Spawning “practice” time!

The fish have been busy chasing one of the young females around this morning… I guess the milder weather has gotten them excited 😆. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For anyone who hasn’t seen the early stages of spawning, this is what it typically looks like. The female is the paler of the yellow metallic fish. I don’t think this will actually end up in eggs laid. I see these ‘practice runs’ quite a lot on warmer winter days. It is a useful way to see which fish are most likely ready to breed later in the year as well as which are male or female. I always think it’s also a good indicator of the overall health of the fish and the pond in general. 🐟

[@rowdywombatadventures8755]

The beni on the goshiki is amazing

[@stevenlane2641]

You have some very nice fish. Stay safe and well 👍🏻

[@suffolkkoi]

Your fish look amazing my friend 👌👍👍

[@dorsetkoipond]

Looking good love the goshki 👌👍👍

[@LeTwistedOne]

Woody my friend you're doitsu fish are amazing bruva 💯👌👌👌

[@joewalker1130]

What month do you think they will actually spawn

[@KoiintheUK]

Hard to say…. All my spawnings have been late July into August, but my pond is very sheltered so hasn’t provided the perfect triggers for spawning so actually all my spawnings have taken place in paddling pools placed in the sun. I do hear of other koi keepers that see things kicking off in late April though.