diff --git a/code/modules/events/koi_mirgration.dm b/code/modules/events/koi_mirgration.dm
index 45f1ccf6d85..e399768c4ab 100644
--- a/code/modules/events/koi_mirgration.dm
+++ b/code/modules/events/koi_mirgration.dm
@@ -5,4 +5,4 @@
 
 
 /datum/event/carp_migration/koi/start()
-	spawn_fish(GLOB.landmarks_list.len)
+	spawn_fish(rand(4, 6)) 			//12 to 30 koi, in small groups
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