January
This is a nice showa showing just how far the sumi wraps around, all the way to the belly. It was taken at Ray Abel Harvest in November 2008. The menware on the head looks strong and kata sumi is also evident |
February
This swarm of gosanke koi photo was taken at Oomo Koi Farm in Japan. I visited the Niigata Prefecture in early February 2010. Many of the fish were actually out of the water as they clamored for food. See the upcoming Koi/Japan section of our website for more
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March
I put this poster together after returning from Japan last month. It will be on our 2010 CKP Disc, available for pickup at the shop or included with your mail order at no charge. Also on the disc, video from the 41st. All Japan Koi Show, and a couple of lectures from the AKCA 2009 seminar including "How to Grow Jumbo Koi" |
April
This is a shot taken at the Izumiya Koi Farm during my recent trip to Japan. There were massive koi at this farm, in particular some very large ogons. I also noticed a tremendous filtration turnover rate, with water gushing in rapidly. It was amazing to see crystal clear water with massive fish in a high density situation. Outside we noticed damage to some of the vats from the 2004 earthquake |
May
This is a shot of our latest shipment of Sakai of Hiroshima fish. These are some nice koi in the 6-7" range priced at $79 - $135 each. Buy 2 fish, 5% off, 3 fish 10% off and 5 fihs - 15% off
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June
We received some massive water lettuce, the biggest I have seen. There are still a few left, but they have gone pretty fast. Only $5 or $55 a dozen, some measure over 1 foot across |
July
I have been reminicsing about my trip to Japan in February. Definately have to go back.
Just look at these amazing Gosanke we saw at the Torazo Farm |
August
When putting a waterfall together, you want to offset the joints and provide an interesting face. We normally earmark select stones before we begin placing any rock in order to secure the best pieces for the waterfalls. If you can get the stones to look nice before any water and plants are added, you will acheive a nice end result. This pond level needs to come up another 8-10 inches
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September
This is one of our Koi which is Summering in my pond. Fish do so much better outdoors with more natural food, space and sunlight.
Here he is swallowing a bunch of pellets and putting on a bit of size |
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