http://www.efficionconsulting.com/Articles.aspx A blog from Efficion Consulting on DotNetNuke, asp.net, design, and other things relating to web development. With spring just around the corner now is the time to start thinking about ways to kick start your pond. With this in mind, you should try Evolution Aqua's PURE Pond Bomb. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=285 Karen Nuttall Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT The AquaKing UVC-RVS unit with a 316 stainless steel housing can be rotated by 360˚<br />so it’s easy to install. <br /> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=284 Karen Nuttall Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT With spring just around the corner now is the time to start thinking about ways to kick start your pond. With this in mind, you should try Evolution Aqua's PURE Pond Bomb. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=283 Karen Nuttall Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Although relatively unknown to the UK koi market, Takazumi Koi Food has been a leading force in koi nutrition across mainland Europe since the late 1990s. A quick search on Google will show you just how many leading koi dealers across Europe stock this food. Given Takazumi’s presence at the Arcen Koi Show each year, they are a major player. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=282 Karen Nuttall Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Although relatively unknown to the UK koi market, Takazumi Koi Food has been a leading force in koi nutrition across mainland Europe since the late 1990s. A quick search on Google will show you just how many leading koi dealers across Europe stock this food. Given Takazumi’s presence at the Arcen Koi Show each year, they are a major player. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=281 Karen Nuttall Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT It's an exciting time for Imperial Koi Imports. They will be opening a new store very soon in Manchester. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=280 Karen Nuttall Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT It was decided at a recent show meeting that the 2012 National Koi Show is to be cancelled for the second year in a row. Not an easy decision for the Show Committee and one that will result in much sadness in many koi keeping circles. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=279 Karen Nuttall Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Formulated and developed in Japan, Kokusai offers two types of premium feeds for koi enthusiasts – Kokusai Spirulina and Kokusai Wheat-germ. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=278 Karen Nuttall Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT OASE presents to you the brand new, intelligent, high quality filter system, the ProfiClear Premium. The ProfiClear Premium is aimed towards koi specialists and other pond professionals. With its extremely reliable filter function, individualised filter modules and its unique extras, it is more than capable of the highest filtration demands. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=277 Karen Nuttall Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Cambridgeshire Koi Club is a small but enthusiastic group of people which in recent years has seen its membership grow. Just three years ago there were 15 members, and today it is proud to have grown to its present size of 70 households. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=276 Karen Nuttall Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Cambridgeshire Koi Club is a small but enthusiastic group of people which in recent years has seen its membership grow. Just three years ago there were 15 members, and today it is proud to have grown to its present size of 70 households. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=275 Karen Nuttall Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The only Official BKKS Show in Wales, this year saw the West Wales Koi Keepers 18th Annual Show on June 25 and 26 2011. This was our second indoor show and it was held in the same venue as 2010, Cams Gear Social Club, Resolven. Like last year it proved to be a great success. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=274 Karen Nuttall Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The 2011 Crouch Valley Closed Show was held at our regular venue, the South Essex Garden Show, at Barleylands Farm June on 11 and 12. As always an excited team arrived at the showground on the Thursday to set up the show. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=273 Karen Nuttall Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Our 2011 Gala Weekend proved to be our best ever! Sixteen koi returned for judging in the Grow and Show competition, the weather was fantastic and there was a great crowd of customers all weekend. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=265 Karen Nuttall Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jammy Fold Koi Farm at Bradshaw, Halifax, hosted an open day for the general public to see their amazing, high quality Japanese koi. Both koi enthusiasts and families enjoyed the event. There was a BBQ, name the dog, quiz and tombola, with local businesses kindly donating prizes which raised £201.50 which is being donated to Overgate Hospice. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=268 Karen Nuttall Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT As Koi Carp magazine celebrates its 200th issue this month, we would like to congratulate the Dutch Koi Society (NVN). The NVN will be celebrating the 100th issue of their magazine in January. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=272 Karen Nuttall Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The winners of the Sterner Aquatech UK competition in the June 2011 issue were:<br />• Prize 1: FIAP Aqua Active Pump 25000: Gerard Rogan, Blackburn.<br />• Prize 2: FIAP Aqua Active Pump 6000: Andy Patten, Wickham Bishops.<br />• Prize 3: FIAP Aqua Active solar: Mr B Goldring, Slough.<br />Congratulations to you all!<br /> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=271 Karen Nuttall Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The winners of the Sterner Aquatech UK competition in the June 2011 issue were:<br />• Prize 1: FIAP Aqua Active Pump 25000: Gerard Rogan, Blackburn.<br />• Prize 2: FIAP Aqua Active Pump 6000: Andy Patten, Wickham Bishops.<br />• Prize 3: FIAP Aqua Active solar: Mr B Goldring, Slough.<br />Congratulations to you all!