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RichardB - Shiroji on Shiro's

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:56:43 +0000

Hi,
An observation - at the EMKC show a couple of weeks ago I noticed a couple of things about some of the Shiro Utsuri on show.

Firstly the white ground often seems to be of a different quality to, say, kohaku or sanke.
Secondly, they seem to be more prone to apparent pink "veining" beneath the white scales (stress indicator ) than the go-sanke.

Was this my imagination? I was totally whacked that Saturday morning, so may not have been seeing straight, but it's something I've noticed with my own fish as well.
Regards, Richard.

fee - pergola roof

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:38:12 +0000

Hi need some bamboo to cover the top of my pergola already put ply on the top to keep the bamboo secure when i get some.Has anyone used it for there roofs if so what did you use.Cheers shane

moremarkyc - And so it begins

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:23:17 +0000

Me and tucker tom transferred the fish into into the indoor qt on saturday where they are living quite happily at a steady 8-9 degrees c, the fish have eaten there first bite in a good few months (wheatgerm) which is nice to see. Then on to moving the shed where my new filter bay will eventually live, had a bit a of a struggle shifting the shed but thanks to tom being six foot something daft he pretty much carried it on his back! We then proceeded to drain the pond and rip the liner and stupid amount of carpet i'd put under it out. ah well the pond lasted a good ten months and i said i was doing it right first time (wonder if i'm the only one?)

Next step the dig, and the dilemma of mini digger or friends with spades, i think i know which will win.

have started taking photos of the process and will post them when there is a bit more to see.

koi keeping eh? its an addiction

TonKoi - AIR PUMP 4 SALE

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:51:16 +0000

Ideal for a Q/T or small pond. �£25

Collection only.

Tony.

jaz - bits n bobs

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:36:34 +0000

brunel westbury microscope 100 2kw profi heater 50 fluid bed 5ft tall 60 quarantine vat 600 gallons 100 details call 07854057595

john t - New fish that I have from migoto koi

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:09:26 +0000

Hi all just wanted to share with you the new fish I have from dave at migoto koi.
Breeder toshio Sakai - Showa 40 cm.
Breeder hirasawa - chagoi 37 cm (but is bigger).
". ". - matsuba 37 cm.
Breeder oofuchi - tancho kohaku 38 cm.
". ". - hariwaki 37cm.
So there you have it my 5 new fish the pics of them are on migoto koi web site.
Let me know what you think of them.
Cheers
john

bob a job - nekc show

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:23:37 +0000

show vat are going fast so if any one wants one ring me

ianp - 6th April

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:07:58 +0000

This is the date that the new pond build starts. The builder came around today to finalize the build. Ive done a deal with a dealer who is not only supplying all the hardware, but is also going to install it all. He,s even supplying a 2 metre pool to house the fish in while the build takes place !!!!, The final dimensions will be 12 x10x a mimimum of 5 feet of water. A Nexus 310 and a Eazypod are being used via a wide mouth skimmer. I will take as many pics as i can to put up. Anymore advice will be gratefully received...... Cant wait, nor can Lucky !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

Lofty58 - for sale and dealer adds

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:58:09 +0000

pumps for sale 2 badu top 6 one 6 month one still in box 100 and 130 phone 07713401416

peter m - Projects for this year?

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:18:54 +0000

So, spring should be just around the corner. What projects/objectives do have planned for this year?

For me it is NitrAte and TDS down. Also some time at the end of the summer I am going to make a new cover as the one I have on this year has just about had its day; the wooden frame is no more.

Peter.

mark/kp - KP Grow & Show 2009 Entries.

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:34:24 +0000

Doesn't time fly!!!

It is now time for those who joined our 2009 Grow & Show to get those pics to us.

What to do:

You should already have a before (or when purchased ) photo of your G&S Koi, take that along with an up to date one, print them onto your best photo paper and send both to us here at Koi Polloi.

We will then send them all off for Judging and a winner will be announced in due course.

Closing date for entries is 31/3/2010 (the end of this month) so don't delay send today.

We will be announcing a rather Special G&S for 2010 so watch this space.

Jammy Fold Koi - Sakuma Jumbo tosai

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:06:59 +0000

Sundays pics again sold to Mr Brewis along with the Maruyama Sanke and a Sakuma Showa

Phil

Jammy Fold Koi - A few pics from Sunday

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:00:04 +0000

These are a few of the pics Donald kindly took for me

The Kohakus are my favourite

Builtmyown - Photos

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:19:07 +0000

There have been some great pictures on the forum recently. I was intending to start the year off by measuring and photographing my koi to form the basis of future comparisons. Can anyone give me any tips on taking good photos, presumably it is better to bowl them up, natural light or indoors?
Simon

pat27 - Adding More K1

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:04:19 +0000

I want to add another 50litres of K1 to my nexus300 - should I add it all in one go or add it a few litres at at a time?

Jammy Fold Koi - Many thanks Donald

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:19:02 +0000

Thankyou very much for your help today donald(djsmgibbs) taking pictures of the new tosai. Much appreciated as the shop was full and society members wanted fish bowling and pictures.

look forward to seeing the pics

Thanks again

andrew hardcastle - best thing i ever did

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:00:18 +0000

hi all i have always heated my pond with electric, untill last march and it was costing us a small fortune! as well all know its a dear do is leccy any way it was then i decieded to install an oil fired 85,000 btu boiler and 170,000 heat exchanger i maintained my pond all winter at 16c and it was uncovered it was so nice to see my fish all winter so happy and without any probs at all ...

andy.

austin - feeding / temps.

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:17:57 +0000

For those who are not heating, what temperatures are you waiting for before you start feeding again. My pond is just 5 c this morning but the koi are looking for food.

jaz - chagoi for sale

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:17:09 +0000

18 inch light coloured chag must sell 150 ono grimsby 07854057595

MARTIN8016 - Three Vortex System

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:52:04 +0000

Hi,
Im changing my system so selling my aquarius koi three vortex system. Its three 2ft vortex fibre glassed together as one with 4in inlet,outlet and transfer ports. Drains are in two inch with propper ball valves. Inlet/outlet come with rubber connectors and a 4in slide valve. Theres 130L of mature K1 and a homemade eazy and some K3 and bio chips included.
Bargin at �£225

Martinbrasier@hotmail.co.uk

Martin

john t - Migoto koi

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:41:59 +0000

Just a big thankyou to dave for putting up with me today,I left a very happy but skint person.I carnt wait to get the 5 fish I got today to arrive to there new home, not forgetting the show and grow so that's 6 fish in total, dave don't tell the mrs or I will be living in your top pond. Folks get yourselves to daves as he has some stunners.
Cheers
john

ARTHUR - closing down my pond

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:52:03 +0000

hi all all my koi and gear must go my pond is not heated
but all koi ok thy start from 8 to 30 ish all jap would be best to view I'm in Leeds
nexus 200 with lid and 150lts k1
ultra sieve 3
cloverleaf 78w
all pumps

SORRY all sold

andy2410 - Explain process and why to a newbie?

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:53:37 +0000

How does this work then?
During the process of Koi arriving from Japan into GB on arrival the purchaser obviously then quarantines’ the fish, is the main reason because the koi that arrive are initially carrying various ailments / infections etc? and the dealer has to cure them before selling? . Or is it just a legal requirement that is placed on the purchaser. As I would have thought that the person buying the fish and the prices they pay, would have wanted the fish to be checked as clear before they left Japan Also why is it then any other animal etc entering GB are kept at a specific named location for a period of time before being released to the owner, but koi I believe? Are picked up by the purchaser and taken to their premises, is their some sort of agency that ensures the fish are quarantined for a set period i.e. is this process monitored or is it up to the person selling them I ask the question mainly because I was reading some articles were people had been to various pet stores/ garden centres etc that sell koi and they were disgusted with the condition of the fish for sale
Regards
Andy

aidykoi - migoto koi

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:51:01 +0000

hi all went to see dave at migoto koi today ,hes got some really nice fish for sale from the new harvest,also had a look at the koi for the show and grow competition there looking good

TonKoi - WANTED Jap matting 24"x24"

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:07:45 +0000

Has any one got a piece, save me from buying a full sheet.

Thanks T.

RichardB - ......just around the corner ?

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:43:54 +0000

Hi,
Pond crept up to 6.7 today so I took the cover off for the first proper look in 3 weeks.
Fish all looking well. BW has started to take hold. Flushed the BD to ensure it's clear, topped up and ran the skimmer for the afternoon -lots of midge larvae cases on the surface - all gone now.

By 4:00 they were all swimming round and rooting so I gave them so sinking wheatgerm which they pounced upon.

By 5:00 it had dropped a full degree, so skimmer off and cover back on for now. soon be spring, it's.....
Regards, Richard.

koiboi - YKS FORUM MEMBER TO APPEAR ON BBC

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:20:47 +0000

OK folks keep your eyes peeled for a YKS forum member who will be appearing on BBC

TTFN

Steve

big-uggy - sequence pump problem

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:53:43 +0000

my sequence pump had stopped today and got hot and shut off till cool but i have to spin the fan blade to help it start it feels abit stiff hence having to give it a flick, before i starts. to strip it down if thats possible , any bodyellse had same problem , or advice please

djsmgibbs - New Look Koi Vista

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:33:34 +0000

I like the new look

crell - YKS BBQ better than the National.

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:55:53 +0000

who cares about the National wet dealers or not.

YKS BBQ will be better.