Koi - show fish

Koi

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Koi, Japanese Carp, show fish (youtube upload). These were taken at the Brunswick Community College Aquaculture center, and are currently being kept in a recirculating system.
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The fish are large. Though related to Goldfish, they grow up to over a ft in length. These particular fish measure over ft in length.
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One student remarked today, though large enough for food-fish, Koi are more valuable alive (for show fish).
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John Baka, an instructor at BCC said a couple of these large koi are carrying eggs and that's the reason for the branches floating in the pool, for the fish to lay their eggs. I presume the eggs will be attached to the branches and can be gathered for culture.
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