<br /> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=270 Karen Nuttall Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT World leading UV water treatment specialist Triogen will soon be launching their innovative new low pressure TR2 UV range – it will be available from November 2011. The TR2 range has been designed as an ideal treatment of koi and other fish ponds and significantly enhances water quality on a very cost effective basis. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=269 Karen Nuttall Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Nishikoi Natural Range represents the new way in which some pond and koi keepers are feeding their fish. Sourced from extremely high grade ingredients they contain naturally high levels of protein, nutrients, minerals and other essential fatty acids that fish thrive on. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=267 Karen Nuttall Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Tornado Pondvac™ helps clear garden ponds of autumn leaves, as well any build up of dead matter in your pond. It can help keep your garden pond clean and is great to use at the end of the gardening season. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=266 Karen Nuttall Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Birmingham & West Midlands Koi Club cordially invite the koi keepers of the UK to visit their 9th annual koi show over the weekend of October 1 and 2 2011.<br />The show is being held once again at Highdown Nurseries, Sugar Loaf Lane, Nr Stourbridge, West Midlands DY10 3PA.<br /> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=264 Karen Nuttall Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT With over 50 years of experience Charles Austen Pumps Ltd is a manufacturer and stockist of a vast range of aquatic pumps and accessories. We have stock to cater for every budget including low cost units for tank aeration and pond pumps. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=263 Karen Nuttall Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT A koi keeper’s worst nightmare is going out into their garden and discovering their koi have been taken from the pond by a heron or cat. Both usually take fish from the sides of the pond, and it is the water surrounding the edges that are most vulnerable to predators. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=262 Karen Nuttall Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT A koi keeper’s worst nightmare is going out into their garden and discovering their koi have been taken from the pond by a heron or cat. Both usually take fish from the sides of the pond, and it is the water surrounding the edges that are most vulnerable to predators. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=254 Karen Nuttall Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Hanga Ten, the only dealer in the UK specialising in contemporary Japanese prints, has brought together a collection of exclusive koi works from five artists – Hamanishi Katsunori, Daniel Kelly, Shiomi Nana, Kojima Kimiko, and Kaneko Kunio. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=261 Karen Nuttall Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT As part of their programme of continuing product development, Fish Treatment Ltd commissioned L B Aquatics to carry out an independent trial to test Fluke-Solve™ against that scourge of koi keepers – gill flukes (Dactylogyrus). These parasites reproduce by laying eggs and, up until now, needed frequent repeat treatments of other products to rid the fish and the pond of them. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=260 Karen Nuttall Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Kitsu Koi have had a new website designed – www.kitsukoi.co.uk. The new website, featuring hundreds of items from leading brands, went live at the start of the summer, and has been a work in progress adding new items continually. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=259 Karen Nuttall Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Kitsu Koi have had a new website designed – www.kitsukoi.co.uk. The new website, featuring hundreds of items from leading brands, went live at the start of the summer, and has been a work in progress adding new items continually. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=258 Karen Nuttall Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT After a very successful first year, Dragon’s Gate Koi are having a sale of all Japanese koi starting on September 1 and continuing for the whole month. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=257 Karen Nuttall Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT After a very successful first year, Dragon’s Gate Koi are having a sale of all Japanese koi starting on September 1 and continuing for the whole month. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=256 Karen Nuttall Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT <p>The east of England was treated to a dazzling display of some of the world’s best Koi carp, with champion Koi on show in aid of the local hospital’s cancer ward. Alan Coogan, one of the most respected koi judges in the UK, hosted ‘The All Champion Big Koi Exhibition for koi carp over 70cm’ on the Severals, Newmarket on July 2 and 3.</p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=253 Karen Nuttall Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th August 2011 will see the ever popular North East Koi Club’s 11th Open Koi, Bonsai and Craft show take place. This indoor event will be held at the Federation Brewery’s Lancastrian suite, Dunston, Gateshead NE11 9JR. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=252 Karen Nuttall Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mike and Shirley Hewitt the owners of the Japanese Koi Pond in Burscough and they would like to welcome you to their fully operational state of the art Koi House, complete with its five ponds. In fact they haven’t stopped since the Koi House was opened! http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=246 Karen Nuttall Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT JanCentAn is embracing the exciting world of social media with the launch of our Twitter and YouTube web pages. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=251 Karen Nuttall Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Don’t miss Rainbow Koi’s annual Gala Weekend and Grow and Show Competition on July 30 and 31. As always it promises to be a great weekend for all koi lovers.<br />On the Saturday we will be judging last year’s koi and enjoying a barbecue. There will also be a raffle draw for the selection order, and much more.<br /> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=250 Karen Nuttall Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Fish Treatment Ltd has relocated its manufacturing to Vetark Professional, the specialist veterinary company run by Peter Scott FRCVS. Peter is an RCVS Recognised Specialist in fish and exotic pets. Vetark has recently completed the building of its GMP suite for specialist manufacture. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=249 Karen Nuttall Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT AquaForte offer a complete EconoBead filter system, suited for koi ponds up to 20,000 litres. The ‘plug and play’ filter installation is already installed on a polymer pallet from 100cm x 120cm. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=248 Karen Nuttall Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Kusuri are delighted to announce the appointment of Selective Koi Sales Limited of Hainford, Norwich as a distributor of our extensive range of koi medications, water additives and minerals. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=247 Karen Nuttall Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT A Wet ‘n’ Dry filter looks like any ordinary filter but it works in a totally different way. Conventional filters (wet filters) are good but they consume vast amounts of oxygen from the water. Traditional trickle filters (so called wet and dry filters), work at about 30% efficiency –water finds the quickest way down the media, missing most of it. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=245 Karen Nuttall Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Something special needs to be done to celebrate a big anniversary and the South East have plenty of things in store. But as their show is so far away (August 28-29) they have to keep certain things under their hat for fear of being copied! But while those things remain a secret for a little while longer, their publicity machine is beginning to get moving. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=244 Karen Nuttall Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT AquaForte Alg-Stop Liquid withdraws the nutrients from the water where the blanket weed thrives on. Alg-Stop does not contain ammonia compounds or metal salts. It is perfectly suited for natural swimming ponds as it is totally harmless for humans and pets, plants and filter bacteria. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=243 Karen Nuttall Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT One of the UK's leading online aquatic retailers Swell UK has launched a new product for controlling green water in garden ponds.<br />Swell Control Green Water contains a mixture of beneficial bacteria that can help reduce the levels of nutrients which encourage nuisance algae to grow and turn pond water green. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=242 Karen Nuttall Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Evolution Aqua's newest product for 2011, the evoUV, has now arrived! This hotly anticipated UV Clarifier is flying off the shelves and is receiving great feedback from the pond world.<br />The evoUV is the latest UV to hit the pond world. Evolution Aqua's range of clarifiers consists of three sizes – 30, 55 and 110 watt. By offering the evo30, evo55 and evo110 to the market, Evolution Aqua are catering for the needs of serious pond owners.<br /> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=241 Karen Nuttall Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT For some years now Nishikoi’s Goodbye Blanketweed has been a staple product in aquatic stores and garden centres. Its distinctive blue tub is a beacon for consumers who purchase the product.<br />With technology moving on and the need for less and easier to recycle packaging, Nishikoi have listened to consumers’ and retailers’ concerns alike. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=240 Karen Nuttall Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT AquaForte Alg-Stop Liquid withdraws the nutrients from the water where the blanket weed thrives on. Alg-Stop does not contain ammonia compounds or metal salts. It is perfectly suited for natural swimming ponds as it is totally harmless for humans and pets, plants and filter bacteria. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=239 Karen Nuttall Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sterazin P and Medizin P are now available in 250ml bottles, making these products even more convenient for koi keepers. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=238 Karen Nuttall Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is an executive agency of Defra and is responsible for the safe and effective use of veterinary medicinal products. In working towards achieving this vision we aim to protect public health, animal health, the environment and to promote animal welfare by assuring the safety, quality and efficacy of veterinary medicines. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=237 Karen Nuttall Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Specialist koi dealer Colkoi has changed its name to Birmingham Koi. It is a popular choice with koi keepers in the Birmingham area who can rely on a friendly welcome as well as good advice. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=236 Karen Nuttall Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT <p>I regret to inform the membership that due to a series of unforeseen circumstances the BKKS National Show has to be cancelled for this year.<br /> At the recent AGM, I announced that the show could only go ahead if it was financially viable and if that could not be guaranteed, then it would not be able to go ahead as the Society could not afford another large loss.<br /> When the date selected for the show was revealed at the AGM as 17th/18th September 2011 (a date chosen as there were no known clashes in the calendar), Birmingham and West Midlands Koi Club announced that was the weekend they were planning to hold their show.</p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=235 Karen Nuttall Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Walking through a glacier of treacle is how Alan Coogan describes working with the BKKS committee. He wants the membership to take control or he fears it will sink into oblivion… http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=234 Karen Nuttall Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT The staff at Kings Lynn Koi (KLK) have been busy over the winter period, installing their new on site quarantine facility. The new quarantine area is housed in the neighbouring unit, and contains three large, custom built systems. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=227 Karen Nuttall Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT House of Kata has taken the old dip test total bacteria count (cfu) system to the next level. You no longer have to send off your water samples to a lab or wait four or five days for the results using previously available home dip test kits. It can all be done in 24 hours using their test kits and the Bacteria Stove. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=233 Karen Nuttall Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Pond Guard Shuffle gives your koi ultimate protection from predators, guarding them against herons and cats. Its operation is ingenious and yet simple: at an angle of 180° and at a range of maximum 25 metres, a motion tracer will observe an approaching heron (or cat) and will immediately emit a number of blazing flashes of light and intrusive sounds of animals of prey. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=232 Karen Nuttall Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Tetra, the leading supplier in fish foods, treatments and equipment, is opening the new pond season with its ‘Quality of Life’ campaign. ‘Quality of Life’ will celebrate Tetra’s new upgraded products that help improve the water quality in your pond, the quality of nutrition for your fish and give you a chance to win a range of great prizes that will improve your quality of life! http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=231 Karen Nuttall Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Tetra, the leading supplier in fish foods, treatments and equipment, is opening the new pond season with its ‘Quality of Life’ campaign. ‘Quality of Life’ will celebrate Tetra’s new upgraded products that help improve the water quality in your pond, the quality of nutrition for your fish and give you a chance to win a range of great prizes that will improve your quality of life! http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=230 Karen Nuttall Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Experts in feeder technology, Pet Mate Ltd are a well established, world renowned manufacturer of high quality pet, aquarium and pond feeders. In fact Pet Mate will be celebrating its 25th anniversary in June of this year! The recent launch of the company’s new large capacity pond feeder looks certain to confirm its position as the number one innovator in this market. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=229 Karen Nuttall Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT At the recent 2011 Nishikigoi show held in Japan, the largest and most prolific Nishikigoi show in the world, a seven-year-old, 95cm Kohaku owned by Mr Kris Kasemsarn from Thailand and bred by the Sakai Fish Farm Company, was crowned the All Japan Grand Champion. This Grand Champion Kohaku was fed and grown using a selection of Saki-Hikari koi diets. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=228 Karen Nuttall Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT The staff at Kings Lynn Koi (KLK) have been busy over the winter period, installing their new on site quarantine facility. The new quarantine area is housed in the neighbouring unit, and contains three large, custom built systems. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=226 Karen Nuttall Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Koi history is about to be made with the '1st All European Shinkokai Koi Show'. Held on June 3-5 in The Gardens of Appeltern in Appeltern, the Netherlands, this new show will be held within KOI 2000 (also known as The Dutch Koi & Pond Days). This is the first time in history that a European koi championship will be held.<br /> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=224 Karen Nuttall Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT The next Niigata breeders auction will be held on March 9, 2011. This auction is specifically for young koi, especially those suitable for entry into the prestigious AJNPA All Japan Young Koi Show which will be held on 9th and 10th April 2011. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=222 Karen Nuttall Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT The next Niigata breeders auction will be held on March 9, 2011. This auction is specifically for young koi, especially those suitable for entry into the prestigious AJNPA All Japan Young Koi Show which will be held on 9th and 10th April 2011. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=221 Karen Nuttall Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT <p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0cm; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">I believe the British Koi Keepers Society (BKKS) is in crisis. We are a long way from its halcyon days just a few short years ago when we could arguably boast the third best quality koi show in the world.<br /> Last year saw the attendance at the National slump by almost two thirds – down from 3,250 to just 1,400. This show also saw the lowest turnout of koi in its history, with less than 300 koi shown.</font><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><br /> The quality of koi on show for the last two years has taken a dramatic downturn. There was a time when the BKKS could rely on the support of some of the best koi collections in the land. Sadly that is no longer the case. How would <st1:place w:st="on">Wimbledon</st1:place> fair if 16 out of the top 18 seeds withdrew their support?</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0cm; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">If one takes the view that last year's show is judged by this year's attendance, then the proposed show for this year could well be its last. With a financial loss last year of between £12,000 and £13,000, continuation of the society on a sound financial footing is in jeopardy.<br /> Various hypotheses have been advanced as to the dramatic drop in numbers – one being <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">England</st1:place></st1:country-region> playing in the http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=223 Alan Coogan Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sussex Koi are please to announce that the high quality koi that were selected from the autumn harvest have now completed their quarantine period. Having gone through the bio security heat ramping process, they are now available to grace your ponds.<br />This Sanke from Sakuma is one of many koi brought back from the autumn harvest http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=215 Karen Nuttall Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT It’s a busy time for us at A4Koi. The nisai stocks from the autumn trip are now<br />clear of our quarantine process and they can now be viewed and purchased. We tried<br />hard to put a collection together which, we hope, offers something for everyone.<br />This Tancho Sanke from Matsue is among the high quality harvest koi that are now for sale http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=213 Karen Nuttall Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Aquosis, the specialist koi equipment supplier, is pleased to announce the launch of the new MultiCyclone MC12 from Waterco. A development from the hugely successful award winning original MultiCyclone MC16, this new smaller model is perfectly suited to smaller ponds and lower flow rates. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=214 Karen Nuttall Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT This seven-year-old, 95cm Kohaku bred by Sakai Fish Farm was crowned Grand Champion at the AJNPA All Japan Show - undoubtedly the most prestigious event on the worldwide koi calendar, attracting visitors from across the globe. Photo: Steve Gibbins. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=220 Karen Nuttall Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Following the success of the very first PKDA Virtual Koi Show last year, another one will be held again this year on the Spring Bank Holiday weekend – May 28-30. This year an additional category will be added allowing dealers to enter the show. It will be open to all dealers, not just PKDA members. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=217 Karen Nuttall Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Koi Collection is now supplying covers for the Nexus 210 and 310, as well as the Eazy Pod. Made from a solar weave plastic bubble wrap, they make a difference of at least 2.5 to three degrees to your pond. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=216 Karen Nuttall Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT New from Nishikoi, Micro Clear™ is an advanced algae and blanketweed treatment. Triple action Micro Clear™ will do more however than just control blanketweed. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=211 Karen Nuttall Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT New from Nishikoi is the Natural Range initially consisting of three new products: Shrimp Mix, Silkworm Pupae and Shrimp & Mealworm Mix. All are packaged in 1.15-litre clear PET jars that are foil sealed for freshness. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=210 Karen Nuttall Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT New from Nishikoi is the Natural Range initially consisting of three new products: Shrimp Mix, Silkworm Pupae and Shrimp & Mealworm Mix. All are packaged in 1.15-litre clear PET jars that are foil sealed for freshness. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=209 Karen Nuttall Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Koi Water Garden Ltd announces the all new KoiOzone range of ozone generators for 2011, which are designed and manufactured in the UK. These have been especially developed with aquatic applications in mind to cater from the smallest to the largest systems. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=208 Karen Nuttall Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT At 132 pages, this is the thickest JBL Catalogue of all time, and it includes lots of novelties, information, tips and research results. The topic of energy saving is the central focus, and the new JBL CristalProfi external filter of the new Greenline generation offers up to 43% less power consumption! http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=207 Karen Nuttall Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT We offer fish keepers very strong ponds and liners that are guaranteed for 25 years. Strong and durable, there are many benefits when using our ponds. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=206 Karen Nuttall Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT We offer fish keepers very strong ponds and liners that are guaranteed for 25 years. Strong and durable, there are many benefits when using our ponds. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=205 Karen Nuttall Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT The International Koi Congress will be hed from March 11 to the 13 2011, at the Papendal Conference Center in Arnhem. This event is the place to be for koi hobbyists, dealers, breeders, veterinarians and scientists. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=204 Karen Nuttall Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT As you can see from the photo, we had a lot of snow during our January visit to Niigata, Japan. However, the usual japaneese efficiency meant that we had no problems on the roads and visited about 35 top breeders. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=202 Karen Nuttall Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Koi Carp magazine is pleased to announce that we are the exclusive European distributors for Mamoru Kodama’s new book – ‘KOISHI - Koi Breeders - Creators of Living Jewels’. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=199 Karen Nuttall Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT A President’s weekend will take place on December 4 and 5 in Newmarket at the Rutland Arms Hotel in support of breast cancer. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=200 Karen Nuttall Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT October is harvest time at Cuttlebrook Koi Farm. Thousands of tosai bred during 2010 will be harvested and ready for sale by the beginning of November. The majority of smaller koi going into the sales tanks will be between three to six inches in length and include Sanke, Kohaku, Showa, Yamatonishiki, Shiro Utsuri and Goshiki. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=193 Karen Nuttall Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Professional Koi Dealers Association (PKDA). The Association was formed back in 2000, following meetings of those concerned about the future of the koi industry, and its standards and reputation. The first task was to unite koi importers and dealers, as well as those companies manufacturing the koi goods needed for the well being of koi. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=192 Karen Nuttall Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT <p>At Yume Koi, we have always been obsessed with growing koi from Tosai or Nisai, to become superb Jumbo specimens. It seems that many people aspire to visiting us, but fear doing so because of our koi being somewhat out of reach.</p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=197 Karen Nuttall Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT You know us as a reliable manufacturer of innovative pumps and other water garden products ‘made in Germany’. After more than two decades ‘under the rainbow’, we would now like to introduce you to our new appearance. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=198 Karen Nuttall Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Innovative UK manufacturer Evolution Aqua scooped a top award at the inaugural AQUA 2010 trade show at Telford International Centre (October 6 and 7). And this time it wasn’t for one of their world renowned filtration systems! http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=195 Karen Nuttall Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Isle of Ely Koi used the prototype of the Bakki Shower Winter Cover on one of our ponds last winter with great success. This pond stayed four degrees warmer than the others, thus helping with our heating costs. We have had the prototype on display at the major koi shows this year and a lot of interest has been shown. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=196 Karen Nuttall Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT It has been rumoured for a few weeks now, but Evolution Aqua can confirm that they are developing a brand new range of ultraviolet lights, named the evoUV. The evoUV range looks set to take the pond world by storm when they go on sale early next year. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=194 Karen Nuttall Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 'Tim Waddington is now in Japan on his Autumn buying trip. His website, www.timwaddy.com, will be bringing you daily pictures and videos for your enjoyment so please check it out - there will be some great stuff on there as always from Tim. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=191 Karen Nuttall Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><img width="200" vspace="4" hspace="4" height="133" align="left" src="/Portals/0/siteimages/Car1.jpg" alt="" />Dorset’s BJ’S Koi has just received a new shipment of six to seven-inch Tosai from Izumiya. These are just a small selection of the many koi stocked from various top Japanese breeders at BJ’S Koi, the largest being an 80cm Chagoi.</span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=188 Mark Nuttall Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Dorset’s BJ’S Koi has just received a new shipment of six to seven-inch Tosai from Izumiya. These are just a small selection of the many koi stocked from various top Japanese breeders at BJ’S Koi, the largest being an 80cm Chagoi.</span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=187 Mark Nuttall Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT <p><img width="200" vspace="4" hspace="4" height="133" align="left" alt="" src="/Portals/0/siteimages/Car1.jpg" />Dorset’s BJ’S Koi has just received a new shipment of six to seven-inch Tosai from Izumiya. These are just a small selection of the many koi stocked from various top Japanese breeders at BJ’S Koi, the largest being an 80cm Chagoi.</p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=189 Mark Nuttall Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT CDH Software are close to developing some very neat software which will benefit all koi keepers no matter what stage of the hobby they are in. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=185 Karen Nuttall Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT ERIC filter systems have been produced specifically for those enthusiasts wishing to provide their quality Nishikigoi with prime water conditions. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=184 Karen Nuttall Fri, 03 Sep 2010 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. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=182 Karen Nuttall Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Select Nishikigoi International will be having a unique koi harvest in October. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=181 Karen Nuttall Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT During the course of 2010, koi bred at Cuttlebrook Koi Farm have been winning awards at koi shows around the country. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=180 Karen Nuttall Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Select Nishikigoi International will be having a unique koi harvest in October. They have been growing over 100 selected high class Tosai in their 40,000-gallon indoor growing pond. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=179 Karen Nuttall Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Are you looking for crystal clear pond water? Does your water quality need improving? Could your pond be healthier? Well, Evolution Aqua's PURE POND will solve all these problems! http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=178 Karen Nuttall Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT <p><img vspace="5" hspace="5" align="left" style="width: 220px; height: 186px;" alt="" src="/Portals/0/pods 006.jpg" />"<em>When you sit down with a plan to change the future of your business, you can’t make all the changes you would like overnight</em>."<span style=""> Clive Wiles.</span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=176 Mark Nuttall Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT <p>The ideal candidate will be a Koi expert, having knowledge in all aspects of koi keeping and retailing.<br /> As one of the largest koi retailers in the country, the successful candidate will be taking on real responsibility and be required to visit Japan to select the best nishikigoi for our customers.<br /> The purpose built facility at Japanese Koi Company is second to none and includes everything you would expect in a modern day professional koi business.<br /> There is an excellent financial package for the right candiate to be negotiated. This is a full time position.</p> <p>Anyone looking to progress their career should contact: Clive Wiles at info@japanese-koi.co.uk. Telephone: 01462 850822</p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=175 Mark Nuttall Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT <p>Prestwood Petzone are holding a Koi auction on Saturday 7th August as part of our celebration of 30 years in business.</p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=174 Mark Nuttall Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The dates for the 46th Zen Nippon Airinkai All Japan Show, the second largest koi show in the world, have been confirmed.</span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=173 Mark Nuttall Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">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.</span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=167 Karen Nuttall Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">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.</span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=172 Mark Nuttall Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Dengie Koi is here for the koi enthusiast to keep their koi in top condition.