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Prestwood Petzone Koi Auction Prestwood Petzone are holding a Koi auction on Saturday 7th August as part of our celebration of 30 years in business. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=174 Mark Nuttall Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT ZNA All Japan Dates & Venue Announced The dates for the 46th Zen Nippon Airinkai All Japan Show, the second largest koi show in the world, have been confirmed. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=173 Mark Nuttall Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Automatic Fish Feeder Hozelock have launched the Automatic Fish Feeder, a clever device which can be programmed to dispense measured amounts of food at required intervals throughout the day. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=172 Mark Nuttall Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dengie Koi Now Open in Essex Dengie Koi is here for the koi enthusiast to keep their koi in top condition. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=171 Mark Nuttall Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Evolution Aqua news delivered direct to your inbox! Evolution Aqua recently launched its new monthly eNewsletter in conjunction with a fantastic competition from Koi Carp. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=170 Mark Nuttall Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Aquamite Pumps Great for Koi Ponds The Aquamite pump from Waterco has proved to be a real success within the koi industry. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=169 Karen Nuttall Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Essex Section Koi Show 2010 Richard Stevenson reports on the Essex Section’s 30th annual show, held on July 17 and 18… http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=168 Mark Nuttall Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Good news for Waterlife pond product customers It is unusual (particularly in the current business climate) for manufacturers to reduce prices. Most companies have to continually increase their prices. However, Waterlife are firm believers in spreading the benefits of cost reductions when they are able to. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=167 Karen Nuttall Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Show Time for ShowKoi Showkoi manufacture vats for the koi industry. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=166 Mark Nuttall Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Messner Pumps For Serious Koi Keepers German Pump manufacturer Messner, having established an enviable worldwide reputation for quality and innovation, now has a distribution and service. <o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=165 Mark Nuttall Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT New koi food from Peter Waddington ProBites is the new generation koi food which has been developed by Nedkoi Holland. The seasonal koi food range gives your koi the specialist nutrition they need depending on the time of year, be it spring, summer, autumn or winter, while ProBites Color-Boost ensures your koi’s depth of colour is enhanced. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=163 Karen Nuttall Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT New Aquaforce filter pumps take clear water crown Aquaforce, a new generation of seven solids handling pond water filter and waterfall pumps, has been launched by aquatics specialist Hozelock Cyprio following a rigorous two-year testing programme. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=164 Karen Nuttall Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT New Protein Shower from Koi Waterlife Introducing the Protein Shower, designed and fully tested by Koi Waterlife. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=160 Karen Nuttall Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Women Wade In To Take Top Award Women With Waders, the Herts based pond maintenance company, has been named Enterprising Business Award Winner by the Hertfordshire Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). The awards celebrate the very best of the contribution made by local businesses across the county and reflect the growing success of the Women With Waders team since the company was founded in 2005. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=162 Karen Nuttall Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Get your hands wet in Japan The summer is already upon us and now is the time when many hobbyists are thinking about an autumn trip to Japan. As usual Koi Tours will be in Niigata for much of October and November to encompass the full harvest period in addition to the many shows, including the famous Niigata Nogyosai, one of the top four shows in the world. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=159 Karen Nuttall Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Kansei: The New Food Range From UKNishikigoi UKNishikigoi would like to present our brand new range of koi food. ‘Kansei’, meaning perfect and complete in Japanese, is a new and very high quality koi food. Kansei food will provide your koi with a tasty, nutritious and well balanced diet with a high digestibility and minimal water pollution. The foods have been researched for many years and no attention to detail has been spared. New ingredients and additives have been found and designed into the food itself. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=145 Karen Nuttall Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Colombo koi food Colombo BV has now introduced their new koi food line. Colombo Premium Koi Food assures optimum health, strong colours and growth. The product contains prebiotics, beta glucans, astaxanthin, spirulina and stabilised vitamine C. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=144 Karen Nuttall Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Good news for Waterlife pond product customers It is unusual (particularly in the current business climate) for manufacturers to reduce prices. Most companies have to continually increase their prices. However, Waterlife are firm believers in spreading the benefits of cost reductions when they are able to. Recently Waterlife has managed to make savings in component costs and has improved productivity through the purchase of new manufacturing machinery. These changes have enabled Waterlife to lower the prices of a large part of their pond range. You can expect to see reduced prices in stores over the next few months as shops re-stock. These reductions will make Waterlife products even more competitive on the shelf and Waterlife feel sure their customers will welcome these positive changes. For more information on Waterlife pond products, go to: www.waterlife.co.uk. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=151 Karen Nuttall Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Roto Concept has landed! The Roto™Concept Gravity Shower™ is of a truly unique design, and by using the latest British manufacturing techniques to produce each Roto™Concept Gravity Shower™, every koi keeper can now benefit from this advanced new concept. The Roto™Concept Gravity Shower™ with patent pending features has been designed with the serious koi keeper in mind. The unique Roto™Gravity Shower Flow Valve™ system allows for the Roto™Concept Gravity Shower™ to be installed gravity fed, unlike all other showers on the market which are pump fed only. This gives koi keepers, for the first time, the ability to install a shower filter out of sight as if it were any regular gravity fed filter. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=146 Karen Nuttall Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Connoisseur Koi Connoisseur Koi’s new spring harvest babies have completed their stringent quarantine process and are now are available for sale. The spring collection features many Jumbo tosai from Nogami, Oomo and Marusho Koi Farm, plus some amazing doitsu and metallics from Kase Koi Farm. Whilst stocks last, Connoisseur Koi are offering a free Izumiya Yamabuki Ogon yearling to any customer spending over £125 on koi. To arrange a visit (appointment only) call Geoff on 0118 9760224. Connoisseur Koi are currently growing on some very special babies in preparation for their mid-summer harvest. They are being grown on at 24°C and being fed at the optimum rate to maximise their potential. None of these koi have featured on their website so be sure to make a note of the Open Day on Saturday July 10 for the release of their previously unseen stunning collection of tosai. This is just one special event being held this year – to be kept informed register on their mailing list via the website at www.connoisseurkoi.com. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=152 Karen Nuttall Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Aqua Koi trio for the National Show Aqua Koi Aquatics of Poole, Dorset have this week secured a trio of new fixtures for the National Koi Show on June 26 and 27 2010. Aqua Koi will be attending the National for the first time with a very large trade stand, and also with them at tCass Ter Haar (Managing Director) of Takazumi, based in Holland will also be attending the show with Aqua Koi, and will be present on the Aqua Koi Stand all weekend. The breaking news for both Aqua Koi and the National Show is a very special guest that will be appearing not only for the first time at the National, but also for the first time publicly in the UK. he show will be Takazumi Professional Koi Foods. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=156 Karen Nuttall Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT New! OASE Aquamax Dry The OASE Aquamax Dry range of filter and watercourse pumps has been extended for the 2010 season, with two additional models for an even wider range of pond sizes. The range now features four models, with maximum flow rates of 6,000, 7,500, 13,500 and 15,100 litres per hour, and maximum head heights of up to 5.2m. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=150 Karen Nuttall Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Koi Waterlife We are pleased to offer for sale 55 Tateshita Tosai from Oishi Koi Farm for more information go to www.koi-waterlife-centre.com. I will be arriving in Japan in a few days time, visiting many farms in Hiroshima and Isawa. These will include Takigawa, Oishi, Ooyama, Maruyama, Dainichi, Isawa Nishikigoi Centre (Matsunosuke), Sakuma and a couple of new farms. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=158 Karen Nuttall Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT A4Koi grow & show open day June 13 2010 sees the beginning of another grow and show, this time using Okawa Shiro Utsuris. These 90 tosai of approximately 22cm were picked by us on our spring trip for the bargain price of £85 entry. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=157 Karen Nuttall Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Utopia Koi auction Utopia Koi are pleased to announce the date of their first ever Bank Holiday koi auction. It is to be held on Monday May 31. For details of the koi available for sale please go to our website at www.utopiakoi.co.uk. If there is a koi you are interested in but you cannot make it on the day, then please call us to place your reserved price. We will need the koi reference number which you will see more clearly on the website. Viewing will be from 11:30am until 1pm, and the auction will begin at 1pm. Prices start from £99 – this will include all our Tosai koi from Sakai. Many other koi from the web site will also be in the auction. Light refreshments will be free on the day and we are also holding a free prize raffle. For more information email info@utopiakoi.co.uk, or call Gary on 07899 912 404 or Chris on 087956 503 768. You will find Utopia Koi at 26 Newports, Crockenhill, Nr Swanley, Kent BR8 8LE (M25 J3). http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=155 Karen Nuttall Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Cuttlebrook Koi At the end of May each year we make our final decision about which koi we will be growing on over the summer in the mud ponds and which will be transferred to our sales tanks. It’s a tough decision and it’s often a fine line between whether to grow a particular koi on in our mud ponds for a further season or whether to make it available for sale. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=154 Karen Nuttall Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Discount for BKKS members at Koi UK Ltd Koi UK Ltd will be offering a 10% discount for BKKS members at their June 5 and 6 Open Weekend. All members have to do to be eligible is to bring along their membership card. There will be a membership stand for those wishing to join and the discount will be honoured for new members joining up over the weekend. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=149 Karen Nuttall Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Great value food from Koi Waterlife Centre With many koi foods increasing in price this year, Koi Waterlife Centre are pleased to announce that Sho Koi Impact is staying at last season’s online price! http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=148 Karen Nuttall Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Koimonster.co.uk We have now fully updated and re-priced our products for the new 2010 season and we are pleased to announce that lots of products have had big price decreases. We are expecting new koi stock soon and are looking forward to a great season. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=147 Karen Nuttall Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT New powerful fluke treatment NT Labs’ already comprehensive koi care range has a new addition – Koi Care Flukasol. As most koi keepers are well aware, flukes are one of the most persistent of ecto-parasites causing stress and irritation to your koi. Treating flukes can be difficult and costly. Weighing powders accurately and trying to dissolve powdered medications can be awkward at the best of times, but not any more. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=143 Karen Nuttall Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Koi Safe Koi Safe protects koi against harmful substances in new ponds and when the water is freshened. It is a unique product that protects and sustains koi in many ways. For instance, Koi Safe binds poisonous substances such as heavy metals and neutralises the toxic effect of chlorine in tap water. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=142 Karen Nuttall Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT JBL 1-2-3 algae-free Of course, every pond owner would love to be able to add just one algaecide to their pond which would solve all algae problems for the whole year. But almost every pond enthusiast has found that this approach simply does not work. JBL has now developed a three-step concept, tested by scientists, for ponds to function permanently without algae problems. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=141 Karen Nuttall Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT NT Labs introduce Brand Ambassadors At the heart of NT Labs’ brand values is trust. Trust is seemingly earned over time and through experience, a common view shared by NT Labs’ recently inducted Brand Ambassadors Tim Fisher and Keith Holmes. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=140 Karen Nuttall Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Professional Koi Dealers Association The Professional Koi Dealers Association (PKDA) is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year, having been officially formed back in 2000 following meetings of those concerned about the future of the koi industry. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=139 Karen Nuttall Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Keith Siddle koi art If you were at the East Midlands Winter Koi Show in Burton-on-Trent in February 2010, you probably saw specialist koi and tropical marine fish artist Keith Siddle with his detailed and vibrant paintings. Keith exhibited a selection of his original paintings including ‘Living Jewels IV’ and ‘Oriental Jems I’, limited edition prints and greeting cards. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=138 Karen Nuttall Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Roto Concept has landed! The Roto™Concept Gravity Shower™ is of a truly unique design, and by using the latest British manufacturing techniques to produce each Roto™Concept Gravity Shower™, every koi keeper can now benefit from this advanced new concept. The Roto™Concept Gravity Shower™ with patent pending features has been designed with the serious koi keeper in mind. The unique Roto™Gravity Shower Flow Valve™ system allows for the Roto™Concept Gravity Shower™ to be installed gravity fed, unlike all other showers on the market which are pump fed only. This gives koi keepers, for the first time, the ability to install a shower filter out of sight as if it were any regular gravity fed filter. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=132 Karen Nuttall Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT New Website: www.nishikoi.com Nishikoi have given their website a makeover, making it simpler and easier to use than before, and clearer to navigate the various pages. Whether you want to browse the wide range of pond and koi food, or see what is the correct food to be feeding fish at certain times of the year, this website is where you should be looking. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=135 Karen Nuttall Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Cleaning is a blast with new Hozelock pressure washers The winter has left many paths, driveways, patios and decking dirty and dangerously slippery with moss, mould and mildew so it’s time for a thorough clean-up. This is when a pressure washer with its powerful cleaning ability is worth its weight in gold – so a feature-rich new range from garden watering and pump specialists Hozelock, at prices which start from under £60 (available from all branches of B&Q), is worth a look. The new, easy-to-use Compact Pressure Washer 100, High Pressure Washer 130 and Heavy Duty Pressure Washer 150 will take all the hard work out of onerous outdoor cleaning jobs. Surprisingly, given their cleaning power, the new Hozelock pressure washers use up to 60% less water than a hosepipe* thanks to a built-in pump which pressurises the restricted flow into a focused jet which can quickly remove dirt, moss, fungal growth and even weeds from hard landscaped areas. Neither water nor power is wasted as these machines all feature Hozelock’s Total Stop System which effectively puts the pressure washer into standby mode whenever the gun trigger is released. The motor responds to dynamic pressure and restarts automatically when the trigger is depressed again. For extra cleaning efficiency each model includes a detergent dispenser and comes with interchangeable variable spray turbo and rotary lances to provide the most effective spray pattern and intensity for different sizes of work area and for a wide variety of cleaning tasks. The Hozelock Compact Pressure Washer 100 model (£59.98, B&Q) is a small, lightweight (7kg) machine with a 1200w motor, 100 bar maximum pressure and a flow rate of six litres per minute – making it ideal for cleaning small patios, paths, steps, tools, lawnmowers, barbecues, garden furniture, rubbish bins and similar tasks. For larger cleaning jobs, the Hozelock High Pressure Washer 130 model (£89.98, B&Q) has a powerful 1700w motor giving 130 bar http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=134 Karen Nuttall Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 25th anniversary for LE Koi This year LE Koi is proud to be celebrating its 25-year anniversary and we invite you to come and view the fish from our latest buying trip. They are all fully quarantined and ready for sale. We have again shipped over 4000 koi. All are hand selected by us and they are all the best examples of their breed. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=133 Karen Nuttall Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Just 36 hours left to win £50 &#160;How much do you really know about nishikigoi? A new koi carp quiz has just gone live and there is only 36 hours left until the first cash prize of £50 is won. You get just 15 seconds to answer each of 25 questions so there can be no cheating! Questions vary in difficulty and the more difficult the question the higher the number of points it attracts. Complete the quiz now and there is a good chance you could be the lucky winner.&#160; You must login in to complete the quiz.. Best of luck http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=136 Mark Nuttall Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 2010 All Japan Grand Champion fed on Saki-Hikari 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 News from UKNishikigoi 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 Keep your pond or aquarium clean 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 10 Years for Kings Lynn Koi 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 Cuttlebrook Event Day 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 Launch New Food Range 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 Launch New Webiste 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. 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. 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. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=125 Karen Nuttall Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Miracle Animal Update 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 Miracle Animal Update 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 New products from Evolution Aqua 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 New ZNA Chapter formed http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=118 Karen Nuttall Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Apologies from Rainbow Koi 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 Part Exchange with the Koi Collection 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 Wave 105 Cash For Kids Winner http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=119 Karen Nuttall Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Medikoi Probiotic 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 PerformancePro Artesian 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 Yume Koi bring high end koi into the UK 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 Autumn Harvest Koi Available for Sale at UKNishikigoi 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 New Arrivals for UKNishikigoi 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 Show & Grow with South Coast 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 End of Season Sale 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. 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. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=108 Karen Nuttall Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Superbead Filters from SKS 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 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 New service from Topponds 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. 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 NEW Medium sized pellet for Hikari Koi Food 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 in Japan 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. 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 Congratulations from Isle of Ely Koi 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. 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. Both Kevin and Mike feed their fish on House of Kata Royal mix with excellent results. 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. Have you ever wondered what show judges feed their koi? Well, look at the comments below: Alan Coogan: “The Royal mix is the best food I have ever tried. Excellent growth rates and skin quality.” Heather Payne: “Since changing to Royal mix I have noticed fussy eaters feed better and leave no waste.” 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 Mount Kilimanjaro Climb 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. 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 Japan Experience 2010 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 Konichiwa UK Koi Keepers 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 Seasonal Disease Prevention 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. 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. After a ten-day elapsement period, Waterlife then recommends treating the pond with Sterazin P for flukes and worms. 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. 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. 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 Opportunities in Evolution Aqua 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. 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 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 Cuttlebrook Koi Harvest 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 It's in the bag! 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. 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 Sludge Terminator 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 Calling all Dealers 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 launch new website 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 Two New Tools for Tetra Website 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 The Proof of the Pudding is in the Bowl 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 New Water testing Meter 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 New! EconoBead 100 and 140 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 Cuttlebrook Harvest Day 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 Visit Japan Commission Free with Koi Tours 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 A sad loss for aquatics 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 Safe and Secure 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? http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=78 Karen Nuttall Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Importing: Fish Health Certificates 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. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=74 Karen Nuttall Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Cranswick Pet Products and Tropical Marine Centre buy out from Cranswick Plc 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. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=81 Karen Nuttall Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ozone Redox UVC from Aquaforte 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 Avenue Fisheries Prize Winner 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 Tategoi Sanke Grow and Show 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. Although the Shintaro lineage nowadays has a lot of unique features, the Matsunosuke roots remain clearly visible, these Tategoi Sanke are already 35-40cm. 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. This is a real opportunity for the UK koi keeper to own such a breathtaking Shintaro Tategoi Sanke. Here are the details: 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. 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. So who does the judging? 