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Koi with a number 2 on its head
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Posted by tenroc (My Page) on Sun, Jan 28, 07 at 17:48
| I am new to koi keeping. I got a small koi a short while back, with a red blotch on her head, not perfectly round, but a pretty full blotch. Now it has suddenly turned into perfectly defined number 2. I know color changes are normal, but a total change of shape and into a number to boot - is that normal? Has anyone experienced this?
(I had named her Lola, but now I am thinking "Two"lulah...)
I am also very much wondering if numbers on koi have any significance or meanings in the Japanese culture. I am having no luck with google.
Can anyone help me out?
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RE: Koi with a number 2 on its head
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| Have a photo gotta see this tancho number 2... |
RE: Koi with a number 2 on its head
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| I agree with kevin711. If true, that fish is a keeper ! Or a seller; because it will probably "outgrow" the amazing feature it presently has. Post a picture. LP |
RE: Koi with a number 2 on its head
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| Isnt that odd.I have a jack russell with a mouse head on its back.It has 2 ears,jaw shape with nose with tiny nose on the end.Just a perfect mouse its about 6" long4"W.Her name is Mickey.I also have a texas longhorn cow her markings look like indians at a camp fire. |
RE: Koi with a number 2 on its head
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| I'm sure you've probably gotten this feedback already, but Koi, especially small Koi, can change frequently until they've matured. Sometimes the changes are desired, sometimes not. Keep the water quality good and keep your fish on a healthy diet to produce the best outcome. |
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