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07-15-2007, 05:38 PM
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Goldfish X Koi??
It wasn't planned. My 7" goldfish has lived alone for 4 or 5 years in a small pond. 2 days ago, we decided to try introducing a pretty little koi. The koi is small; about 3" long. I was afraid they would fight. After playing fish tag initially, they are now, 48 hours into the relationship, preparing to spawn. I guess koi are related somehow. Do you think we'll get viable offspring?
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07-15-2007, 06:17 PM
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Re: Goldfish X Koi??
Wow, they sound like me when I was a teenager. 
A koi and goldfish hybrid? That sounds very cool, yet very bizarre. |
07-15-2007, 06:37 PM
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Re: Goldfish X Koi??
Goldfish and koi are related to the carp family.... but as far as offspring from a koi and goldfish, I don't know. I would think the little 3" koi would be too small at this point to breed. Is the goldfish chasing/pushing the koi around?
Koi and goldfish generally get along together in ponds anyway.
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07-15-2007, 07:00 PM
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Re: Goldfish X Koi??
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Originally Posted by Adrya_Webb
Goldfish and koi are related to the carp family.... but as far as offspring from a koi and goldfish, I don't know. I would think the little 3" koi would be too small at this point to breed. Is the goldfish chasing/pushing the koi around?
Koi and goldfish generally get along together in ponds anyway.
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No chasing now. They're busily and single-mindedly scouring the side and bottom in a corner of the pond.
I just checked them again. It's true love for sure. They only pause from the cleaning procedure, to touch eachother head to tail, and make sure the other is still there. LOL
I'll try to get a good pic or 2.
Last edited by mpgt : 07-15-2007 at 07:06 PM.
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07-17-2007, 11:17 PM
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Re: Goldfish X Koi??
According to koivet.com, this does happen. Check it out...
KoiVet.com - Koi and Comet Goldfish can and do breed... |
07-17-2007, 11:24 PM
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Re: Goldfish X Koi??
Wow, thanks for the link. They're not very attractive are they?
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07-17-2007, 11:26 PM
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Re: Goldfish X Koi??
I think the phrase is UGLY...interesting, but UGLY
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07-17-2007, 11:28 PM
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Re: Goldfish X Koi??
Hopefully if yours do decide to breed the offspring will look nothing like those.
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07-17-2007, 11:30 PM
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