muikabochi 208 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Went to a temple today that had a large lake with koi in it. These fish were going nuts when some little kids were throwing some food out to them. Link to post Share on other sites
griller 9 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Can't remember where it was but once I saw a whole bunch of koi like that. They were almost flying some of them! They sure got big mouths. Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I just love koi carp, especially the colored ones. Could watch them for ages. There's a house up the road from me and they have a pond at the front with about 20 in there. Huge colourful things they are my friend says they are worth a fortune. Link to post Share on other sites
busby 0 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Pond at the front? I wonder how long they would last there here!? They look good. Do these fish get eaten? Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 They'd be safe in Liverpool, that's for sure. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 We have a pond that we bought 6 Koi for...they cost a fortune in WA, are they expensive to buy in Japan? I am really mad though as the Kookaburra's learnt they were there and how to catch them...I just hate seeing a kookaburra fly off with a $100 sushi dinner in his beak!!! So I have gone back to the Goldfish - which they still pinch, but at least it is not hurting my wallet as much! I prefer the Koi though. Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 What do they eat? Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 We bought a container of Koi food - just granular stuff... I am sure there are much more suitable foods you can give them. Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 There are lots of huge Koi here. Many big temples have ponds full of monster fish. some do get stolen and eaten, but that information comes from my (mumble mumble less than politically correct) lady friend. Link to post Share on other sites
Hokkaidough 4 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I believe koi are not generally eaten. Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Chinese illegal immigrants. Link to post Share on other sites
me jane 0 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Me Tarzan said that a few types are eaten but not many. They have to live in really fresh water and have a particular diet or something otherwise they taste disgusting. According to MT even the edible ones taste pretty gross and are just expensive. I think they are stolen to be sold on as ornamental carp cos they can be expensive, rather than for food. Link to post Share on other sites
journey_man 0 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 They're regarded as very unwelcome visitors in NZ. Feel free to remove as many as you want! Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Shame they don't mail well JM .... you could make a fortune - one the size of the pic would sell for $500 here in Perth! Link to post Share on other sites
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