I've avoided koi just because I know they can approach the size of a small submarine. How long does it take to become too large for one person to handle? And minimum space???? I get the impression that I might be able to try 1-2 in a 300 g stock pond? Besides, someone has to love goldfish (grin). Betty Goetz - favoring shubunkins these days _______________________________________________ GSAS-Member mailing list GSAS-Member@thekrib.com http://lists.thekrib.com/mailman/listinfo/gsas-member