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. The prize for Grand Champion The lucky winner http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=79 Karen Nuttall Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Come and meet Keith Siddle 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 team up with Waterco 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 Tailor made pond liners from Boxweld UK 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 Matsunosuke Koi Available at UKNishikigoi 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 New fish house at Causeway Koi 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). http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=72 Karen Nuttall Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT AS Aquatics splashes out on new pond section 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. 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. 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. 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. There is free onsite parking, and the garden centre incorporates a coffee shop. For more information visit the website: <a href="http://www.acressupply.com">www.acressupply.com</a> or call: 01373 832591. You will find AS Aquatics at Acres Supply Aquatics Centre, Bay Tree Farm, Corsley Heath, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 7PP.&l http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=69 Karen Nuttall Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Nishikoi Professional product re-launch 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. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=68 Karen Nuttall Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT New by-pass systems for EconoBead and UltraBead AquaForte introduces two new by-pass systems for the EconoBead and the UltraBead! Using the by-pass allows the use of more economical pumps. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=66 Karen Nuttall Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Koi food price comparison guide 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. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=67 Karen Nuttall Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT New great quality, great value foods from EA 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! http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=71 Karen Nuttall Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT New koi arrivals at Kings Lynn Koi 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. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=70 Karen Nuttall Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Viresco launches new website Horticulture and aquatics supplies company Viresco (UK) Ltd has launched a new, re-branded website: <a href="http://www.viresco-uk.com">www.viresco-uk.com</a>. 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. 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. “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.” 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 <a href="http://www.viresco-uk.com">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. To find out more go to <a href="http://www.koimad.com">www.koimad.com</a> for details of free prize draws and for availability of fully quarantined koi. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=64 Karen Nuttall Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Get great service at Koi Water Garden Ltd 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. To find out more got to our website at <a href="http://www.koicarp.org.uk">www.koicarp.org.uk</a>. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=63 Karen Nuttall Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT The place to visit in 2009 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. To keep up to date with what’s happening in-store, and to see how the business in developing, go to <a href="http://www.uknishikigoi.com">www.uknishikigoi.com</a>. 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. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=62 Karen Nuttall Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT More accolades for the award winning MultiCyclone! 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. 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. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=61 Karen Nuttall Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Algarth Koi – New season, new Start! 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. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=60 Karen Nuttall Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT AquaForte BioFleece Biological Fleecefilter The AquaForte ‘BioFleece’ filter offers the perfect combination of mechanical and biological filtration in one unit! The filterfleece takes care of the mechanical filtration, and the ‘Bio-Drum’, with filter media, takes care of the biological filtration. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=59 Karen Nuttall Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Relax, win and simply enjoy with Tetra 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. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=57 Karen Nuttall Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Miracle Animal 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. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=58 Karen Nuttall Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Koi Polloi 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. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=56 Karen Nuttall Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT UKNishikigoi heads out to Japan 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. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=55 Karen Nuttall Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT b &#160; http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=41 Mark Nuttall Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT a &#160; http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=40 Mark Nuttall Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT New Venue for South Hants Open Show The South Hants Koi and Craft show, the biggest indoor show in Britain, can now confirm http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=38 Karen Nuttall Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Kings Lynn Koi Easter Specials Kings Lynn Koi will be holding an Easter weekend special event. There will be something for everyone, whatever it is you’re looking for. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=35 Karen Nuttall Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT New season, New name This year lots of changes are happening at Coldwater Collection http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=36 Karen Nuttall Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sussex Koi’s Easter Weekend Sussex Koi are holding an Easter Open Weekend on Saturday April 11 and Sunday April 12.. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=34 Karen Nuttall Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Nishikigoi Mondo: A message from the INPC Dear Nishikigoi Hobbyist, 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. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=31 Karen Nuttall Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT The wonder of water at your finger tips 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. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=32 Karen Nuttall Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT just on top &#160; 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 http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=33 Mark Nuttall Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Cuttlebrook Koi Special Events At Cuttlebrook Koi Farm we are holding two major events in 2009 that are a must for any koi keeper. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=30 Karen Nuttall Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Spring buying trip for Connoisseur Koi On March 5 Geoff Kemp of Connoisseur Koi will be back in Niigata to search out the very best high class yearlings and http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=29 Karen Nuttall Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT New Aquatic Animal Health Regulations 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. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=23 Karen Nuttall Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT All-in-one Pond Feature and Filtration System 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 http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=27 Karen Nuttall Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Japanese Water Gardens Replace Stolen Koi 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. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=28 Karen Nuttall Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT New Water testing Meter Hanna has just launched the new 2008 model of the C203 water test meter for aquatic use. The C203 http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=25 Karen Nuttall Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Bio-security and extended quarantine 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. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=26 Karen Nuttall Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Get the Most Out of Fishkeeping with Sparsholt 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. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=24 Karen Nuttall Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT New 'Perfect' Pond Pump from Evolution Aqua 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 http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=22 Karen Nuttall Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Japanese Water Gardens Replace Stolen Koi 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. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=21 Karen Nuttall Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Gearing up for the new season Tim Waddington of UKNishikigoi will be travelling to Japan at the beginning of March. This is when he will be http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=20 Karen Nuttall Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT All Japan Show 2009 Grand Champion 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. Shiraishi-san (Yamatoya president) sold this koi as Nisai and raised her to http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=18 Karen Nuttall Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT New all-in-one pond pump Hozelock Cyprio has launched a supercharged 9000-litre version of its popular all-in-one EasyClear <st1:country-region w:st="on">clearwater</st1:country-region>, fountain and waterfall pump for novice pond keepers. At the same time, new and much improved http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=14 Karen Nuttall Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Heron costs Suffolk koi keeper thousands 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. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=19 Karen Nuttall Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT New Ozone systems 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. The new systems are 4gm, 8gm, 12gm and 20gm and are designed to http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=17 Karen Nuttall Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Force Hybrid from Blagdon 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 http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=16 Karen Nuttall Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Heron costs Suffolk koi keeper thousands 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. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=15 Karen Nuttall Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Gearing up for the new season Tim Waddington of UKNishikigoi will be travelling to <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Japan</st1:country-region></st1:place> at the beginning of March. This is when he will be selecting http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=13 Karen Nuttall Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT All Japan Show 2009 Grand Champion 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 http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=12 Karen Nuttall Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Imperial Koi and Konishi Koi Farm 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. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=10 Karen Nuttall Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Bio-security and extended quarantine 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. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=11 Karen Nuttall Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Yume Koi and the Momotaro Koi Auction Mike Snaden, of Yume Koi will be visiting the All Japan Koi Show, and also the Momotaro Auction on February 3rd. Our forte is http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=9 Karen Nuttall Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Get the Most Out of Fishkeeping with Sparsholt The more you know about a subject the more enjoyable it becomes. Fishkeeping is no exception which is why Sparsholt College http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=5 Mark Nuttall Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT New Water testing Meter 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. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=7 Mark Nuttall Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT New Aquatic Animal Health Regulations 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. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=3 Mark Nuttall Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT UKNishikigoi Opens its Doors The main shop is now complete and ready for viewing! Stocking koi from http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=4 Mark Nuttall Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Koi Zone 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 http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=6 Mark Nuttall Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT