Mid~Atlantic Koi The Magazine of the Mid-Atlantic Koi Club
April 2013
Mid~Atlantic Koi The Membership Magazine of the Mid-Atlantic Koi Club
Volume 26, Number 8
April 2013 Beginner’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
—Upcoming Events Long Island Chapter Meeting . . . . . .30
MAKC Corporate Members . . . . . . . . . . .7
2 MAKC Club Events . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Koi Appreciation -Conformation . . . . . .8 Bryan Bateman, Illinois
Seminar, Mr Saito
My Koi Are Not Growing! . . . . . . . . . . . .10
MAKC Koi Show
Don Harrawood, Koi Health Advisor
Doitsu Sanke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
—MAKC News President’s Message . . . . . . . .3
Cindy Graham, California
From the Editor’s Desk . . . . . .6
Glossary of Japanese Terms . . . . . . . . . .14
MAKC Health Hotline Volunteers . . . . . . . .26
Underfeeding Our Koi? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Sunshine Column . . . . . . . . .30 F..A..S..T Ads . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Ad Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Cindy Graham and Joel Burkard Carolyn Weise, Florida
The Joys of Koi Feeding & Watching! . .19 Diana Lynn Rehn, Washington
Aeromonas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Bob Passovoy, Illinois
Mid-Atlantic Koi Deadlines
New Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
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On the Road to a Koi Event . . . . . . . . . . .26 May Issue Deadline: Available Online:
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Long Island Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
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Missing Scales on Koi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Philip Gray, Long Island Don Harrawood, Koi Health Advisor
Picture to Share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Lemon Drop ready
MAKC Membership Application . . . . .35
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Mid-Atlantic Koi Magazine Editor, Carolyn Weise
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President’s Message by Philip Gray Suggestions4MAKC@gmail.com Hello All, Spring is here and as the winter season comes to an end I know many of us are excited to get outside and begin to enjoy our Koi and our ponds at the start of the season. Over the next few months it’s Election time for the club. I want to strongly encourage all members to sincerely consider running. A club is made up of its members, and each member along with their respective opinions and skills only strengthens us. I will be appointing a nominating committee and elections will begin in April for these positions: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Chapter Vice-Presidents
How it Works The President shall appoint a nominating committee consisting of three (3) persons including the chairperson, which shall present a slate of candidates for each office. At chapter meetings in April, the slate of the nominating committee shall be received into nomination followed by any additional nominations for the offices from the floor. At chapter meetings in May votes shall be cast by secret ballot for each office. Each member family in good standing may cast only one vote for each office. The nominee for each office receiving the highest number of votes shall be declared elected to that office. In the event there is a tie vote for an office, votes shall be recast at the annual meeting until one nominee receives the highest number of votes. Overview of Second Annual Tri-State hobbyists Koi Show and Breeders Koi Show Friday, May 31 – Sunday, June 2, 2013 Location: Freeport Recreation Center Local Accommodations: To make a reservation, April 2013
please contact Best Western Mill River Manor at 516-678-1300. Use Coupon Code: ‘TKC’ in order to reserve a room at this special discounted rate $129! See pages 28 and 29 for more information about this show. MAKC and the Tri-State ZNA Koi Clubs are working collaboratively on a number of events in 2013 to support each other’s annual Koi Shows and to work together to better educate the Koi hobbyist. MAKC, Tri-State ZNA and Michigan Koi and Pond Club have combined their resources to bring Mr. Masaru Saito from Shintaro Koi Farm in Japan. I am delighted to announce that on May 19th, MAKC and Tri-State will be hosting a free seminar at which Mr. Masaru Saito will be talking about “Key Strategies and Techniques to Develop Quality Koi.” Saito San has been studying and raising Koi all his life, and his Go-Sanke are acknowledged as some of the finest in the world. In 1968 Saito San worked along side his father, Syosuke, raising Yamatonishikiz, and then in 1994 he started Shintaro Koi Farm. Shintaro Koi Farm (www.shintarokoi.com) is a family owned and operated business, but many of Saito’s clients have traveled to his extensive mud ponds in Niigtata to help in the harvest and to learn more about raising exceptional Koi. This May, Saito will be bringing two Koi for each club to be raffled in support of the 2013 MAKC Koi Show. On the evening of May 19th Saito will be the honoree at a dinner to support both upcoming shows. The dinner is offered to MAKC and Tri-State ZNA members at a per person cost of $25. Space is limited for both events, so I encourage you to send your reservation promptly to Philip Gray, 211 S Ocean Ave., Freeport, NY 11520. (RSVP, no later than May 1, 2013). Japanese translators will participate in both events to ensure that you can understand the Koi lessons that Saito San is bringing to us. I look forward to seeing you at these events. President’s Message, continued on page 4
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Beginner’s Corner Ask a question and we will get you an answer.
Question: Last summer we got our pond, so this is our first spring. Someone said that spring is hard on Koi. What should we do?
Answer: True spring can be hard for Koi. This is because winter temperatures are stressful on Koi, and their surroundings can be full of Aeromonas bacteria. The 40-50°F temperature range is when bacteria start to multiply and the ciliated pathogens like Chilodinella, Costia, and Trichodina are multiplying fast. Along with this the fish have been in stressful conditions all winter. Their immune system is depressed; they could be in trouble. To combat these things be proactive. Change 10% of the water on warmer winter days about once a month. In spring (April) clean the bottom of all the leaves and other debris, then change 50% of the water (take from the bottom). Replace with clean water using declor; add 0.3% salt (3lb per. 100 gal.) use 99.5% pure salt (noniodized), no additives. Salt is safe for fish and humans. Leave salt in for two weeks. Remove by water changes later. Salt helps the fish by lowering stress and raising their osmotic balance along with killing off most of the parasites.
