BLUE KOI AND BLUE KOI PARAIBA

I've just taken a delivery of the above from Ghipsi. Expertly packaged. These babies are only small, but have loads of potential. Here's some pics taken while still in the bags:-

Blue Koi and Smokey Blue Koi Het pb











Blue Koi and Smokey Blue Koi Paraiba














Blue Silvet Gold Marble ghost (gratis)

only small, but have loads of potential

They certainly have,
I look forward to seeing photos when they've had chance to settle in.

Pterophyllum wrote:

only small, but have loads of potential

They certainly have,
I look forward to seeing photos when they've had chance to settle in.

I'll try my best Rob, but I'm sure they won't do them justice.

Looking good

Ghipsi wrote:Looking good

They're still a little shy. When I get close to the tank they retreat to the back. I don't suppose it will be long before they start begging for food like the rest of my little piggies! I am keeping an eye on the biggest smokey paraiba. I've not seen him eat anything yet.

Looks like you got some nice ones there Helen.

Paul

uk bulldog wrote:Looks like you got some nice ones there Helen.

Paul

Thanks Paul. I'm really excited to see how they develop as they grow. I can't tell the difference between the het pb and the paraibas as yet, with the exception of one or two. I can tell which one is the blue silver gold marble ghost though.

Get some brine shrimp in them & they will all have a good munch
Yes they will get used to their new home & 'mum' soon enough & start the 'dinner dance' for you

Ghipsi wrote:Get some brine shrimp in them & they will all have a good munch
Yes they will get used to their new home & 'mum' soon enough & start the 'dinner dance' for you

I've been feeding bbs, but he seems to hang at the back and not even attempt to go for it. It's possible he waits for me to leave before eating I guess. Perhaps he is eating, just not while i'm watching.

endlessendlers wrote:

Ghipsi wrote:Get some brine shrimp in them & they will all have a good munch
Yes they will get used to their new home & 'mum' soon enough & start the 'dinner dance' for you

I've been feeding bbs, but he seems to hang at the back and not even attempt to go for it. It's possible he waits for me to leave before eating I guess. Perhaps he is eating, just not while i'm watching.

Hi Helen i have found if i have fish that wont eat i feed them Gamma frozen brineshrimp with garlic & it seems to do a treat, enough for them to start looking at all foods offerd.Plus my QT tanks are clearseal which have tinted back glass so i have the back as the front & this seems to take the glare of the tank & reduces skitishness in nervos fish hence they start to eat quite quickly.

Paul

Paul

Thanks Paul. The tank they are in has smoke effect glass. I did see the smokey eat a few bbs this morning, but he wasn't really going for them. Maybe he will be a bit more enthusiastic as time goes by.

They have a lovely shine in the dorsals!
One of my wild Altums didn't eat for 4 weeks but i kept on and on and in the end they were all eating flake which took some persuading and no casualties!

chiligum wrote:They have a lovely shine in the dorsals!
One of my wild Altums didn't eat for 4 weeks but i kept on and on and in the end they were all eating flake which took some persuading and no casualties!

Thanks chillli. That's very encouraging.