Thanks, Tara, by the way, happy birthday! Hope you had a great day. I really appreciate the compliment. Yeah I've heard that there's some fish that has lived at 300 years but they haven't been able to prove that but you never know. 100 years I've heard of but like I said the average can live up to both 30 35 years. Most live to 15 to 20 and that's pretty long

@@stubbsaquatics6080 thank you for the birthday wishes! It would be difficult (if not impossible?) to prove a fish lived that long, but it's a fun story I suppose 🙂. 30-35 is still quite a lifespan!

Thanks so much for watching. They really are easier to look after. They are beautiful Hardy. I wish they lived as long as koi. And even got as big as them. That would be nice or I wish Kauai were as hardy as them.. be nice to have the best of both

Thanks Greg. Yeah good points. They both have their good pros to them I just wish that the goldfish lived as long as koi and that the koi where is Hardy as a goldfish

@@stubbsaquatics6080 That would be nice.

Thank you very much my friend. You're right, beauty is in the eye. Beholder and koi are living jewels I just wish there was Hardy as goldfish

Thanks so much for watching and commenting. All the best

Ah thanks so very much. I really appreciate that. I'm glad you like them too and I would love to see more of yours

Depending on the type of koi, they certainly do lose their colors. Several mine have lost colors and that's typical with certain breeds and with age apparently it's like hair lol I really like both. I just wish koi where is Hardy as goldfish.. and I wish the goldfish were as friendly and grew as big as the koi. Thanks again my friend

@@stubbsaquatics6080 😁

Hi my fellow 🇨🇦.. My daughter lives in Alberta and my wife is currently visiting her. I have looked around for years to find a true Bristol. My best shubbies I will bring inside in the fall . Do you keep your koi outside during the winter.. I know how cold it gets there.. I spent a month (Feb) in Edmonton. Nice to meet a fellow koi and shubunkin enthusiasts from Canada. I see you like dogs as well Thanks again for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it

@stubbsaquatics6080 Hey, I had emailed when we started this journey and appreciate all that we have learned from you. We are north of Edmonton. So far they are all coming in. But there is a plan for a much deeper, bigger pond, so we will see. Found those baby Bristol Shubunkin by chance at Big Al's. We do not expect show quality, but they are healthy and doing well. We don't have a breeder out this way. Best of luck with your fish. And yes, the dogs are a big part of our life's 🙂

@@hamaarahof5712 sorry Now I remember you. My apologies. Big Al's eh.. I picked up a couple there about 11 years ago. They were not bristol... I don't have them anymore but they did produce offspring that I now have .

@stubbsaquatics6080 Well don't imagine they are high quality. But even if they are regular Shubunkin, it's okay. But one day will be nice to have one or two really nice Bristol once as well, lol. In the meantime, will just enjoy what is here😀 I love peaceful fish and have less and less cichlids for that reason. They are hand tame (well sort of) and no aggression or stress from them. Such a pleasure to watch!

I like them both. Corey have a lot of good points to them. They are living jewels that's for sure and they interact with you so well. I just wish they was Hardy as shubunkin goldfish

I probably keep some kind of Barb either an Odessa or an Aurulius.... And it might even try keeping African cichlids. But they too many plants so I don't know. But it's fun to dream

Hey Hans. First of all, I'd like to say thank you for watching and for commenting, and I'm glad some of my videos have helped you transform your pond. I do love my goldfish . I have noticed some me of my shubunkin goldfish will actually try to make contact and will follow for food but koi have a distinct personality. Some breeds are more friendlier than others and some a little bit more food aggressive. They definitely do follow you around and when I'm in the ponds they'll they'll swim into me intentionally. Not in a mean way, but just to rub up against you like you said. I love both koi and goldfish . As you might know I breed shubunkin and barbs. I don't really breed my koi. I hope your summer is going well. I would love to see your pond

I really like my shubunkin goldfish they are so underrated the same token I still love my koi. I really appreciate your kind comments and you watching thanks so much hope to hear from you again and would love to see your system

Thanks Mal. I am with you

No water moccasins this far north. There are plenty of water snakes but they would not normally come to a backyard pond. Garder snakes yes... I understand the need for raised ponds your way...mine have to be inground otherwise they get too cold. I look forward to seeing what all you do. Thanks again my friend

They really do both. Have a great qualities. I just wish they shared some of their best traits especially when it comes to hardiness age. Thanks again my friend

Haha .. Shuuu Bunk innnn

Hi Terry. I know how much you love shubunkin goldfish. You have some real beauties there.. plus I love your pond .. koi would destroy a lot of that. I like koi for certain things and shubbies for others.. but if I could only have one .. I would probably have shubunkin goldfish only. But luckily I have a few ponds lol Thanks again buddy

Can't wait to hear all about it and bend a couple elbows with you

I bet you liked those ones the best. Mine are not high quality.. they were all domestic fry when I got them. I appreciate your support and kindness

And I doubt you will ever get shubunkin goldfish 😂

Thanks

@@stubbsaquatics6080 your welcome

Thanks.. nice to have family

I truly love koi... They are true jewels... Just wish they were hardier... They are like a fancy breed of dog that gets sick very easily... When a mutt is just healthier .. Breeders are actually breeding koi back with carp to strengthen the breed.. Now I do like my shubunkin.. just wish they would grow and act more like koi lol

That came as a complete shock Mike. I would of never guessed given the beautiful koi you have

Thanks buddy.. much appreciated

Thanks.. I know you like koi

They are some of my favorite fish

Thanks Esther

Thanks so very much! I so appreciate that

Yes, I wish they lived as long and I wish koi was healthy the goldfish thanks again my friend. Take care

Koi are living jewels They certainly get huge and live a long time providing you can keep them healthy and that's the hard thing . the goldfish are a little bit easier but don't have the same coloring and patterning for the most part and definitely don't get as big or live as long

Thanks Ana... I am still split lol.. each have there own pros that is for sure... I like how big koi are and how friendly they are . Just wish they were as hardy as shubunkin goldfish

I can't wait to see how they do

Thanks Rob

Thanks so very much.. I really appreciate it

I guess there's no arguing with you is it? Hahaha

I leave my koi outside all year round.. your winters are mild...but most people have raised ponds that don't provide warm areas Thanks a lot Nick

Your fish are beautiful as ever.

Great information!

Thanks for sharing!

Thanks, Niki ☺️ I hope you're doing well. I don't know if you heard, but we had a terrible hailstorm that wiped out our gardens for this year

Thanks John

Thanks buddy, I appreciate that

You serious Magnus... Love my koi but they are expensive to keep... Your filters are the best.... I mentioned that in my last video lol

@@stubbsaquatics6080 I may have missed a vid or two painting. Will check it now.1😀👍

That's a shame. Take care

Hahaha

It's amazing how big carp fishing is over there.. here most people cut there lines if they hook up on a carp as they have light rods for bass and walleye

You would be correct... They can be very expensive especially quality Japanese koi. Domestic koi are expensive enough.. but reasonable when they are very small... I have always bought very very small koi... Years ago I spent 80 dollars on a koi.... It died in our winter...

So very true Malcolm. Thanks so very much for watching and commenting. Have a great week

Thanks Raleigh

I didn't expect that from you Jamie 😂👍... Thanks so much for watching and commenting

You thought I'd prefer shubumpkins 🤔

@@keepingitkoi hell no!!

@@stubbsaquatics6080 😅😅 😘