Note: This column offers suggestions only; the ultimate care of your pond and fish is up to you.
Wanted – Your Questions Please email your questions to makcmag@makc.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
President’s Message, continued from page 3
As many of you know, MAKC’s 2013 Annual Koi Show will be held from September 27-29, 2013 at Kodama Koi Garden at Waterford Gardens, 74 East Allendale Rd., Saddle River, NJ 07458
Add salt gradually. Example – 1000 gal. pond, needs 30 lbs. salt. Add 1/3 per day, dissolve before adding to pond. Use a tub and recirculating pump to dissolve the salt.
We are delighted that Duc Nyugen has agreed to be the Show Chair. I will take on the responsibilities of Event Chair, and we are searching for two additional leaders: the Facility Chair who will have responsibility for managing the Show’s water quality and with his/her committee for the set-up and take-down activities. The other lead position is Fundraising Chair. This leader, along with their committee, will have responsibility for lining up sponsors, identifying and securing donations, and for finding trophy sponsors. Both of these are key positions to ensure a successful event, so please call or email me to discuss you interest (Suggestions4MAKC@gmail.com or 516-967-4966).
There are two articles in KOI USA’s January/ February issue you should read. First, “Aeromonas Alley” by James Reilly, ZNA NA District Chairman and “Don’t Ignore Ponds in Winter” by Jerold Kyle, KHA Director.
As always, I welcome your partnership in our upcoming collaborative events, as well as your suggestions about what kind of events and topics you would like to see MAKC provide to its members.
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MAKC Executive Committee
From the Editor’s Desk
Philip Gray
by Carolyn Weise makcmag@makc.com
Bernie Szer
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know summer’s coming, I just know it! It’s getting warmer all the time. Just remember, April showers bring May flowers and we all want to see the reflection of flowers and trees on our ponds. So, thinking ahead, we will have pond tours (I hope) and seminars, and definitely Koi shows with the season opening ahead of us.
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Central Chapter Vice-President Looking for a Volunteer Long Island Chapter Vice-President Bruce Levine
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We thank the people who have donated articles and the clubs to which they belong. It’s wonderful to be part of such a large national/international Koi fellowship! Your Koi Friend, Carolyn
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South Chapter Vice-President Chuk Nixon
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Standing Committe es Membership Barry Hixson
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ZNA Club Representative Nicole Lembke
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MAKC Sales Ruth & Gene Rice
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WebMaster Wayne Orchard
Well, some of us are watching the pond and hoping to get through Aeromonas Alley safely, so take a look at Bob Passovoy’s article on this dread disease. I’m sure you’ve been watching, as have I, the progress of Diana Lynn Rehn’s baby Koi, and she has given us an article on the Joys of Koi Feeding and Watching.
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Saugerties (NY) Chapter Vice-President Herb Ehrich
Philip Gray
Then, we have other articles of interest to any Koi pond owner, such as that one Koi that simply will not grow- why is that?? There’s a Glossary of Japanese Terms as they apply to our hobby, making it more enjoyable to have an “educated conversation” among ourselves. How neat is that?
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North Chapter Vice-President Dan Bitcon
In this issue we’re bringing you an excellent article by Bryan Bateman on the #1 thing your fish would be judged on at a show: Conformation. And Don Harrawood was kind enough to give us another article, Missing Scales on Koi. Cindy Graham has an article on one of my favorite Koi, Sanke, which you will enjoy reading (and seeing the pictures).
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Mid-Atlantic Koi is the magazine of the Mid-Atlantic Koi Club. Material is selected for its interest to Koi keepers. MAKC accepts no responsibility for accuracy of content. Reproduction of uncopyrighted articles is permitted as long as this magazine is credited as the source. Page 6 Mid-Atlantic Koi
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Koi Appreciation Conformation by Bryan Bateman, Illinois Midwest Pond & Koi Society Newsletter, Jan/Feb
term often used, not so often fully understood, and very often misspelled, is Conformation (not con-fir-mation, unless we have taken to religious rites for our Koi). A quick check of my handy iPhone dictionary gives us the following definition in part:
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Conformation. (1) The act or process of conforming; (2) symmetrical disposition or arrangement of parts; (3) structure. This definition provides a good basis for a discussion of conformation as it relates to our Koi. Of the three criteria used in evaluating Koi (the other two being quality and pattern), Conformation is generally considered the most important. If a point system is to be used, it would be awarded from 50 to 60 points of a possible 100. You will frequently hear a Koi judge say that conformation is more important in the larger sizes and not so important in smaller, where “cuteness” takes the forefront. What is actually meant by this is that conformation is not an issue with smaller Koi; they don’t usually have conformation problems, so they most often receive across-the-board high scores in this area. The deciding factor in the smaller sizes is more often pattern and color. Conformation is still just as important; it just doesn’t come into play as often.