</span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=171 Mark Nuttall Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Evolution Aqua recently launched its new monthly eNewsletter in conjunction with a fantastic competition from Koi Carp. </span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=170 Mark Nuttall Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Aquamite pump from Waterco has proved to be a real success within the koi industry.</span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=169 Karen Nuttall Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Richard Stevenson reports on the Essex Section’s 30th annual show, held on July 17 and 18…<br /> </span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=168 Mark Nuttall Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">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.</span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=163 Karen Nuttall Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">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.<br /> </span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=164 Karen Nuttall Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Introducing the Protein Shower, designed and fully tested by Koi Waterlife. </span></span></p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=160 Karen Nuttall Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Women With Waders, the Herts based pond maintenance company, has been named Enterprising Business Award Winner by the Hertfordshire Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).<br />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.<br /> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=162 Karen Nuttall Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 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 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.<br /> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=145 Karen Nuttall Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 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 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.<br />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.<br />For more information on Waterlife pond products, go to: www.waterlife.co.uk.<br /> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=151 Karen Nuttall Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 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.<br />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’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.<br />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.<br />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.<br />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.<br /> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=152 Karen Nuttall Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 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. <br />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.<br /> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=156 Karen Nuttall Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 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 We are pleased to offer for sale 55 Tateshita Tosai from Oishi Koi Farm for more information go to www.koi-waterlife-centre.com.<br />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 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 are pleased to announce the date of their first ever Bank Holiday koi auction. It is to be held on Monday May 31.<br />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.<br />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.<br />Light refreshments will be free on the day and we are also holding a free prize raffle.<br />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).<br /> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=155 Karen Nuttall Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 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 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 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 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 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.<br /> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=143 Karen Nuttall Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 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 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. <br /> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=141 Karen Nuttall Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 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 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 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 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.<br />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 Nishikoi have given their website a makeover, making it simpler and easier to use than before, and clearer to navigate the various pages.<br />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.<br /> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=135 Karen Nuttall Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 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.<br />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.<br />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.<br />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.<br />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.<br />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 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 <p> How much do you really know about nishikigoi?</p> <p>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. </p> <p>You must login in to complete the quiz.. Best of luck</p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=136 Mark Nuttall Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 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 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 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 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 Nuttall Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p> </p> http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=40 Mark Nuttall 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 Nuttall 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 Nuttall 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 Nuttall 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 Nuttall 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 Nuttall 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 Nuttall Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT