Regular Member molbert73 Posted November 26, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 26, 2010 Just thought I would show you a pic of the koi And then show you what I got! I tried to get a shot from the front but the little bugger wouldn't cooperate. He/she has the cutest chubby cheeks and chunky body. I'm in love already. What color would you call this? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Sakura Posted November 26, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 26, 2010 In China they call that color "green", but I think it looks more bronze or brown. He's really cute! Have you chosen a name yet? Those koi are really pretty too, I always like those silvery ones! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member molbert73 Posted November 26, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 26, 2010 Haven't chosen a name yet. Suggestions are appreciated! This store was everything I expected and more! Amazing staff. They had just brought a bunch of beautiful panda butterflies out of quarantine that I almost got but this guy was just begging me to come home. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member blackteles Posted November 26, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 26, 2010 molbert! Beauty! Looks bronze to me! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member amynmitchell Posted November 26, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 26, 2010 Beautiful! I think he looks green as well...sometimes the green is more bronze colored. on the ! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member edong86 Posted November 26, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 26, 2010 Cute! Reminds me of my Franklin. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member number20121 Posted November 26, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 26, 2010 What a cutie! Congratulations! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member sasha Posted November 26, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 26, 2010 beautiful fish, looks a green colour,x 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member molbert73 Posted November 26, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 26, 2010 He's got a name! Tater Tot. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member devilduck Posted November 26, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 26, 2010 That looks like fry colours to me! Who knows what colour he'll turn out?! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member shellbell4ever Posted November 26, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 26, 2010 Oh My gosh your Tater Tot is adorable is it a lionhead? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cynders Posted November 26, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 26, 2010 Tater Tot is a perfect name. Definitely looks like a lionhead to me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member molbert73 Posted November 27, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 27, 2010 Lionhead is what they called him at the store. I really didn't care what I got as long as it didn't have a dorsal and had chubby cheeks He is so strange and wobbly. I hope it is just him and that he is ok. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Calluna Posted November 27, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 27, 2010 Aw what a cute fish! I'd say he looks olive colored. I hope he is ok, too but I suppose its normal that the poor fish will be stressed after the move. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Seymoura Posted November 27, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 27, 2010 What color would you call this? I thought maybe Fern Green, which was on Wikipedia's "Variations of green" article. Scroll down, it's on the right side. Unfortunately I don't know how to code the actual swatch in the email. If you think it's close, maybe you can call her "Fern" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Calluna Posted November 27, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 27, 2010 Lol, wikipedia is the answer for all of life's questions, isn't it? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Seymoura Posted November 27, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 27, 2010 What color would you call this? I thought maybe Fern Green, which was on Wikipedia's "Variations of green" article. Scroll down, it's on the right side. Unfortunately I don't know how to code the actual swatch in the email. If you think it's close, maybe you can call her "Fern" oops! just saw that you already named your new arrival.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member molbert73 Posted November 27, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 27, 2010 Ooh but Fern would be a cute name. I don't know if I could get my 5 year old to change it though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Migaloo Posted November 27, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 27, 2010 Beautiful Koi! That must be such an awesome shop! Love your little Tater Tot! A very cute little fishie and a very cute name to match !! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member arabpaso Posted November 27, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 27, 2010 The koi look like they are coming out of the water! I think your little fishie is sweet--cute name too. Hope he does well for you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member molbert73 Posted November 27, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 27, 2010 They pretty much did come out of the water. They would sort of prop themselves up on the rocks. I'll say it again, That store was awesome! More like a zoo that you can purchase the exhibits. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Seymoura Posted November 28, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 28, 2010 Ooh but Fern would be a cute name. I don't know if I could get my 5 year old to change it though. Tater Tot is a cute name for a cute fish 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ashv20 Posted November 29, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 29, 2010 Ooohh same colour as my baby pearlscale! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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