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Part one of our definition, “The act or process of conforming” appears redundant, however it does lead us directly to the question “Conforming to what?” We must conform to something – a standard of some sort. The standard recently adopted by the American Koi Judges Association lists conformation defects, which, depending on their severity, result in varying point deductions, with 50 points being “no defects.” This list is shown at the conclusion of this article. A much more serious conformation issue is called a “deficiency,” and refers to a Koi with an active disease, a missing anatomical structure, or a structure that does not function properly. Examples of deficiencies are a missing fin or missing the entire leading ray of a fin; a missing or non-functional eye; an active bacterial or parasite infection or severe skin condition such April 2013
as hikui or carp pox. For judging purposes, a Koi with a deficiency should be disqualified or judged in last place. Parts two and three of our definition refer to the structure of the Koi – the overall shape, or silhouette if you will. If you think of a Koi as living and moving art, you would of course expect it to have a graceful, fluid appearance as it moves through the water. A Koi that is too fat, too skinny, or bent in shape, will not have this visual effect. Nor will a Koi with fins that don’t match in size, or that has a body line that is not “sea-worthy” – a Koi should look like a good swimmer, with broad shoulders, a gradually tapering body line, and a strong, powerful caudal peduncle. As much as we are attracted to the beauty of patterns and colors, we must pay very close attention to conformation when selecting a Koi for our collection. It is a good idea to develop a system for evaluating conformation. Begin by watching the Koi swim through the water. It should swim effortlessly, gliding gracefully after each swish of the caudal fin. Squint your eyes if it helps to isolate body shape from the colors and patterns. Then begin with the head, checking the mouth, eyes, and shape of the head, moving back to the gill plates and pectoral fins, then the trunk, checking for lumps or problems with the other fins, and finally the caudal or tail area, making sure the caudal fin is not twisted and is nicely shaped. Once you have developed the skill to properly evaluate the conformation of a Koi, you will be well on your way to becoming a “wise consumer.” Following is an excerpt from the American Koi Judges Association “Judging Koi With Deficiencies and Defects,” July, 2012
Conformation Defects. 1) Head Area: Disproportionate size for body length/shape (remember to consider size of April 2013
Koi, i.e, baby Koi have larger head/body size), crooked, misshaped, bumps or indentions or flat headed. Mouth crooked or misshaped. Eyes bulging, different sizes, not in alignment, or covered with white or red film. Gill covers turned in or out or indented. Missing, short, long or misshaped barbels. 2) Shoulder/Back Area: Too large a hump on the shoulder, back swayed or not in alignment with body shape, or bumps or indentations. 3) Chest Area: Pigeon breasted or too narrow or small 4) Abdomen Area: one or both sides are bulging or has a double belly. 5) Tail Area: Tail tube too skinny in proportion to body size/shape, tail tube too short, or pelvic area shrunken or shriveled. 6) Fins: Paired fins are not symmetrical or different sizes, fins twist or flip while swimming, part of leading ray is missing, broken or has an abnormal bump or knot, fins too short or long, or fins attached at wrong angle to body. 7) Swimming: Unable to swim effortlessly around the tank without leaning to one side or in tail up or tail down position. Unable to remain neutrally buoyant and either sitting on bottom or floating on surface. 8) Body Shape/Proportion: Too short and stubby or long and skinny, too fat especially in chest region or belly hanging. 9) Conditions and infection including hikui, carp pox, white patches or spots, and popeye. Mid-Atlantic Koi Page 9
My Koi Are Not Growing!!! by Don Harrawood, Koi Health Advisor SKAPA Newsletter November 2012
f all the factors related to Koi growth are in place and your Koi are not growing, then there are several possible reasons:
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1. The genetics is a limiting factor that individual fish cannot and will not get any larger. Just as with humans, so with Koi, each individual Koi grows to a different size. Genetics will determine the maximum size of any individual Koi at any stage of its growth up to and including its final size. 2. The Koi you have purchased may be old. It may look young because it is small. But the fish has surpassed the age in which it has the capability to grow significantly. For the first 3-4 years of their lives, Koi produce growth hormones within their bodies. This is the period
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of maximum growth potential. Without correct nutrition during this initial period, the fish will not grow to its full potential. Older Koi will continue to grow, but at a much slower rate. Under normal conditions, it is not unusual for Koi to grow seven (7) inches per year for the first three years of their life. 3. Water temperatures and/or oxygen levels are low. Water temperature is one of the critical factors affecting Koi growth. In general, warmer water up to 80°F increases Koi metabolism and promotes faster growth due to increased appetites. In water below 55° Koi metabolism slows down dramatically and they eat very little. At 50° their metabolism stops almost completely and they will not eat. In general, a higher oxygen level in water is better for growth. The amount of dissolved oxygen in water is one of the limiting factors in achieving growth in Koi, in fact, it is critical for the health and growth of Koi.
warm temperatures, they digest their food in about four hours. To achieve maximum growth, Koi should be fed every four hours. Feed only as much as they will eat in about 5 minutes.
