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How can you tell if a Koi fish is male or female?

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A mature male koi will have a slender looking body, while a female koi will have a rounded body, particularly when it's spawning season and she's carrying a nest full of eggs! Next, examine your koi's fins. A male koi's pectoral fins, the ones near his head, will appear pointed and solid in color.

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