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Updates and News from the Koi Hobby

Welcome to the World of Nishikigoi Blog - a collection of updates and small articles for koi keepers, pond builders, and Nishikigoi enthusiasts. From koi development insights to practical advice on pond maintenance, feeding, and filtration, this space brings together some online reading and results from koi shows all over the country.

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Asagi vs The All Japan Koi Show

The Asagi in Question In the lead up to the All Japan Show 2025, I was nattering to Steve Rollins about his potential plans for the trip,...

Mar 266 min read

Koi Catch-Up

A while ago I featured the above pond owned by my friend Mark. At the time, due to the failing light (and far too much talking) we didn't...

Jun 5, 20214 min read

Oddballs & Yoshikigoi

A brief post this one, but I wanted to share... I had a rather pleasant koi nerding afternoon with Ashley Dart at Yoshikigoi UK, being in...

Apr 13, 20212 min read

Cha Utsuri Development

Last year I visited a pond that contained a wonderful example of a cha utsuri, I recently shared a video of the koi on social media and...

Mar 7, 20212 min read

Gin Rin Showa Development

The last of Martin’s koi I wanted to take a look at in closer detail was this gin rin showa bred by Marushin and imported by Queni Koi....

Oct 24, 20203 min read

Sanke Development

This sanke landed in the UK at approximately 10cm when imported by Ken Wilkie at The Koi Collection. Along with its siblings, it was...

Oct 10, 20203 min read

Kohaku Development

This Kohaku from Sakuma is owned by Martin who recently featured in my "Pond Visit" article. Imported by The Koi Collection, I took the...

Sep 30, 20203 min read

Chosen Koi - Taniguchi Grow Out.

Five months ago, Paul at Chosen koi in Essex secured a mixture of koi from Taniguchi koi farm. The koi were all placed into a 3000 gallon...

Aug 18, 20203 min read

Koi 'Collecting'

After a week being nosey at koi and ponds online I was left with an interesting question regarding the koi we select for our collections....

Jun 27, 20202 min read

Microscopes.

A microscope is a vital piece of equipment that every koi keeper should own. They look complicated to use, you’ve not got a clue what...

Jun 4, 20202 min read

Koi to Remember

A post I saw on Facebook prompted me to reflect on koi I have seen that stopped me in my tracks, koi that opened my eyes or maybe gave me...

Apr 26, 20201 min read

Kujaku Pondering

This Kujaku bred by Oofuchi was purchased as Tosai, at some 15cm. See the left picture. The pattern is front heavy and not overly...

Apr 22, 20201 min read