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4. Physical Crowding. Over-crowding of fish produce two elements that affect fish growth: (a) having to compete for food with other larger and more aggressive fish, and (b) poor water quality as a result of too much contamination from too many fish. 5. Poor Nutrition. Poor nutrition is a major factor in inhibiting fish growth. Good nutrition in combination with temperature, oxygen, good water quality, and genetic potential, is possibly the most critical factor in achieving growth. Under-feeding of quality food is one of the main reasons that maximum growth is not achieved in Koi. This growth/nutrition link must be achieved early in the fish's life during the period when the fish can grow rapidly. High protein foods (30% to 38% protein) promote rapid growth in Koi. Koi do not have a stomach, but have a straight gut. In April 2013
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by Cindy Graham, California
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o you discover you want a scaleless Koi. Buying one of them will be easier if you can see some of the common features they share when compared to other Koi. First let’s define this variety as separate words Doitsu and Sanke. Doitsu refers to the scalation, or in this case lack of. Doitsu means scaleless or in some cases, scaleless body, but rows of oversized scales on the top and side of the Koi. They are not as common, but you will find that most Koi varieties are available as doitsu. It is not exclusive to Sanke. One advantage of doitsu is the sharpness, kiwa, of the pattern. Sanke is pronounced sawn-kay. It is a white Koi with red patches like a Kohaku and black spots on the upper half of the body. Black stripes occasionally are seen on the pectoral fins or tail. Sanke generally do not have black on the face. Another more formal name for Sanke that you will often hear is Taisho Sanke. They are also part of the classification - Gosanke. Gosanke includes the varieties Kohaku, Sanke and Showa. Doitsu Sanke are very striking with their smooth scaleless skin. The red and black markings will jump out at you. You are looking for lacquer-like black, bright white skin and balanced red patches. Quickly here is one negative and one positive point of each of these Koi. 1. N. - Black on the face P. - Good body conformation 2. N. - Too much red on the face P. - Nice white tail break 3. N. - black markings speckled and look more like a Showa (bands of black) P. - Interesting red pattern - like a lightening bolt Sanke and Showa can often look very similar, so if in doubt ask the dealer or breeder you are buying the Koi from. ď ś Thank you to Shawn McHenry, Mystic Koi and Water Gardens, Upland, California for providing these pictures. www.mystickoi.com
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Glossary of Japanese Terms Akame (a-kah-may) red eye
Kin (kin) gold
Aka (a-kah) red
Kin rin (kin rin) gold diamond scales Kiwa (key-wah) edge of pattern
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Beni (ben-ee) red
Kohaku (co-hah-ku) white Koi with bold red patches
Benigoi (ben-ee-goy) orange red Koi 1
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Doitsu (dough-eet-sue) German – scale-less, or rows of large scales
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Kuchibeni (koo-chee-ben-ee) red on the mouth like lipstick
Gin-rin diamond scales Kuzu (koo-zoo) junk Godan (go-dan) five-step pattern Maruten (mah-roo-ten) round spot on the head (crown)
Hi (he) red 5
Matsuba (ma-tsue-bah) net-like pattern on scales (reticulation)
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Kage (kah-gay) shadow, undeveloped black
Menware (men-wah-ray) black stripe between eyes on Utsuri and Showa
Kanoko (kah-no-koh) dappled red markings
Mesu (messu) female
Ki (kee) yellow
Midori (me-doe-ree) green
Hikari (he-kah-ree) metallic Ichi (ee-chee) number 1, best
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Motoguro (moe-toe-goo-roe) black at the base of the pectoral fins Nidan (nee-dawn) two-step pattern on Kohaku
Sumi (sue-me) black
Nisai (nee-sigh) two-year-old Koi 8
Shiro Utsuri (sheer-oh oot-sir-ee) Black and white Koi. Black appears as bands around the body
Tancho (tawn-choe) red spot on the head and no other red on the body
Odome (oh-do-may) tail stop – the white area between last color on the body and tail
Tategoi (tah-tay-goy) a Koi with potential for further development
Ohmoyo (oh-moy-oh) a large pattern Tosai (toe-sigh) Koi of less then one year old Osu (oh-sue) male Tsubo sumi (sue-bow sue-me) Sanke black on white background, which may be bordered by red
Sandan (san-dawn) three-step pattern on Kohaku Sanke (sawn-kay) white Koi with red patches like a Kohaku and black spots on the upper half of the body
Yondan (yon-dawn) four-step pattern on Kohaku
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Utsuri (oot-sir-ee) (see Shiro Utsuri, Utsuri can also be red or yellow)
Sashi (sash-ee) white scales overlapping red on the leading edge of pattern
Yonsai (yon-sigh) four-year-old Koi
Showa (sho-wah) Black, red and white Koi
Special Thanks to Joel Burkard, Pan Intercorp for his help with these terms. ď ś
Shimi (she-me) small black spot (freckle) Shiro (sheer-oh) white
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Underfeeding Our Koi? by Carolyn Weise, Florida
Marylou Sparks’, Long Island Chapter delighted visitors by showing us her hand fed Koi. Many of us took turns feeding her Koi peas from our hands and food from bottles. What a fun experience.
fter reading the article by Jeff Reiter, KHA in KOI USA, Jan/Feb 2013, on “Feeding Koi” I had to do a lot of reflection. I think it is an article to give us all something to reflect on. The article explains that most “websites” are still advocating the “5-minute rule” for feeding pond fish. Well, after absorbing this information, the absolute logic of minimal feeding hit home for me.
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food they feed. Fish do not argue with us, they simply accept whatever we give them, gratefully. Well, my largest fish has certainly all the characteristics and symptoms of starvation described by Mr. Reiter in his article. He describes the 5minute rule as “probably a good standard for the effective operation of a concentration camp,” but goes on to say it doesn’t suffice for a school of Koi. Obviously, my own pond (well, one fish, anyway) is proof of that. So, what is the answer? I used Mr. Reiter’s Length to Weight Conversion Table on my pond. I SHOULD be feeding my 8 large Koi, according to the 93.7 total pounds of fish in the pond, about 4 lbs of food daily. So, by feeding a small handful April 2013
a couple of times a day, maybe three times daily, I have been starving the poor fish, especially that big (35˝) lady because she can’t compete with the smaller (24-26˝) fish.
temperatures. I will increase my feeding when the water warms up (even though in Florida it is never THAT cold, it's still colder than they like).
