It was touch and go, but today, on the 6th May, The British Koi Keepers Society announced the cancellation of this year’s show. “It is with deep regret that the BKKS Show Committee has made […]
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Koi medications now available from Evolution Aqua
British aquatics manufacturer Evolution Aqua have released a new range of medications aimed at koi. Fully VMD approved, the eaMedications range includes Malachite Green, Formaldehyde, FMG Mix and Acriflavine, all available in 500ml and 1litre […]
9 common pond keeping mistakes and how to avoid them
Too shallow Almost everyone’s first pond is too shallow. Shallow ponds have a surface area which is too large in relation to their volume, and this presents several problems for the pond fishkeeper. Shallow ponds […]
Nine things you didn’t know about goldfish
Whereas Koi need deep water to develop properly, typically 120cm, fancy goldfish need shallow water in order to produce their fleshy head growths to their maximum potential. Even adult Japanese ranchu are not kept in […]
90cm Dainichi Kohaku wins All Japan Koi Show 2020
Famous breeder Dainichi koi farm has once again been awarded Grand Champion at the All Japan Nishikigoi Show. The 51st show in its history, the All Japan is the most prestigious koi show in the […]
AQUA Telford aquatic trade show 2019
Final preparations are being made as the AQUA 2019 industry exhibition gets set to open its doors at Telford International Centre at 9.00am on Wednesday, October 16th. With an impressive number of exhibitors and a […]
Totally tamasaba!
In Japan, the ranchu is undisputed king of goldfish, but there are two other, little known varieties which, if given the opportunity, may turn the heads of die-hard goldfish breeders and novices alike. Fancy […]