(Excerpt from the book KOISHI)
An in-depth interview with the creator of the koi variety Kikokuryu, Mr. Haruo Aoki. Learn how his childhood koi experience inspired him, and about the creation of a new koi variety. This is a sample chapter from the new book KOISHI.
Have you had a customer say, I wonder if they come in blue? Well, the varieties Asagi and Shusui both have blue on their bodies. They are unique, one with a beautiful netting pattern and one with “armor” scales down its back. Start here to learn how to recognize their qualities and how to sell them.
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Pond building expert, Jamie Beyer, helps answer the question from a reader about “Pond Aeration Placement During the Winter.” If you live were your ponds are exposed to cold winters you will want to be sure to take a look at this QnA.
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Selling koi is all about knowing what to talk about. Take a look at the koi variety – Doitsu Sanke and learn what to point out to your customers to close that sale. Includes a quick look at three outstanding Doitsu Sanke.
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Seeing is believing as they say and the Kumonryu (koo – mon –roo) variety of koi is probably the most fascinating of them all. See and learn how Kumonryu (translated means “Nine Crested Dragon”) are different from other koi varieties.
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Kujaku are distinctive with their metallic skin and Matsuba scales (net-like pattern). Read about the challenges and surprising results in breeding this variety of koi. See how dramatically they change in their first year, and what to look for in a Kujaku.
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When your customer comes into the store and says, “I want a Tancho Sanke,” do you know what that means? Do you know what beni, matsuba, shiro, tosai, yodan Kohaku means? As the professional, you need to know these Japanese words and terms used commonly in the koi industry. Here is a quick, illustrated list of some of the more common words you will hear, explained simply and clearly.
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A very in-depth and informative article that you need to read if you have a koi pond. Jamie shares his 17 years of successful koi keeping through the very harsh midwest winters. The simple techniques outlined here can help the hobby of keeping koi to prosper, even in areas where it is very cold. For those of you in warmer climates, this is a good read for you too.
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Are you a little bored with goldfish and fed up with the sometimes-destructive behavior of koi? If you are looking for a change, then you need to try the Golden Orfe. But even if you aren’t any of the above, Golden Orfe are worth a try in your pond. They are so good that I’ve
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