Now, the prospect of not feeding in order to contain growth is cruel. It is better to choose fish that will, at maturity, be the correct size for your pond, or install a larger pond which is big enough to handle the mature size of Koi. It is just as cruel to not feed (and I’m guilty of this) not feeding to keep the water “clean & clear.” If you are feeding enough to really support these fish and the water quality suffers, I now will say that you should (and I should) look at inadequate filtration as the culprit… and fix that. One reason, and Mr. Reiter pointed this out in his article, is that there is very little actual quantitative or substantive information about feeding Koi on the Internet. We have a lot of guidance in nutritional needs and how many feedings per day, but how much, that’s the guesswork we have been operating under for many years. (In all fairness, I believe Jim Reilly may have published a guide but I haven’t been able to locate it.) For me, anything that looks too much like a mathematical equation is too confusing, so therefore will not have any impact on me (or my pond’s life). This article is easy to read, makes a lot of sense, and gives you sufficient guidelines to actually put the information to use. I encourage everyone who loves their Koi to read Mr. Reiter’s article in KOI USA. Find out how your pond stacks up. Are you giving them enough food to thrive or only survive? Editors note - I tried feeding my fish a considerable amount of food during my lunch today. They seemed impressed but it's going to take a while to finish it. So, what I gathered is that Mr. Reiter's article and figures should be tempered and adjusted in accordance with water April 2013
Photo by Cindy Graham
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The Joys of Koi Feeding and Watching! by Diana Lynn Rehn, Washington
DARTH MCPHEE CAME IN FOR THE "KILL"!
was especially pleased to see an article, “Teach Your Koi To Eat From Your Hand” by Don Harrawood of the Southwest Koi and Pond Association, reprinted (with permission) in our local Koi club’s newsletter, and a recent article by Carolyn Weise “FEEDING KOI…the RIGHT way.” I was just out by my pond hand-feeding ours!
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personalities. Yes, Koi have personalities. Let me tell you about some of the individual personalities of some of my Koi:
Angel guy...well, he is a long-fin, very much like my first long-fin that was eaten by a raccoon! (Angelo was his name. Angelo looked like a 3step gin-rin Kohaku with the most beautiful shiro…oh I miss Angelo..which you must pronounce “An–schjello” in order for the name to match the beauty of that Koi. Now remember, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, but no one could deny how beautifully that long-fin floated along with his silver scales glinting in the sun). Angel guy looks like a 2-step gin-rin Kohaku with a couple of other spots thrown in for good measure. Angel Guy comes up to the feeding ring and grabs a mouth of food and then "flips" his tail around to splash me and spread the food outside the feeing ring! What an attitude that Angel Guy has...he is not angel for sure.
Angel Guy going to flip that tail with gusto.
Angel Guy looking for another piece. Page 20 Mid-Atlantic Koi
However, his attitude and actions are just fine with the Koi that are a little shy yet and don't want to come too close. They suck up the food on the outside perimeter of the feeding ring...one Koi, who won Best-in-Size at our recent show, (I call it Mr. Spanky McGarvin, after one of my bosses who is rather short, but also rather cute, now don't tell him please, and especially since "Mr." is a "Ms."..lol), I digress, back to my story, so Mr. Spanky McGarvin floats around the outside of the feeding ring looking so pretty, until she starts "sucking" VERY LOUDLY, the food floating around the ring! Not very lady-like at all! All you see is this very large mouth trying to take in as much food as she can, but it seems like she is getting more air than food with all that sucking! I know better as in the most recent show one of the judges told me she was getting a little “porky”..so see, I know she is getting enough food. We also have one of our very first Koi, Lucy, who is always the first to come to see me...until I adopted Robert Fishbach's Koi she was the largest and most brave, now Mr. Darth McPhee is right there...however Mr. Darth McPhee reminds me of the shark in Jaws..remember the scenes in April 2013
Lemon Drop taking in one piece of food, as usual, with Spanky McGarvin
that movie where you would hear that music, dun, dun, dun, dun, dun, louder and faster and then you would see that fin break the water and you knew someone was going to be crushed to a bloody pulp? Sorry, too graphic?! Okay, well, imagine Mr. Darth McPhee (23Ë?) a grey Ochiba, skimming along towards the top of the water coming towards the feeding ring..all of a sudden Mr. Darth McPhee breaks the water with his mouth wide open scooping up as much food as he can but since the food is in the feeding ring he April 2013
doesn't get any, yet...and then dives under only to come up soooo slowly inside the feeding ring to gather a huge mouthful of food...LOL...every time I see him coming towards the feeding ring I swear he is acting just like that shark in JAWS! Okay, so he is also named after one of my bosses..one that wears the SAME DANG GREY SUIT to every court date..the same grey as that ochiba! Yes, I told this boss about his name-sake. I just don't have the guts to tell the other boss Mid-Atlantic Koi Page 21
Tiny Dancer observing me outside the feeding ring
about his name-sake, Mr. Spanky McGarvin..oh he knows one Koi is named after him, he just doesn't know the real reason! And, with your cooperation, he never will..thank you for saving my bacon! Namely, the bacon I bring home! lol I also love to watch my yamabuki, (okay, I don't know if I spelled that right and, since I have been working very long days this week, am too tired to look it up)...this is one I got at the last Pacific Northwest Koi Clubs Association (PNKCA) convention...so it’s just about a year...and a dainty eater at that...it will come up and just get one or two pellets, swim off and spit them out, come and get a couple more, and then finally decide it is okay to swallow...talk about a picky Page 22 Mid-Atlantic Koi
eater..but it is eating. I think I have named this one Lemon Drop, (picture on prior page) but I have lots more bosses to name them after, if I want to. However, I live with my Koi for a long time before I actually name them...one day the name will just hit me..sort of how I named my male Himalayan cat "flower" cause I can "call him Flower if I want to!" On to Tiny Dancer, who is not so tiny I might add. Tiny Dancer comes up into the feeding ring standing on his tail, spinning, spinning, spinning, finally stopping to eat one piece of Koi food. It is like he is checking out all the morsels to see which looks the most appetizing. I do mix some of my Koi foods for variety, but I have not April 2013
noticed that Tiny Dancer prefers one food over another. Being male he is thinner than most. As he is spinning around I can see his whole body right down to his tail tube (also called a peduncle, definition: the base of a fish’s tail). I feel good that he is so healthy without any blemishes on his body. He reminds me of that little ballet dancer in the child’s jewelry box, spinning round and round, ever so slowly. Not only that Tiny Dancer has kuchibeni (red lips), all the more fun to watch him pick his piece of Koi food. So there are other Koi there greeting us every time we come out to feed...I put my hand in the water and they come "sniffing" around. Right now most prefer that I let the food go so they can greedily scarf it up as fast as they can. We have had visiting raccoons all summer long and they are a little skittish. Lucy is the one who comes the closest most often and will actually take some food from my hand. These feeding times are a wonderful time to observe their personalities, how they feed, who is eating more than others, and to check their bodies very carefully for any signs of injuries. See, an even better reason to feed smaller amounts and sitting there by the pond watching them.
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However, the best reason for me is the absolute peace I feel as I sit by the pond and hand-feed my Koi (okay, I call them mine, but I do have a husband who owns them too)! Okay now I have to go figure out a Koi name for that big long-fin that is sort of butterscotch color...Oh, good, I will call it Butterscotch, no Butterrum!
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Aeromonas by Bob Passovoy, Illinois photos by Carolyn Weise Midwest Pond & Koi Society Newsletter
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t our most recent club meeting, during the discussion of the benefits and risks of covering our ponds in the winter, this problem came up again. It is probably one of the most common diseases to attack our fish, and one of the most preventable. Aeromonas is a bacterium (Aeromonas salmonicida achromogenes) that is a natural inhabitant of bodies of fresh water. Its function in nature is to form part of the “clean-up” crew that breaks down organic materials produced by other life-forms. In the case of our backyard ponds, it degrades the shed slime coat from our Koi. It becomes a problem when our fish are stressed, injured, infested or otherwise ill. It is inactive in water temperatures below 40°F and above 68°F. Outbreaks occur within this range, typically in the early spring, when the immune systems of our fish are at their lowest point, the parasites (especially Chilodonella) are most active, and nobody has had anything to eat for a long time. The signs are redness at the base of the fins, furuncles (bumps) on the skin, progressing to deep ulcers. In unprotected ponds, where the fish tend to stay on the bottom, ulcers on the bellies of the fish are common,
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and often hard to spot. “Fin rot” is also a common presentation. Treatment is both local and systemic. As long as the lesions are not close to the gills, debridement with peroxide and disinfection with Povidone-iodine or a broad-spectrum antibiotic ointment is helpful. Injection with broad-spectrum antibiotics is most effective. Amikacin and Tobramycin (aminoglycoside antibiotics), Baytril (a veterinary fluoroquinolone) and Fortaz (a third-generation cephalosporine) have been effective, though antibiotic resistance to Baytril is becoming common. Multiple injections over a period of several weeks is recommended. During the early spring, isolation of the affected fish is critical, as is elevation of the temperature in the isolation facility to levels above 68°F. Ulcers create a breach in the Koi’s ability to maintain its salt and water balance. 3 pounds of salt per 100 gallons water in the isolation vat helps to balance this and reduces the stress on the fish. Prevention is best. Aeromonas persists in organic debris, especially the muck trapped below the gravel in the bottom of your pond. Bare liner ponds are less prone to outbreaks. Spring and fall cleanouts are very helpful, and maintenance of low parasite loads with good Koi husbandry and excellent nutrition and water quality are key.
April 2013
New Products Axiom Skimmer/Filter Combo EasyPro’s Axiom Allin-One skimmer/ filter combo includes the mechanical filtration of a skimmer with biological filtration for a complete pond filter. Mechanical filtration is achieved by the debris net and filter brushes. A second compartment holds biological media for complete water filtration. EasyPro’s ultimate tube media is included for
maximum biological filtration. Designed for ponds up to 4000 gallons without fish and 2000 gallons with fish, the Axiom All-in-One has a maximum flow rate of 60 GPM. Axiom skimmers from EasyPro are some of the most versatile systems on the market. This All-inOne skimmer/filter unit simplifies the pond system allowing pond builders with proper filtration and options other than large waterfall filters at the head of a stream or waterfall. Contact EasyPro for more information or a complete 2013 Pond & Water Feature catalog. (800) 448-3873 easypropondproducts.com
InsectShield® Work Clothes and More Gifts for this year? IInsect Shield® products are ideal for a variety of recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, gardening, canoeing and camping – just about everyone on a gift list. The technology is EPA registered, can be worn or used by the entire family and protects against a variety of insects that can cause Lyme disease, malaria and other dangerous diseases. For the Gardening Guru: Insect Shield Gardening Hats & Accessories Quick Facts About Insect Shield Repellent Apparel and Gear: Which bugs do Insect Shield products repel? Insect Shield garments repel mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, chiggers, and midges or no-see-ums. Insect Shield gear repels mosquitoes, ticks, flies and fleas.
Does Insect Shield have an odor? No. Insect Shield protection is invisible and odorless – you cannot tell it is there – but the bugs can. Questions? Contact: Janine Robertson janinerobertson@insectshield.com www.insectshield.com www.facebook.com/insectshield To see full product information please refer to the company’s website. This is for
How long does Insect Shield protection last? 70 washings – the expected lifetime of a garment. April 2013
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On the Road to a Koi Event April 13–14 Gulf Coast Koi Society Pond Tour www.gulfcoast.org April 27–28 6th Annual ZNA NorCal Koi Show San Jose Airport Garden Hotel, 1740 North First St. San Jose, CA 95112. Contact Show Chair Dinh Nguyen (408) 309-9119 http://znanorcal.org May 4–5 Lone Star Koi Club and Houston Pond Society Annual Water Garden & Pond Tour Houston, TX www.lonestarkoi.com www.houstonpondsociety.org May 17–19 Middle Georgia Koi Society 5th Annual Koi & Goldfish Show Georgia National Fairgrounds, Perry, GA www.middlegakoisociety.com May 31–June 2 Pond and Water Garden Show Freeport, Long Island Contact: Philip Gray, 516-967-4966 philiegray@mac.com www.TristateZNAKoiClub.com August 30–September 1 MKPC’s Second Koi Show/Ikona Koi Show Held at The Pond Place in Milford, Michigan. www.mkpc-se.com September 6–8 ZNA Potomac Koi Club’s 20th Annual Show See www.znapotomac.org. Page 26 Mid-Atlantic Koi
September 27–29 Mid-Atlantic Koi Club Koi Show Held at Kodama Koi Gardn at Waterfor Gardens in Saddle River, NJ www.makc.com October 4–6 South Carolina Koi & Goldfish Show Simpsonsville, SC Contact: Jim Suerth, Co-Chair 864-879-1369 Have information on an upcoming Koi event that you think others should hear about, please send the information to the editor at makcmag@makc.com. We will be glad to include it in future articles. Don’t forget your own MAKC Club has events coming up that can be found in our digital magazine or at www.makc.com. We always need volunteers for meetings and shows. We hope to see more of you visiting shows, attending club meetings, and volunteering to help at Koi events this year. It is amazing how much you can learn by helping. Take advantage of being an MAKC member and participate in the club events. See you soon at a Koi event.
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April 2013
Mid-Atlantic Koi Show
Held at – Kodama Koi Garden at Waterford Gardens 74 East Allendale Rd. Saddle River, NJ 07458
September 27 - 29 Mark your Calendars! April 2013
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A Long Island Show for Koi & Garden Enthusiasts Pond and Water Garden Show May 31 – June 2 Freeport, Long Island
“A Trip to Japan Just Around the Corner!” ou don’t need a long and expensive flight to Japan to enjoy the beauty of rare show-quality Koi and to learn what you can do to make your backyard pond and garden an oasis of serenity. For the second year the Tri-State Area will host a weekend of free events featuring spectacular Koi, as well as experts in pond and garden design. This “Pond and Water Garden Show” will be held on May 31 – June 2, 2013 in Freeport, Long Island.
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Visitors will be able to see some of the top quality Koi in the entire United States, as well as having the opportunity to bid on Koi from Japan. This three-day event will showcase standard Koi breeds such as Showa, Kohaku, and Sanke, as well as distinctive breeds such as Shiro Utsuri, Karashigoi, Goshiki, Kawarigoi, and Asagi – not often seen outside of Japan. If you love Koi, this is a must-visit show! This free Pond and Water Garden Show is open to the public and will be held at the Freeport Recreation Center on Long Island (130 East Page 28 Mid-Atlantic Koi
Merrick Road, Freeport, NY 11520 – at Liberty Avenue- 20 minutes from JFK Airport). The exhibit hours are Friday May 31 from noon until 5:00 pm; Saturday, June 1 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; and Sunday, June 2 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. A special lodging rate is available at Best Western Mill River Manor – Use coupon code TKC for a rate of $129/night (173 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre – 516-678-1300).
