Guess What!

My husband bought me a dishwasher for Valentines day which is getting installed later on this evening. The carpenter is here now to cut the cabinets to make space for the diswasher. He noticed all my tanks and commented on how big and beautiful my fish are and went on on how he helped his friend build a huge pond in his back yard with waterfalls and all and will be extending it and building a bridge so you can wallk over the pond this spring. His friend lives in long Island NY about 40 minutes away from me. The carpenter was surprised I had Koi in a tank and went on on how big they get and I laughed and told him the story as to how I got them and asked if his friend had the space and won't mind taking them. He said sure he has the space, and I said he can have them free on one condition---- If I can bring them to the house and see the pond. Well he is going to ask him and let me know. And yes I will be bringing the digicam with me and hopefully they will allow me to take pics. Of course I will be with my husband and with the carpenter for his friend doesn't know us from Adam. lol I hope everything works out and he takes them. Will keep everyone posted.

Sounds like a wonderful longtime solution for your koi!! And the good thing is that you could visit them if you wanted. They would be so happy in such a big pond. Sounds great!

Thank goodness for dishwasher's being installed!!
It's amazing how things turn out sometimes when you least expect it,huh?
That pond sounds like the perfect spot for your Koi,and I really hope that it all works out for everyone.Keep us posted!!! And yes,definately take pics!

Wow, that is great!! Congrats on both the new home AND the dishwasher! We had ours put into our 50 year old house recently and dont know how we ever lived without it. We dont even miss the cabinet space.

Cant wait to see the pics.

I may be wrong but didn't I read your original post where you told us about the koi and how you was looking for a new owner? So I'm thrilled for you that all this has come about. Talk about fate and some lucky koi. They get so huge they are going to love a pond. Am so glad for you!!! (Waiting for pics! )

So far the Koi will be leaving me in May, was going to send Twin my common with them but hubby said Noway I love that fish! So Twin will remain in the 55 gal. and I will only put two other fish with him.

Devs-- Who knew! All from dishwasher being installed. Fate I guess.

Jenny-- I don't miss the extra cabinet space either! I love my dishwasher! With a family of 5 it makes life a little easier.

Ranchugirl --Yes, I am thrilled I will be able to see them grow.

Trinket-- Yes you did read another thread about how I got the Koi and thanks I am thrilled also.

James the biggest Koi is growing like a weed, was 3 - 4 inches when I got him and is now almost 9 inches. How is that possible? I only had them since Oct. of 2005. The other 3 are between 5 and 6 inches now. One thing I've learned about Koi is that they are very messy, they grow fast and they thrash the decorations in tank. I have two big rocks on top of bubbler to keep it in place and took out all decor except for one big plant and some big rocks. I guess they need the swimming room They all know who I am and when James is hungry he would flick his tail at top of water by opening by filter and water will be on floor! When I feed them I open and shut the lid quickly if not I am all splashed up! LOL They definalely know how to get my attention.

Can't wait to see this pond and will keep everyone posted with lots of pics.

Thought you guys would like to see pics of the Koi before they leave me.

This is James


This is James again


This is Michael


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This is Paul


This is Peter

Ohh theyre beautiful!! Congrats on finding them a nice big pond!

The Koi will be going back to their original owners. They want them back!

I suggested they get a heater for their pond, netting to keep predators out and terra cotta pots turned on their sides so they can have some place to hide and they are looking into it. Never saw their pond but will be bringing fish upstate NY to them and will see it then. They are new pond keepers and only had the pond one summer so far. Any suggestions on advice to give them will be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Mary

Mary,the fish are beautiful.I especially liked James,and Peter.
Well I'm glad that they'll be in a Pond soon-I just hope that they can continue to get the quality of life that you've been giving to them since October.
I would let them know about our site,and that there's even a koi site that alot of member's with Ponds belong to,that could surely help them out.
I bet you're really going to miss those guys.....

Thanks for the compliment Erin.

Devs---Yes I will miss them alot I will tell them about this sight and if you don't mind what is the name of the Koi sight you are referring to? They are not that knowledgeable and I am trying to help them anyway I can. I just found out that they would put a feeding block in the pond to feed them for the week! I ordered a bunch of food from goldfishconnection for them and told them the fish would get to know the hand that feeds them.

http://www.koivet.com/

Thanks Devs!

More pics

Paul and Michael


Whole gang in the 55. gal.


James

Well the Koi went home to their pond on Sunday past. Will go upstate to see them sometime soon to see how they are doing.

My big goldies are back in the 55 gal. and loving it. They missed thier home and are so active now. Yepee!

Good to hear that all is getting back to normal.Now you'll have to post pics of your Goldies.

That's great news! I luv happy endings.