
Sept
http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/attachments/show-grow/3775d1314912602-shiro-utsuri-grow-show-updates-100_2485.jpg
Dec
http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/attachments/show-grow/4207d1325251567-january-show-grow-updates-pict0016.jpg

[Gazfish]

Hi Guys,

Here is my little one :)

June
http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/attachments/show-grow/3842d1316461292-shiro-utsuri-grow-show-updates-all-30-shiros-018.jpg

Sept

http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/imgcache/897.png

Dec

http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/imgcache/1259.png

[markf1fan]

Hi Guys,

Here is my little one :)

http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/imgcache/1259.png

now thats looking nice Gaz ;)

[Gazfish]

Hi Mark,

Yes so far so god not to bad cheers :)

[pondy]

ok any more of you managed to get out a photo you koi?
we need these updates to keep it ticking along
cheers guys

[Neil]

ok any more of you managed to get out a photo you koi?
we need these updates to keep it ticking along
cheers guys

Hello Lau, i've been offline for a while. As soon as i can sort it i will update.


Great photo's guys, I also like the way that you can look at a picture chain of a fish developing without the hassel of opening other pages:)

Regards

Neil

[timmy]

i managed to get out today and get some pics.

First pic

http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/attachments/show-grow/3841d1316461202-shiro-utsuri-grow-show-updates-all-30-shiros-020.jpg


sept 2011
http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/attachments/show-grow/3792d1315214786-shiro-utsuri-grow-show-updates-img_4605.jpg


jan 2011

http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/attachments/show-grow/4214d1325854769-january-show-grow-updates-img_4622.jpg

[Gazfish]

Hi timmy,

Looking good mate :)

[Limey]

Finally did it....

Orig pic

http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/attachments/show-grow/3320d1308418473-grow-show-shiros-all-30-shiros-029.jpg

Sept

http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/imgcache/1066.png


Pic taken today>>>>

http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/imgcache/1277.png (http://pets.webshots.com/photo/2299580430048918036kGQfwN)

[Davej]

Hacked in to your posts and added the historic pics of the fish Guys.

Dave

[Gazfish]

Hi Dave,

Many thanks mate :)

[timmy]

thanks dave...its great to have all the pictures together so that we can compare the development..

[Limey]

Brilliant thanks Dave :)

[bobajob]

June
http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/attachments/show-grow/3354d1309033617-2011-2012-shiro-collection-saturday-grow-show-day-009.jpg

Sept

http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/attachments/show-grow/4101d1322757520-shiro-utsuri-grow-show-updates-2011_12_01_0087-small-.jpg


Jan
http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/attachments/show-grow/4221d1325946064-january-show-grow-updates-picresized_th_1325946861_shiro-1.jpg

[pondy]

its great watching these mature. and thanks Dave for the editing.

[markf1fan]

well done dave, thanks for doing that.

[Davej]

Jimbo

Good to see - it's coming on nicely.

Dave

[ashless]

will try to get updates of mine and lisas tomorrow, lifes been a bit hectic so apologies for delay

[bobajob]

well done dave go stuff

[ashless]

here is lisas little one ...

this is just after the grow and show day...

http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/imgcache/1285.png

photo taken september 14th

http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/imgcache/1286.png

http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/imgcache/1287.png

and todays photo..

http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/imgcache/1288.png

[ashless]

and here is mine..

just after the grow and show day..

http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/imgcache/1289.png

photo taken september 14th

http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/imgcache/1290.png

and todays photo

http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/imgcache/1291.png

[Gazfish]

Hi Guys,

Looks a nice couple of fish you and Lisa have Ash :)

[Shevyrabbit]

hi guys
Just wondering who has there koi in the pond? or tank? and if the Tank or pond is heated? or not. I think it would be nice if you could give a little run down of like.

Pond?/Tank?
heated at 20c?
Ro or not?
Feeding? food? and how many times a day?

Just a little Idea:D

Shevy

[timmy]

my fish is in my pond, the pond is today at 8.8 degrees, i feed when they look for it and its not RO ... :)

[markf1fan]

mine is in my QT tank unheated at 20c and yes they get food lol.

[Gazfish]

Hi Shevy,

OK mine is in my growing on tank which is heated to 22/23c and the water is kept as clean as possible. I do run RO water and the tank runs with a PH around 7ish and a TDS around 100 and the fish get fed 16 times a day.

[bobajob]

yep mine is in pond at about 12degs feed when they want it which is most of the time :) no ro

[markf1fan]

Hi Shevy,

OK mine is in my growing on tank which is heated to 22/23c and the water is kept as clean as possible. I do run RO water and the tank runs with a PH around 7ish and a TDS around 100 and the fish get fed 16 times a day.

16 times a day omg thats alot of food lol

[Gazfish]

Hi Mark,

I do have more than one fish in there :D

I spread the feeds out from 06.30 till 21.30 so its only once an hour so lots of small feeds so less stress on the fish and system as keeping the water in tip top condition has a big part of giving them a good start.

I do the same on the main pond but only feed 12 times a day but with much much more food :)

I do like my fish getting some food and good food as well ;)

[pondy]

Hi Shevy,
Mine and gavin's are in my pond currently sitting at about 11.5c they have been heated but im giving my Koi a winter till the end of Feb with no food at all.
food i have been feeding was Koi Foo doo 3 and another mix which i was trialling for somebody (no name available at the moment sorry)

[the stoneman]

Sorry I'm late guys, at the moment I can't seem to put any photos on. I tried yesterday and today, but have forgotten how. Will try again later.

Peter

[pondy]

your not late pete, as long as i can get as many updates on here by the end of the month the better.
peteif your having problems putting pics up, give one of us a call i'm sure you have someones number if not pm me.:)

[Davej]

No rush Pete, any time today will do:D

Ash; Hope you are well pal - those two are coming on well, do you feed your one and Lisa hers?

Dave

[the stoneman]

Hi guys, sorry for the wait. I'm afraid the pictures are a bit small. This first photo is R6paul.


Jan
http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/imgcache/1292.png

[the stoneman]

This is mine.


Jan
http://www.extremekoi.co.uk/imgcache/1293.png

[Davej]

Have you got the original pics Pete? Those fish look nice and would be nice to do them justice.

Dave

[the stoneman]

Hi Dave, if you could PM me your Email address, I,ll send them to you.
Thanks

Peter

[Davej]

PM sent


Job Done


Dave

[Limey]

Some terrific koi... and spied some real growth. Good to see you Lisa and Ash - hope you doing great, those koi are :).

Has anyone else noticed... not all but a good number... the skin has thickened with the 'white' burying the sumi on a few. The heads of several have really thickened up nicely. This is something I was kind of musing about on another thread.

I have no doubts the 'buried' sumi will catch up with that thickening and come through strong and good, looks like a great indication for super quality. Read up on this breeder and he really seems to be THE top shiro breeder and somewhere read that promised underlying sumi will come through with his fish.

Very exciting, and hats off to Pondy for such a great set of fish, and updating in this way showing each one in its progress on one post makes it so much better. My 2nd experience of a shiro show and grow and I didn't notice this trend, at least not so dramatically.

[pondy]

ok ive got neil's latest update sent to me now, here's his koi. once again sorry for any poor qulity pic as its come off my phone:rolleyes:

anymore to come or is this the last update coming this month?

[Neil]

Thanks to Pondy and Ryan my koi's picture has arrived on the thread. There is some great shots of the other shiros progress so far. Mine seems to be slower to develop than the others.
Davej would you mind digging out my other pictures to reflect this please(if you dont mind). The original number was 25.

Regards

Neil