This week I'm joined by my two regular co-hosts Simon from @UpNorthKoiPond and Dave from @edenkoipond to have a general Koi natter, we discuss all things from recent disasters to Koi Pond Foods and Treatments.Check it out and please let us know what you think in the commentsLink to OASE Giveaway (find the giveaway post in this group and comment your favourite variety to be up for a chance of winning £6,500 worth of equipment): https://www.facebook.com/groups/oasekoipondlovers🎉 Special thanks to our sponsor CWD Ponds! Get 5% off everything on their website with code "TKPP5" 🔗 https://cwdsandbach.co.uk 🛍️✅📱 Follow us for more koi content:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheKoiPerspectiveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKoiPerspective🛍️ Explore our digital magazine and merchandise:Magazine: https://www.thekoiperspective.comShop: https://www.thekoiperspective.com/store🎧 Listen to The Koi Perspective Podcast FR

In this video me and William Russell are joined by the genius behind @BPMilling to discuss the differences between Koi feeding and Carp feeding and the differences (and perhaps learnings) we can take from either hobby.🎉 Special thanks to our sponsor CWD Ponds! Get 5% off everything on their website with code "TKPP5" 🔗 https://cwdsandbach.co.uk 🛍️✅📱 Follow us for more koi content:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheKoiPerspectiveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKoiPerspective🛍️ Explore our digital magazine and merchandise:Magazine: https://www.thekoiperspective.comShop: https://www.thekoiperspective.com/store🎧 Listen to The Koi Perspective Podcast FREE:https://pod.link/1787901550

Gary has something to say... and he's not holding back.In this first-ever video, Gary breaks down the reality of the koi industry — the quarantine myths, the dealer drama, and the bits no one else wants to talk about.This isn’t a rant. It’s not clickbait. It’s 30+ years of experience, laid out for anyone who cares enough about their fish — and the truth.🎉 Special thanks to our sponsor CWD Ponds! Get 5% off everything on their website with code "TKPP5" 🔗 https://cwdsandbach.co.uk 🛍️✅📱 Follow us for more koi content:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheKoiPerspectiveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKoiPerspective🛍️ Explore our digital magazine and merchandise:Magazine: https://www.thekoiperspective.comShop: https://www.thekoiperspective.com/store🎧 Listen to The Koi Perspective Podcast FREE:https://pod.link/1787901550
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsor CWD Ponds! Get 5% off everything on their website with code "TKPP5" 🔗 https://cwdsandbach.co.uk 🛍️✅📱 Follow us for more koi content:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheKoiPerspectiveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKoiPerspective🛍️ Explore our digital magazine and merchandise:Magazine: https://www.thekoiperspective.comShop: https://www.thekoiperspective.com/store🎧 Listen to The Koi Perspective Podcast FREE:https://pod.link/1787901550

This week I sit down with my co-host @UpNorthKoiPond and good friend William Russell, He's been a listener of the Podcast since we started in January and I wanted to invite him on to discuss some topics in the Koi World currently.🎉 Special thanks to our sponsor CWD Ponds! Get 5% off everything on their website with code "TKPP5" 🔗 https://cwdsandbach.co.uk 🛍️✅📱 Follow us for more koi content:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheKoiPerspectiveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKoiPerspective🛍️ Explore our digital magazine and merchandise:Magazine: https://www.thekoiperspective.comShop: https://www.thekoiperspective.com/store🎧 Listen to The Koi Perspective Podcast FREE:https://pod.link/1787901550

Welcome to another episode of The Koi Perspective Podcast! In this episode, Joe Mitchell and his co-hosts @edenkoipond & @UpNorthKoiPond dive deep into the real-world ups and downs of koi keeping. From pond management headaches and koi buying regrets to the emotional rollercoaster of auction culture — nothing is off-limits.🐟 Topics include:• The joy (and challenge) of growing koi from small sizes• Risks of koi auctions and the rise of Chinese koi farms• How COVID changed the koi hobby forever• Backyard dealers vs. traditional retailers• Trust in koi dealers and community values• Pond-building regrets, electrical nightmares, and setup tweaks• Skimmers, systems, and lessons learned the hard wayThis episode is packed with honest stories, laughs, and valuable insights for every level of koi keeper. Whether you're building your first pond or have a garage full of filters, you’ll relate to the journey.🎉 Special thanks to our sponsor CWD Ponds! Get 5% off everything on their website with code "TKPP5" 🔗 https://cwdsandbach.co.uk 🛍️✅

🎙️ In this episode of The Koi Perspective podcast, Joe chats with @UpNorthKoiPond and the Show Chair Mike Gould from the Birmingham & West Midlands Koi Society about last years Winter Koi Show.We dive into:🏆 Koi shows & sponsorship🤝 Community & knowledge sharing📅 Event planning & venue tips💧 Water quality challenges🎯 Hopes for the future in the hobbyB&WMKS: https://www.facebook.com/share/15KW5QzdNQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr🎉 Special thanks to our sponsor CWD Ponds! Get 5% off everything on their website with code "TKPP5" 🔗 https://cwdsandbach.co.uk 🛍️✅📱 Follow us for more koi content:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheKoiPerspectiveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKoiPerspective🛍️ Explore our digital magazine and merchandise:Magazine: https://www.thekoiperspective.comShop: https://www.thekoiperspective.com/store🎧 Listen to The Koi Perspective Podcast FREE:https://pod.link/1787901550

🎙️ In this episode of The Koi Perspective Podcast, Joe Mitchell sits down with Naoki Atsumi for a deep dive into koi culture, care, and breeding — from Japan to the UK.Topics discussed:🐟 Naoki's journey into the world of koi💧 Water quality & the role of bacteria🍽️ Feeding techniques & overfeeding risks🔬 Bloodlines, breeding challenges & future trends🐾 Koi behavior & training for relaxed feeding💡 Cost-effective solutions for hobbyists🌱 Creating a healthy ecosystem for your pond🎉 Special thanks to our sponsor CWD Ponds! Get 5% off everything on their website with code "TKPP5" 🔗 https://cwdsandbach.co.uk 🛍️✅📱 Follow us for more koi content:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheKoiPerspectiveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKoiPerspective🛍️ Explore our digital magazine and merchandise:Magazine: https://www.thekoiperspective.comShop: https://www.thekoiperspective.com/store🎧 Listen to The Koi Perspective Podcast FREE:https://pod.link/1787901550#KoiFish #KoiKeeping #KoiPodcast #NaokiJapKoi #KoiBreeding

🎉 In this episode, we dive deep into the world of koi keeping! From managing water quality and tackling ammonia, to exploring the latest in filtration systems and pond equipment — it's all covered here. We also share insights on new pond syndrome, blanket weed treatments, and the critical role of biological filtration. 🎉 Special thanks to our sponsor CWD Ponds! Get 5% off everything on their website with code "TKPP5" 🔗 https://cwdsandbach.co.uk 🛍️✅📱 Follow us for more koi content:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheKoiPerspectiveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKoiPerspective🛍️ Explore our digital magazine and merchandise:Magazine: https://www.thekoiperspective.comShop: https://www.thekoiperspective.com/store🎧 Listen to The Koi Perspective Podcast FREE:https://pod.link/178790155000:00 Introduction02:48 Water Quality and Ammonia Concerns05:57 Filtration Systems and Media Maturation09:06 Drum Filters and Maintenance12:00 New Pond Syndrome and Biological Filtration14:54 Blanket Weed Treatments and Their Effects17:57 The Role of Showers in Pond Management24:28 Creating the Ideal Koi Environment27:03 The Efficiency of Pumps and Filtration Systems30:07 Aqua Aeration Systems33:02 Innovations in Koi Keeping Equipment36:02 The Importance of Quality in Koi Products38:52 The Evolution of Koi Breeding Practices41:58 Personal Experiences and Reflections on Koi Keeping