http://www.efficionconsulting.com/Articles.aspx A blog from Efficion Consulting on DotNetNuke, asp.net, design, and other things relating to web development. At the recent 2010 All Japan Koi Show a 99cm Kohaku owned by Mr Masao Kato, bred by the Dainichi Koi Farm and raised by Narita Koi Farm, was crowned the All Japan Grand Champion. Its primary diet was Saki-Hikari, the world’s first scientifically developed probiotic koi diets. This is the 7th consecutive All Japan Grand Champion to be raised on the world’s most technologically advanced koi food. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=129 Karen Nuttall Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT UKNishikigoi have now finished adding video to the koi for sale pages on their website. You can now view most of the koi with a good sized video to accompany the picture. They will be adding new sections and products on the site over the next few months. In addition... http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=130 Karen Nuttall Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Do you hate that job of cleaning out your pond or aquarium when it goes all green and slimy? Why not save time and keep it fresh and clean with a FRESHA-Tank disc? Just pop one in your fish tank and it will help destroy fungal, viral and bacterial micro-organisms and parasites (in the reproductive stage). http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=121 Karen Nuttall Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Back in March 2000, Chris and Sally Barwood first opened the doors to Kings Lynn Koi with the aim of providing quality products and koi at reasonable prices, all backed up by sound service and advice. A full ten years of hard but enjoyable work later and KLK is celebrating its tenth birthday with ten special offers for all their customers. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=128 Karen Nuttall Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT If you haven’t yet visited Cuttlebrook Koi Farm in Oxfordshire, then this year is definitely the time to do it. You can book up an appointment to arrange a private visit and we will help you to select that special koi for your pond. Or you can come along to one of the other events being held in 2010. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=127 Karen Nuttall Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mitchkoi have launched a new koi food range, specially formulated to our specific requirements. Our koi food range will suit all your koi feeding needs throughout the year, whether you are looking for winter food or high summer protein food. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=126 Karen Nuttall Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mitchkoi have launched their new website for the start of the new season – www.mitchkoi.co.uk. The new site is more accessible offering more direct koi searches, variety, size and price. There is quick and easy navigation to view koi images and video clips of each koi listed on our site. The new layout now gives the opportunity to list several hundred koi at any one time.<br />Because Mitchkoi is an online business the new website is an important part of our future, and we hope customers like the new look. The pricing structure is offering discounts up to 25% and offers similar to this will be available throughout the year.<br />The website is updated on a daily basis which allows a broad variety of koi to be offered for sale. To support the website our phone lines are open seven days a week from 9am until 9pm. So telephone 01538 360438 for any further advice or telephone orders that maybe required.<br /> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=125 Karen Nuttall Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT At this year’s All Japan Koi Show in Niigata many breeders exhibiting koi are using Miracle Animal to promote skin lustre and colour to their koi – Oishi, Hoshikin, Isa, Izumiya to name a few. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=124 Karen Nuttall Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT At this year’s All Japan Koi Show in Niigata many breeders exhibiting koi are using Miracle Animal to promote skin lustre and colour to their koi – Oishi, Hoshikin, Isa, Izumiya to name a few. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=123 Karen Nuttall Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Evolution Aqua is soon to release a new product called Pure. Pure Pond Balls are made from a biodegradable polymer, and are crammed full of bacteria that are slowly released when they are needed most. With over 8,000,000,000 bacteria per litre of Pure Pond Balls, your pond will shine even more than normal, especially if you add them monthly into the Kaldnes Moving Bed. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=122 Karen Nuttall Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=118 Karen Nuttall Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Apologies to anyone who logged on to our live webcam on Monday December 7 between 18.30 and 18.50, in the hope of catching a glimpse of ‘Su’ our 120cm Kigoi. You may have inadvertently caught a glimpse of five naked male bottoms! http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=114 Karen Nuttall Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Koi Collection is proud to announce a new and easier way of purchasing your new Nexus filtration system – ‘Eazy-Exchange’. The Koi Collection will look at your existing filtration system and give you a ‘part exchange’ price. Once this is agreed they will take the difference off your new Nexus filter price. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=120 Karen Nuttall Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=119 Karen Nuttall Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT The already much talked about Medikoi range of quality Koi foods is expanding. Drawing from NT Labs’ extensive expertise in innovation and technology they have developed over numerous years and through extensive trials of their new koi food, Medikoi Probiotic is set to provide the most serious koi keepers with a better koi food. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=117 Karen Nuttall Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Performance Pro Artesian Pro is the pump you need for your higher flow applications. It not only delivers great flow rates at useable heads, but it does so efficiently! The Performance Pro Artesian is now successfully running ponds from 2000 gallons to 32,000 gallons. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=116 Karen Nuttall Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT We are back from having spent over a month in Japan in search of very special Go-Sanke. We think we have found and bought the best collection of high-end koi to ever enter the UK. Normally we would leave koi of this level in Japan until sold, but we are so pleased with them that we have had the most special ones shipped back to our ponds in Bristol. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=115 Karen Nuttall Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT UKNishikigoi have released all their koi from the Autumn Harvests. 95% of the koi have been uploaded to the website where you can view them. Feel free to visit us anytime during the week. We are open seven days and no appointment is needed to visit us. For more information visit www.uknishikigoi.com. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=113 Karen Nuttall Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT UKNishikigoi’s latest shipment of koi from the Autumn Harvests will arrive tomorrow evening. Tuesday December 1. When they arrive we will place them in our state of the art quarantine facility where they will be checked in person by Cefas and samples taken away for further testing. We are the only koi outlet in the UK where this happens. This is why our Bio Security is second to none. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=112 Karen Nuttall Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT South Coast Koi had a show and grow going on all summer with some small 4” Chagoi that were bought from the shop back in April. The idea was to start small – the Chagoi cost £3.00 each and most people bought five each. They had until October 4 to grow them a large as they could. There was a prize and trophy for whoever had the biggest fish by the day of the competition. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=103 Karen Nuttall Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: larger;">Looking for some end of season bargains? Then look no further than LE Koi because they are holding an end of season sale where you can pick up some great deals on all sorts of koi related items.<br /> You’ll find them at Unit 14, Huss`s Lane, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 1GS. For more information telephone 0115 9469987, or email bill@le-koi.co.uk.</span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=108 Karen Nuttall Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT One of the most overlooked factors that contribute to the pollution of a koi pond is the level of suspended solids. These are small particles of food waste, faeces and algae which contribute to a build-up of pollution in your pond. A build up of suspended solids in the system will, over time, encourage nasty bacteria, a higher ammonia level and lower oxygen (O2) content. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=105 Karen Nuttall Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Microbe-Lift Autumn/Winter Prep is specially formulated for pond winterisation. It helps accelerate the decomposition of leaves, sediment and other organic matter during the fall and winter months. Microbe-Lift / AWP will also jump start your pond to a healthier environment in the spring. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=104 Karen Nuttall Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT We all know that prevention is better than cure, and by sending your koi into winter in good condition, problems in spring are much less likely. <br />We’ll visit your pond and give your koi and pond the once over, checking for parasites, lesions and any other issues that might cause you a problem either sooner or later. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=102 Karen Nuttall Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Hikari, manufacturers of the world’s most recognised premium aquatic diets, have launched a new medium sized pellet of their popular general koi and pond fish diet - Hikari Koi Friend. The new medium pellets are 5.0 to 5.5mm in diameter and are available in 10kg packs which retail at £49.99. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=111 Karen Nuttall Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT UKNishikigoi will be in Japan from mid October. Keep an eye on the website for pictures of all the main harvests and some of the world’s best koi. If there is anything specific or you would like pictures of fish then do not hesitate to contact Tim. Tim@uknishikigoi.com.<br />ALSO UKNishikigoi has finally been granted planning permission to go ahead and add a poly tunnel over their 200,000 clay based growing pond. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=110 Karen Nuttall Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT On November 2 2009, two members of Waterlife’s staff (Reece Smith and Nick Cook) will start the 19,341-feet accent of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, to raise money for Cancer Research.<br />Statistics say that cancer will hit one in three of us at some point in our lives, so this is not only a worthy cause, but a necessary one. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=109 Karen Nuttall Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Causeway Koi in Ireland enters its 10th year in business in 2010. They will be opening the year in style, incorporating the All-Japan Show with the annual spring buying trip. There are limited spaces on the trip which includes two days in Niigata City for the show, four days in Ojiya visiting the breeders and making purchases, and two days in Tokyo where they take a sightseeing tour. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=92 Karen Nuttall Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT With the Ikeage (Harvest) season fast approaching us, we and your UK dealers are now preparing to harvest many mud ponds across Japan with great excitement. Myself, Oomo, Kaneko and Kobyoshi san have been working so hard right now to make our Nishikigoi the very best quality. Over the last couple of years we have been working hard to improve our production. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=101 Karen Nuttall Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT It is true to say that fish can develop disease at any time. However pathogens and parasites are perhaps at their most active and or dangerous in spring and, to a lesser extent, in autumn. These times of the year also coincide with the fish's immune system being at a low ebb, further increasing the risk of fish health problems.<br />For these reasons, Waterlife recommends the vigilant pond keeper to treat their pond first with Medizin P. Medizin P is a broad spectrum treatment which eradicates most fast killing protozoa parasites as well as treating fungus.