Industry koi expert shares how she nets and bags koi for customers, either for pick-up or shipping long distances. Become an expert from her insights and see the tools of the trade. Be sure to learn the correct way to help insure the kois’ health and safety. It may look easy, but it isn’t.
To determine if a pond or water feature has a leak, be sure to remember water does evaporate. Learn what the general rule of thumb for water evaporation is. Then use the calculations for ponds and streambeds to estimate your customers water features evaporation.
Just as goldfish are a good addition to your retail store so are High-fin Banded Sharks. Learn what they are and where they come from. Did you know they can grow over a yard in length? They may be a great addition for your customers with water gardens or koi ponds. Something new to add this year?
Whether you sell koi or not, you may want to consider selling koi art. Koi art enhances the ambience of any space, and can generate return business even in the off-season, or ponds are full already. Artwork can be easily added to your websites., and can make a great thank you for contractors and retailers alike.
Anyone who has ever kept koi has heard of Aeromonas Alley, but what is it? Aeromonas Alley happens twice a year in the fall and spring. During the change of seasons, there can be rapid outbreaks of ulcers, fin rot and more. Be prepared for this critical period, so you can protect the koi in your care.
Here is a quick definition of the koi variety Goshiki, which means “Five Colors” in Japanese. Do you know the difference between Old Style and New Style Goshiki? See examples including Gin Rin and Doitsu varieties.
Part 2 continues the examination of the benefits of anoxic filtration. Learn what it does and why you may want to incorporate anoxic filtration into your solutions portfolio and future design plans. Designed by Kevin Novak, Ph.D. Includes graphics and descriptions of how the filtration system works.
What is an anoxic filtration system? This simple inexpensive filtration system may be something you can use in your portfolio. Learn what it does, how it works and why you may want one. Designed by Kevin Novak, Ph.D., terms such as Laterite and biocenosis are explained in an easy to understand way. Included is a good review on how a conventional biological filter differs from anoxic filtration system.
Hopefully you have started taking those first steps in getting your customers ponds ready for the spring. Here is how to be prepared for the next pond season. This includes talking to customers about what they would like to do this year–- is there an expansion they have been thinking about? Find out what else you need to be doing as a contractor or a retailer.
Here is one person’s opinion about pricing. Do you know what MAP pricing is? How do you decide to price items? Have you given much thought to how discounting affects your business and the industry as a whole? Are pricing standards a good thing or not? You be the judge.