Koi fish!!!

[ReefRiley]

I know it's not reef related but I am looking for some koi fish for my 800 gallon koi pond. Not looking to spend thousands on high quality imported Japanese so if u guys have any extra id love to see a pic of the and a small price tag

 

[JOSE CASAS]

Look at your LFS, i know Carson Tropical has koi and they are pretty cheap.

 

[gumbii]

800g...?

how many are you planning to have...? unless you have a huge quad vortex chamber filtration system, you shouldn't have more than 4-5 koi fish....

if i were you, i would invest in two pairs of premium koi... i used to get them from a breeder in SGV... 150 per 16" japanese koi... or 200 for a real import... there is a huge difference in japanese koi... some will breed true... the american farm raised koi don't always keep their color... i had some chagoi that turned into ogons after a year... wack...

but if you just want whatever koi, hit up ebay or craigslist... the season is almost over for outdoor acclimation though... you better hurry up and get them like, now...

 

[ReefRiley]

Yeah I have been looking on craigs. Everyone thinks they have like prized 200$ koi. And I only have 2 12" koi right now, have had them for 3 years, both all white

 

[gumbii]

um... in OC i know there used to be a goldfish show that would rock in westminster college... but this was years ago... wait... i think there's a koi club too... nishiki or something... let me search...


http://www.nishikikoiclub.com

hit them up... they'll point you in the right direction... but be warned... the koi pond hobby is slightly bigger, better and more expensive than the reef hobby... LOL...

 

[ReefRiley]

Yeah me and my dad built are own 6 yrs ago it's pretty cool and has a natural look. With 2 filters and a waterfall. We have 2 cat fish and 2 12" koi and like 5-7 small koi I forgot how many tho haha

 

[pgr11]

I know someone that imports very nice koi. Premium stuff, he also has ones with lower price tags. I Installed ponds for a number of years and would get some real nice ones from him. PM me if you want his number

 

[spanky]

Check the local koi clubs, Most of them have rescue programs where club members are leaving or selling their homes and they provide the koi for free. Good Luck

 

[wickedfish]

There's a place in Torrance forget the name and the lady on Redondo Beach blvd here in Gardena sells em too.


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[gumbii]

too bad koistation isn't open anymore... roland had deals back in the day... i used to buy from him before his shop... great guy... i wonder if he still gets koi... or he's back into the porn biddness...

 

[ReefRiley]

Hahahahahah ^

 

[powderbluu]

I used to get mine at Andrew Koi international in garden grove on brookhurst and Katella or eastern nishiki on Westminster on hazard and golden west. I believe both are still there.

Love them koi. I used to have a 2000 gallons pond for about 15 years. Recently it leaked and we decided not to repair. Gave all 5 kois that had been with us that long.

 

[chunkypeanutlove]

I know nothing of the koi hobby but there are some in PTF

 

[ReefRiley]

Anyone selling cheap? Or want to donate. I have slot of space.

 

[Factorybacking_05]

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/grd/2630924828.html

 

[ReefRiley]

It's a good deal but they look like they lost their color.

 

[d_signr]

http://www.inlandkoi.com/

they have great kois. pick them out from the pond where they havent seperate them yet, it's cheaper and you might get a really nice looking koi for cheap.
it's the thrill of the hunt.

 

[ReefRiley]

U ever been?

 

[gumbii]

It's a good deal but they look like they lost their color.

koi don't have any color much when you see them from the side... worst way of selecting koi....

also, they will lose color if they don't get any sunlight... that's about it... low quality serama will fade or change color over time...

 

[toromp]

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/for/2638522125.html