<br />After a ten-day elapsement period, Waterlife then recommends treating the pond with Sterazin P for flukes and worms.<br />Using the products in this way will help to ease the fish through these potentially difficult months and give them the greatest start for the season ahead.<br />Medizin P and Sterazin P are available in the following sizes and prices: 125ml RRP £6.99, 500ml RRP £17.99 and 1 litre £27.99.<br />Further details on these products can be found at: http://www.waterlife.co.uk/waterlife/medizinp-sterazinp.htm or by contacting Waterlife on tel: 01753 685696. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=100 Karen Nuttall Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Isle of Ely Koi would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mr Kevin Granatowicz and Mr Mike Preston on their results at the South East Koi Show. Over the Bank Holiday weekend Kevin won 2nd Best in Class Koromo Size 3, 2nd Best in Class Hikarimoyo Size 4 and 1st Best in Class Kawarimono Size 5. These fish were purchased last year on a trip to Japan with us.<br />Mike won Kohaku 3rd in Variety and Size (Size 7), Sanke 2nd in Variety and Size (Size 6), Shiro 1st in Variety and Size (Size 6) and Kohaku 1st in Size and Variety Size 3.<br />Both Kevin and Mike feed their fish on House of Kata Royal mix with excellent results.<br />We would also like to congratulate Darren from A4Koi on winning the Koi Eagle Friendship Award. He can be seen here being presented with a 7.5-litre bag of House of Kata Royal mix presented by Patrick Fokkens of Koi Eagle.<br />Have you ever wondered what show judges feed their koi? Well, look at the comments below:<br />Alan Coogan: “The Royal mix is the best food I have ever tried. Excellent growth rates and skin quality.”<br />Heather Payne: “Since changing to Royal mix I have noticed fussy eaters feed better and leave no waste.”<br />Bernie Woollands: “I am currently trialling the Royal mix and so far everything is looking promising. The discounted rates for koi clubs are an added benefit. It’s good to see companies and clubs working together is this way.” http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=99 Karen Nuttall Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Due to growing sales, new products and general demand, Evolution Aqua is expanding the sales force in the UK. They are looking for two experienced sales individuals, one for the south of England and one for the north.<br />If you have previous sales experience and would like to work for one of Europe’s top Aquatics companies, then go to www.evolutionaqua.com and have a look at the job opportunities section. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=98 Karen Nuttall Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT MediKoi Wheatgerm with Garlic is a reduced protein maintenance food with garlic for protection from fish parasites over cooler months. The addition of garlic diffuses through the skin of the fish and any parasites which may be present react to these compounds by swimming away, reducing the risk of infestation. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=97 Karen Nuttall Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Autumn is the time of year when every koi farm is busy harvesting their mud ponds and Cuttlebrook Koi Farm is no exception. Earlier in September our larger koi, two years and older, were harvested – a few were chosen to grow on over winter in our heated growing on facility, but most were transferred into sales tanks which makes this a great time to choose new fish. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=94 Karen Nuttall Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT NT Labs would like to inform you that their product Koi Care Koi Calm has been repackaged and is now being sold in a silver zip locked bag.<br />Koi Calm is a gentle sedative designed to sedate koi so they can be handled easily during topical applications. Koi Calm helps to slow the fish down, reduces stress and allows time for inspection and repair work to be carried out – 30ml treats 300 litres (66 gallons). http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=96 Karen Nuttall Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Sludge Terminator offers a complete solution for removing sludge in ponds. It consists of a self-priming waste water pump with a flexible rubber impeller on a stainless steel trolley that sucks the water in through a special stone separator. In this separator, heavier solids like substrate and stones will settle in the lower part to protect the pump. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=95 Karen Nuttall Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT It’s that time of year again – harvest time. Can you believe it’s come round so quickly? As most of you will know every year we invite dealers to send us photos of the newly harvested koi that are available for sale so that we can showcase them in the magazine. This is a valuable marketing tool for every dealer that takes part and is a great way for potential customers to see what koi are on offer – and to see the quality of the koi that are available. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=91 Karen Nuttall Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Healthy Koi have just launched a new and improved website. The former website has been re-designed to make it more informative and easier to use. There is now more useful and practical information available, ranging from tips for beginners to health advice for more advanced and hands-on koi keepers. This has been built up from their many years of experience in diagnosing and treating koi health problems. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=93 Karen Nuttall Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Tetra, the leading global supplier of fish foods, treatments and equipment, has added two new tools to the ‘Help & Advice’ section of its website. The first is a Dosage Calculator which will work out exactly how much Tetra product you need to add to your aquarium. The second is an eBook tool which allows you to flick through the Tetra information brochures like you would a book. Rupert Bridges, Product Manager at Tetra UK adds: “These are two great new tools that will make fish-keeping even easier. Ensuring the exact dosage of product plays a vital role in keeping water clean and fish healthy, but working out the right dose isn’t always easy. Our dosage calculator is designed for both aquarium and pond keepers and will help ensure they get the best results from our products. eBooks, on the other hand, is a tool many people these days are familiar with so it now means that our information leaflets are easier to use and are more accessible than ever before. We hope that both of these new tools will go a considerable way to making fish-keeping even easier and more enjoyable.” http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=90 Karen Nuttall Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT One of the most exciting things about Purdin Koi from Golborne based Topponds is that what you see isn’t what you get. Purdin Koi develop with time and just get better and better. This isn’t a particularly impressive claim as everyone says that don’t they? However the difference with Toipponds is that because of our unique relationship with Purdin Koi in the USA, we can prove it. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=86 Karen Nuttall Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Healthy Koi are pleased to announce the recent launch of the new Hanna C203 – 2008 model, water testing machine. The new meter has proved popular with hobbyists and dealers alike. It will precisely and rapidly measure ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, pH, total chlorines, dissolved oxygen, copper and phosphate levels. All of these can have an impact on the long-term health of your koi. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=89 Karen Nuttall Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT SIBO are proud to announce the launch of their new EconoBead 100 and EconoBead 140! The introduction of these larger models completes the EconoBead range! The EB-100 and EB-140 come with 2” multi-port valve, a powerful blower, a transparent lid, bottom drain and beads. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=88 Karen Nuttall Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT One of the highlights of the koi calendar is fast approaching! The Cuttlebrook Koi Farm Autumn Harvest Day 2009 is set for Sunday September 27. In mid September the special few Nisai, bred in 2008, which were chosen to be grown on for a further summer in the mud ponds at Cuttlebrook will be harvested. From these 650 fish a few will be chosen to be grown on over the winter, and the rest will be available for sale for the very first time on September 27. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=87 Karen Nuttall Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT With the harvest season fast approaching, Koi Tours are now planning our autumn trips to Japan. We will be leaving for Japan on September 30 and returning on November 16. Guests are welcome to join us during any part of our stay. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=85 Karen Nuttall Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT It is with great sadness that Nishikoi must relay the very sad news that Louise Andrews passed away on Friday June 12 in a quad bike accident. Louise had worked with Nishikoi since 2007 and also helped with general aquatic enquires through our Info Centre. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=84 Karen Nuttall Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p>Security isn’t the first thing you think about when building a new pond, however it is something that we’re all conscious of every day – who leaves the doors unlocked these days, or who wouldn’t think twice before leaving an expensive camera in full view in the car?</p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=78 Karen Nuttall Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p>There is a well-established and economically important international trade in ornamental fish that largely depends upon global movements of both tropical and coldwater species. Whilst bringing pleasure to countless owners and hobbyists, many of these species suffer from and carry serious infectious diseases of aquatic animals that have the potential to infect our native fish stocks.</p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=74 Karen Nuttall Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p>Cranswick Pet Products, the UK’s leading manufacturer and distributor of wild bird food products, and Tropical Marine Centre, the UK’s largest supplier of marine livestock and aquatic products to the ornamental trade, are delighted to announce their collaborative management buy-out of the two businesses from Cranswick PLC.</p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=81 Karen Nuttall Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Ozone Redox UVC has a special 75watt T5 UV-C lamp that generates ozone as well as UV-C at the same time. The low pressure version (pictured) comes with an air pump that ‘pushes’ the ozone out of the unit and a ‘static mixer’ that mixes the ozone with water with virtually no pressure loss. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=82 Karen Nuttall Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT During the Easter weekend, Avenue Fisheries held a raffle – the prize being a £500 voucher to spend on koi. The lucky winner was Mr Nash. Congratulations! http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=80 Karen Nuttall Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Absolute Koi, in association with Shintaro Koi Farm, are pleased to announce we will be having a Shintaro Tategoi Grow and Show competition for the 2009 Season. Shintaro is known by many koi keepers as ‘The maker of Dreams’ and is arguably one of the best breeders in Japan.<br />Although the Shintaro lineage nowadays has a lot of unique features, the Matsunosuke roots remain clearly visible, these Tategoi Sanke are already 35-40cm.<br />From more than 1.5 million koi that are born at Shintaro Koi Farm, more than 99% are considered no good and eliminated. In the end only 4500 of the 1.5 million fry will pass the culling process. Only 150 of them should be regarded as Tategoi.<br />This is a real opportunity for the UK koi keeper to own such a breathtaking Shintaro Tategoi Sanke.<br /><br />Here are the details: <br />Absolute Koi have 30 Shintaro Tategoi Sanke Tosai bought whilst out in Japan in early April 2009. The price for each will be only £395.00 and you can buy as many as you want. For each one that you buy your name will be put into a hat. All the names will be pulled randomly and you will pick from the selection in the order your name is pulled. Obviously, the more you buy the better chance you’ll get of having a higher pick.<br />The date of the selection will be announced soon, where a marquee, barbeque, raffle and many other koi will be on show along with reps from leading manufacturers of koi products – a day not to be missed.<br /><br />So who does the judging?<br />Well, we thought the best judge for this would be Shintaro Koi Farm. After one year, a winner will be announced based on photos. The judging will be done by Masaru Saito (Shintaro) who incidentally helped pick the 30 Tategoi Sanke for this competition. The Grand Champion will be based on a combination of things and not just whichever is the largest.<br /><br />The prize for Grand Champion<br />The lucky winner http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=79 Karen Nuttall Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Keith Siddle, specialist koi and tropical marine fish artist, is participating in the South East Open Studios (SEOS) event, June 5-21 2009. He will be opening his studio near Tunbridge Wells, Kent, for visits for the first time. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=77 Karen Nuttall Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Kings Lynn Koi are pleased to announce they are the newest official stockist for the high quality, easy to install Waterco Aquabiome bead filters. Chris at Kings Lynn Koi has been searching for a top quality bead filter, and was impressed with the overall quality and simplicity, and especially the ease of installation. The well thought out design even includes an isolation valve and a sight glass for viewing the waste leaving the filter. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=76 Karen Nuttall Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Boxweld UK only supply products that we truly believe in, that comes in the form of Greenseal EPDM. But what is a Greenseal liner? http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=75 Karen Nuttall Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT On May 23 UKNishikigoi will be releasing their Matsunosuke Tosai and Nisai from Quarantine. Matsunosuke is one of the best breeders in the world so there will be quality koi available for everyone. For pictures and updates please check out www.uknishikigoi.com or email Tim at tim@uknishikigoi.com. This is going to be a great weekend. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=73 Karen Nuttall Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="color: #808080"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">During the winter months Wesley Stewart of Causeway Koi has been taking advantage of the quiet spell. For a long time there was an increasing need for a purpose built fish house specifically for the Tosai (one year old koi).</span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=72 Karen Nuttall Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="color: #808080"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">Acres Supply Aquatic Centre is a family run business, managed by brothers Rob and Dan White. They have sold coldwater fish for 15 years but have been established as a business for 38 years.<br /> AS Aquatics now boasts a newly revamped coldwater section of 11 coldwater pond vats, with a wide variety of pond fish, including a range of Grade A koi from specialist koi farmers both locally and internationally. There are also other pond fish such as Shubunkin, Goldfish, Orfe and Sturgeons are available from March onwards.<br /> You will also find a large sundries department stocking everything for your fish keeping needs. They have recently been recognised as five-star stockists of Fishmate and OASE products, and carry a full range of Aquarian Pharmacies Pond Care products as well as a Tetra Pond, Interpet, Medikoi, Cloverleaf and Dr Clarkes products. With a range of pond liners and other pond sundries it’s worth the visit.<br /> Within the past 2 years they have branched out their aquatics department to stock over 166 tanks of tropical and marine fish with hundreds of species to choose from including Discus, Cichlids and L Number catfish.<br /> There is free onsite parking, and the garden centre incorporates a coffee shop. For more information visit the website: </span></span></span><span style="color: #808080"><a href="http://www.acressupply.com"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">www.acressupply.com</span></span></a><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial"> or call: 01373 832591. You will find AS Aquatics at Acres Supply Aquatics Centre, Bay Tree Farm, Corsley Heath, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 7PP.</span>&l http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=69 Karen Nuttall Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="color: #808080"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">Nishikoi Professional is being re-launched in jars after retailers complained that the previous ‘bags’ were not ideal for stacking on the shelves. By using the quality jars that are synonymous with Nishikoi it will give parity across the range of products.</span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=68 Karen Nuttall Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="color: #808080"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">AquaForte introduces two new by-pass </span></span></span><span style="color: #808080"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">systems for the EconoBead and the </span></span></span><span style="color: #808080"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">UltraBead! Using the by-pass allows the use </span></span></span><span style="color: #808080"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">of more economical pumps.</span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=66 Karen Nuttall Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="color: #808080"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">We have all found the cost of most goods rising at a significant rate in recent months, including heating bills, food bills etc. Good value seems to be something increasingly hard to find.</span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=67 Karen Nuttall Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="color: #808080"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">Evolution Aqua have formulated and developed a completely new range of foods. They are made from only the best ingredients and by people who not only care about fish, but have a proven know how!</span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=71 Karen Nuttall Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="color: #808080"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">West Norfolk’s largest and longest established koi specialist, Kings Lynn Koi, have over 20 years’ combined koi retailing experience. They are pleased to say the new arrivals of Japanese koi are some the best value and quality they have seen.</span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=70 Karen Nuttall Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="color: #808080"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">Horticulture and aquatics supplies company Viresco (UK) Ltd has launched a new, re-branded website: </span></span></span><span style="color: #808080"><a href="http://www.viresco-uk.com"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">www.viresco-uk.com</span></span></a><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">.<br /> The new site has improved navigation, more product information and a restructured online shop for a more straightforward shopping experience. In addition the look and feel of the site has been brought up to date to reflect the current VirescoTM branding.<br /> Marketing Director, Fiona McLaughlan, said: “We are delighted with the new site – our web designers, Northallerton Web, have worked extremely hard to present a site that both represents Viresco (UK) Ltd and also provides our customers with clear information about our products and the opportunity to buy.<br /> “We are very keen on the Internet as a sales channel and the new site both defines our company’s branding and represents our commitment to our future online marketing strategy.”<br /> Originally established in 1987, Viresco (UK) Ltd provides products for gardeners, pondkeepers and aquarium enthusiasts across the country, and has recently expanded into selling across the globe. Based in Thirsk in North Yorkshire, all products are available by mail order and further details, including a downloadable brochure and order form, can be found online at </span></span></span><span style="color: #808080"><a href="http://www.viresco-uk.com"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font- http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=65 Karen Nuttall Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="color: #808080"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">Greenman Aquatics, in Dorset, are celebrating their first birthday with a party on April 18 and 19. They will be giving away free goody bags with every purchase, and there will be fun competitions to take part in.<br /> To find out more go to </span></span></span><span style="color: #808080"><a href="http://www.koimad.com"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">www.koimad.com</span></span></a><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial"> for details of free prize draws and for availability of fully quarantined koi.</span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=64 Karen Nuttall Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="color: #808080"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">Koi Water Garden Ltd supplies high quality Japanese koi to both trade and retail customers in the UK. As well as offering these koi at realistic prices, we have a full range of filters, pond pumps, koi foods, medications and pond heating – in fact we stock everything you could possibly need to make your hobby both successful and enjoyable.<br /> To find out more got to our website at </span></span></span><span style="color: #808080"><a href="http://www.koicarp.org.uk"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">www.koicarp.org.uk</span></span></a><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">.</span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=63 Karen Nuttall Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="color: #808080"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">UK Nishikigoi is the place to visit during 2009. We have high quality koi from Japanese breeders including Shintaro, Izumiya, Yagenji, Yamazaki, Hasegawa, Yamamatsu and many others.<br /> To keep up to date with what’s happening in-store, and to see how the business in developing, go to </span></span></span><span style="color: #808080"><a href="http://www.uknishikigoi.com"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">www.uknishikigoi.com</span></span></a><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">. Better still, come and visit us in person. You’ll find us at Sutton Road Farm, Sutton Manor, St Helens WA9 4BE. Telephone 01744 850276.</span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=62 Karen Nuttall Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="color: #808080"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">Since its European release some 16 months ago the Waterco MultiCyclone has won many awards around the world for innovation and environmental benefits. It has now also been awarded the prestigious NSF mark.</span></span></span> <span style="color: #808080"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial"><span style="color: #808080"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">NSF International was established in 1944, The Public Health and Safety Company™, a not-for-profit, non-governmental organisation, and is the world leader in standards development, product certification, education and risk-management for public health and safety. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=61 Karen Nuttall Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="color: #808080"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">Algarth Koi has recently moved to a bigger location. This gives them loads more room for their new fish which arrives direct from Niigata, Japan, every two weeks.</span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=60 Karen Nuttall Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="color: #808080"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">The AquaForte ‘BioFleece’ filter offers the perfect combination of mechanical and biological filtration in one unit!<br /> The filterfleece takes care of the mechanical filtration, and the ‘Bio-Drum’, with filter media, takes care of the biological filtration.</span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=59 Karen Nuttall Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="color: #808080"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">The stresses of today’s lifestyle leave us all grasping for the simple pleasures in life – a way to relax, unwind and enjoy your surroundings. A pond provides the perfect place to do this.</span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=57 Karen Nuttall Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="color: #808080"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">Miracle Animal is a natural plant extract made from the best selected organically grown ingredients that have been fermented and matured over a long period of time. </span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=58 Karen Nuttall Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="color: #808080"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">We are pleased to announce that Koi Polloi has successfully been accredited with full Bio-Security Status after being audited by Aquatic Pathobiologist Dr Paula Reynolds.</span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=56 Karen Nuttall Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="color: #808080"><span style="font-family: Arial">UKNishikigoi will be in Japan from the 2nd of April, visiting breeders such as Yamamatsu, Yagenji, Hirasawa, Hasegawa, Kazuto, Shintato, Isa, Hoshikin, Matsunosuke and many more.</span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=55 Karen Nuttall Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p> </p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=41 Mark Nutcase Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p> </p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=40 Mark Nutcase Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="color: #808080"><span style="font-size: small"><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-family: Arial">The South Hants Koi and Craft show, the biggest indoor show in Britain, can now confirm </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-family: Arial"><br /> </span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=38 Karen Nuttall Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Kings Lynn Koi will be holding an Easter weekend special event. There will be something for everyone, whatever it is you’re looking for. </span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br /> </span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=35 Karen Nuttall Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-family: Arial;">This year lots of changes are happening at Coldwater Collection</span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=36 Karen Nuttall Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="color: rgb(128, 128, 128);"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Sussex Koi are holding an Easter Open Weekend on Saturday April 11 and Sunday April 12..</span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=34 Karen Nuttall Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="color: #808080"><span style="font-family: Arial"><span style="font-size: small"><em>Dear Nishikigoi Hobbyist,</em><br /> Firstly, thank you for your interest in the soon to be published book, Nishikigoi Mondo. The original Japanese version, published in December 2007, extends to over 430 pages packed with detailed information covering all aspects of Nishikigoi.</span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=31 Karen Nuttall Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style=""><span style="font-family: Arial">Tetra, the global leader in fish food, treatments and equipment, has just launched its new-look website which hosts a vast array of advice and information for fishkeepers. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, it includes something for everyone.</span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=32 Karen Nuttall Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p> </p> <span class="DNNAlignleft" id="dnn_ctr347_ContentPane">The Administrator account is a privileged user account which allows you to manage various aspects of your site. Once you login as the Administrator, an Admin menu option will be visible in the site navigation. Please note that the first time you login to the site using this account, you will be prompted to enter a new passwo</span> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=33 Mark Nutcase Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: small"><span style="color: #808080"><span style="font-family: Arial">At Cuttlebrook Koi Farm we are holding two major events in 2009 that are a must for any koi keeper.</span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=30 Karen Nuttall Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">On March 5 Geoff Kemp of Connoisseur Koi will be back in Niigata to search out the very best high class yearlings and</span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=29 Karen Nuttall Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="color: rgb(128, 128, 128);"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The new Aquatic Animal Health Regulations (AAHR), which are due to be introduced in early 2009, will alter the way in which the ornamental fish trade is regulated within Great Britain.</span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=23 Karen Nuttall Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style=""><span style="font-family: Arial;">Hozelock Cyprio has launched a supercharged 9000-litre version of its popular all-in-one EasyClear clearwater, fountain and waterfall pump for novice pond keepers. At the same time, new and much improved versions of </span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=27 Karen Nuttall Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style=""><span style="font-family: Arial">During July 2008 Japanese Water Gardens had over 20 of their most valuable koi carp stolen from their main pond. It has taken several months and several different visits to Japanese breeders to find some worthy replacements.</span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=28 Karen Nuttall Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style=""><span style="font-family: Arial">Hanna has just launched the new 2008 model of the C203 water test meter for aquatic use. The C203 </span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=25 Karen Nuttall Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style=""><span style="font-family: Arial">Avenue Fisheries’ 50,000-gallon 17-pond quarantine facility has been independently certified as bio-secure by Paula Reynolds BSC PHD BA, and has recently been re-inspected to comply with both CEFAS and the Professional Koi Dealers Association guidelines.</span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=26 Karen Nuttall Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style=""><span style="font-family: Arial">The more you know about a subject the more enjoyable it becomes. Fishkeeping is no exception which is why Sparsholt College in Hampshire, the UK’s leading college for aquatics and fisheries training, is offering fishkeepers a chance to increase their knowledge through a series of short courses running in February and March 2008.</span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=24 Karen Nuttall Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style=""><span style="font-family: Arial">The New Evolution Aqua 'Perfect' Pump range is available NOW in five sizes from 5,000 to 16,000 litres per hour, with higher output models being developed. These pumps have been designed to give maximum</span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=22 Karen Nuttall Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">During July 2008 Japanese Water Gardens had over 20 of their most valuable koi carp stolen from their main pond. It has taken several months and several different visits to Japanese breeders to find some worthy replacements.</span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=21 Karen Nuttall Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style=""><span style="font-family: Arial">Tim Waddington of UKNishikigoi will be travelling to Japan at the beginning of March. This is when he will be</span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=20 Karen Nuttall Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: x-small"><span><span style="font-family: Arial">We are pleased to announce that the 2009 All Japan Show Grand Champion is a Yamatoya bred Showa, of 92cm, owned by Fujiki-san of Saitama prefecture.<br /> Shiraishi-san (Yamatoya president) sold this koi as Nisai and raised her to</span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=18 Karen Nuttall Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">Hozelock Cyprio has launched a supercharged 9000-litre version of its popular all-in-one EasyClear </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"><st1:country-region w:st="on"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">clearwater</span></span></st1:country-region></span><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">, fountain and waterfall pump for novice pond keepers. At the same time, new and much improved </span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=14 Karen Nuttall Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">When police were called in to investigate the disappearance of 27 koi from a pond in the village of Carlton Colville, Suffolk, locals were convinced that a gang of thieves were responsible.</span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=19 Karen Nuttall Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">We are pleased to announce the launch of four new ozone systems to augment and compliment our range of KoiOzone ozone systems launched last year.<br /> The new systems are 4gm, 8gm, 12gm and 20gm and are designed to</span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=17 Karen Nuttall Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">Blagdon’s commitment to making water gardening easy for all continues. After four years of testing and development the new Force-Hybrid pumps are ready! The Force-Hybrid pumps have been designed to</span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=16 Karen Nuttall Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">When police were called in to investigate the disappearance of 27 koi from a pond in the village of Carlton Colville, Suffolk, locals were convinced that a gang of thieves were responsible.</span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=15 Karen Nuttall Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial"><span style="">Tim Waddington of UKNishikigoi will be travelling to </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">Japan</span></span></st1:country-region></st1:place></span><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial"><span style=""> at the beginning of March. This is when he will be selecting</span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=13 Karen Nuttall Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: small">It is with great excitement that we bring you news of the 2009 All Japan Show Grand Champion! The winner is a Yamatoya bred Showa, of 92cm, owned by Fujiki-san of Saitama prefecture. Shiraishi-san (Yamatoya president) sold this koi as Nisai</span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=12 Karen Nuttall Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: small">Imperial Koi have been working hard with the Konishi Koi Farm in Japan to bring you a new and exciting website that gives a brand new insight into one of the most respected breeders in the world.</span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=10 Karen Nuttall Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: small">Avenue Fisheries’ 50,000-gallon 17-pond quarantine facility has been independently certified as bio-secure by Paula Reynolds BSC PHD BA, and has recently been re-inspected to comply with both CEFAS and the Professional Koi Dealers Association guidelines.</span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=11 Karen Nuttall Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span><span style="">Mike Snaden, of Yume Koi will be visiting the All Japan Koi Show, and also the Momotaro Auction on February 3rd. Our forte is </span></span></span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=9 Karen Nuttall Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">The more you know about a subject the more enjoyable it becomes. Fishkeeping is no exception which is why Sparsholt College <br /> </span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=5 Mark Nutcase Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Hanna has just launched the new 2008 model of the C203 water test meter for aquatic use. The C203 multi-parameter unit, like its former model, will precisely and rapidly measure ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, pH, total chlorines, dissolved oxygen, copper and phosphate levels.</span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=7 Mark Nutcase Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">The new Aquatic Animal Health Regulations (AAHR), which are due to be introduced in early 2009, will alter the way in which the ornamental fish trade is regulated within Great Britain.</span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=3 Mark Nutcase Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">The main shop is now complete and ready for viewing! Stocking koi from </span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=4 Mark Nutcase Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">Koi Zone, based in Romford, Essex, have refurbished their website and have a new product layout on the pages. It is very user friendly, offering excellent prices </span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=6 Mark Nutcase Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT