KOI FISH

Question
DO  ALL KOI  FISH  HAVE THE WHISKERS ON EACH SIDE OF THEIR MOUTH?....HOW LARGE  CAN  THEY  GROW?...ARE  THEY  KNOWN TO BE AGGRESSIVE TO  OTHER  FISH?....

Answer
Hi Diana,
Thank you for your letter. I'm not an expert on outdoor ponds, but the same principles apply. Here are my holistic aquarium care instructions (you can print it out for future reference):
http://steamboats.com/aquarium.html
If you start a pond, I encourage you to follow holistic principles outlined on my page. I also have a link to a pond supply shop that offers natural products. You can learn a lot at his site, even if you buy your products locally.
Koi are known to be gentle, community. They bond wiht humans, believe it or not, so they can develop real personalities. They can grow to about the size of a football, or a little smaller. Not sure about the whiskers.
Write back if you want to discuss further.
Nori