Do I need a protein skimmer?
How important is it to have a protein skimmer? What is the impact of high levels of proteins in the water and are they harmful to the koi?
Harvest 2021
The 2021 Japan October Harvest
Tosai 2021
The 2021 Tosai season is closing. Pictures of some boxes imported and delivered to assess the offering and quality.
Airlift Pumps - Do they work?
This article discusses the practical use of airlifts in aquaculture and garden ponds.
Sansai 2021
A few Sansai koi available for your collection. Older pics taken six-months ago.
Koi farming as side-business for farmers - The Original.
We present here a historical document that should interest all koi keepers. This is a bonus for all locked-down koi keepers.
Tosai Time 2022
The 2022 Tosai Season has begun!
Harvest 2020
A growing list of koi from the 2020 Japan October Harvest. For you to choose from.
Spawning - home bru
When in your last newsletter you remarked about countless eggs and the many thousands of babies forthcoming, I felt a surge of melancholy
The Value of Koi - Part 3
The components of cost
Many skilled hands and resources add up to determine the price of the Nishikigoi as displayed in the tanks of the dealer.
In-Pond Gravel Filter - Please Help
I have an in-pond gravel filter that served me well for many years but I decided to clean the bottom from leaves after a storm.
Jumping and swimming speed
Many koi owners have experienced a fish flapping on the lawn because it jumped out of the water.
The Value of Koi - Part 1
Why are koi expensive? And what contributes to the price tag? Those are commonly asked questions and the answers given are often generalized and dismissive rather than educational.
Potassium permanganate - How to use
It is a general misconception that potassium permanganate is dangerous to use for fish.
Nisai 2021
Nisai available from our 2020 Harvest. Group pictures are the original 2020 groups.
Air Pumps - What you need to know
When buying an air pump, you want one that is quiet, low in power usage, while continuously delivering enough air to your pond.