Some ways in which this Show will Transport you to Japan There will be Koi on exhibition from Japanese Breeders. If you choose to attend the banquet on Saturday night at Best Western Mill River Manor (banquet charge of $35/person requiring separate registration) you will have an opportunity to participate in a raffle and auction featuring Japanese Koi. Japanese judges, Tomio Motodo and Takeshi Yamamoto, are coming from Japan to participate as featured judges throughout the Show. These gentlemen bring more than 50 years of experience in the skill of raising and judging Koi. Japanese translators will be available so that you can have the benefit of their wisdom and expertise. Over the three days of exhibition more than 12 different workshops will provide detailed information on both raising and caring for Koi, as well as enhancing your garden and pond. Each of these workshops is led by an expert, with many April 2013
leaders traveling from across the country to share their knowledge. The workshops included: What Makes A Show Koi Nutrition Tips for Healthy Fish Essentials in Growing Healthy Koi Key Factors in Building Your First Pond Advanced Components of Water Garden Designs to name a few. Check the website for updates and times of workshops that interest you.
Kids are Encouraged to Participate Philip Gray, President of the Tri-State ZNA Koi Show, will once again lead an interactive workshop on both Saturday and Sunday - “How to Raise and Care for Healthy Gold Fish in your Family Aquarium.” Be sure to signup for this workshop when you come to the Show, as the first forty families will receive a free goldfish, aquarium, and initial food supply.
Hobbyists and Breeders What will distinguish this Show from other Koi Shows is that there will be separate categories of judging for Koi exhibited by Koi Hobbyists and Koi on display from Koi Breeders. More than 40 trophies will be awarded for entrants in all the thirteen different varieties of Koi, as well as all the different size categories. Participants will have an opportunity to see show Koi that are rarely on display outside of the All Japan Show in Tokyo.
Vendors and Raffle This Show will also include more than twenty vendor booths allowing the public to purchase Koi, as well as all sorts of supplies, food and equipment to support their Koi hobby. Gardeners will be able to consult with representatives from Cipriano Nursery, and kids can even purchase goldfish at Kimmy Koi Art. There will be something to tempt everyone among the vendor exhibits or to window shop for new ideas April 2013
for your garden or pond. On Sunday there will be a raffle of items donated by the vendors. Everyone who attends the weekend has an opportunity to receive a special memento for his or her visit to Freeport. This show is being hosted by the Tri-State ZNA Koi Club. Tri-State ZNA Koi Club is affiliated both with Zen Nippon Airinkai in Japan and with the Associated Koi Clubs of America. TriState Koi Club delivers all of its programs with a strong educational focus and a welcoming spirit that encourages folks at all interest levels to come see exceptional show fish and to learn more about caring for Koi and for their gardens and ponds. For the latest information about this show please go to the ZNA Club Website at www.TristateZNAKoiClub.com. CONTACT: Philip Gray, Event Producer & President of the Tri-State ZNA Koi Club 516-967-4966 philiegray@mac.com
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September 27 – 29
M A KC E v e n t s Long Island Chapter Meeting Sunday, April 7 1:00 p.m. Held at Koi Market North at the Huntington Main Street Nursery 475 West Main Street Huntington, NY 11743 www.koimarket.com Office 516-809-6771 "Opening Your Koi Pond" Contact Bruce Levine if you have questions bruce@li-koi.com • Cell: 516-477-1823
MAKC Upcoming Events Sunday, May 19 Seminar – The Development of Quality Koi Key Speaker Mr. Saito, Shintaro Koi Farm, Japan Dinner $25 (proceeds to support the MAKC Koi Show) Details repeated from page 3 Presidents Message MAKC and the Tri-State ZNA Koi Clubs are working collaboratively on a number of events in 2013. I am delighted to announce that on May 19th, both Clubs will be hosting a free seminar at which Masaru Saito from Shintaro Koi Farm in Japan will be talking about “Key Strategies and Techniques to Develop Quality Koi.” Saito San has been studying and raising Koi all his life, and his Go-Sanke are acknowledged as some of the finest in the world. In 1968 Saito San worked along side his father, Syosuke, raising Yamatonishiki , and then in 1994 he started Shintaro Koi Farm. Shintaro Koi Farm (www.shintarokoi.com) is a family owned and operated business, but many of Saito’s clients have traveled to his extensive mud ponds in Niigtata to help in the harvest and to learn more about raising exceptional Koi. Page 30 Mid-Atlantic Koi
MAKC Koi Show Held at Kodama Koi Farm at Waterford Gardens 74 East Allendale Road Saddle River, New Jersey
Send your meeting and event information to Joyce Spears 856-478-2952 or gjs63@comcast.net. Deadline April 1st for the May 2013 issue.
Sunshine Column We want to send thoughts, hugs and prayers for Brenda and Charlie Atwell in Georgia. They were in a bad auto accident, with Brenda suffering broken ribs and Charlie in ICU. Please get well! You can send cards to Brenda and Charlie Atwell 295 Birch Bend Dr. Alpharetta, GA 30004 Know someone to list in our Sunshine Column - Email Carolyn Weise, Editor makcmag@makc.com
April 2013
Missing Scales on Koi by Don Harrawood, Koi Health Advisor
ave you noticed scales on the bottom of your pond, or a scale hanging loose on one of your Koi that will eventually fall off ?
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It is not uncommon for Koi to lose scales, and the loss can be a potential area for pathogens to enter their body and produce an ulcer. However not all scale loss is a problem. The scale is produced by the dermis (deep skin layer) and protrudes through the epidermis. It is covered by a protective layer of mucus. It can easily be dislodged and lost. By definition the loss of a scale creates an ulcer. However, a healthy fish will produce a new scale and the ulcer will be mended quickly without causing a problem.
ulcer by definition. If you are healthy and have a fully functioning immune system, the injury will heal just fine. It is part of living. Massive scale loss, poor water quality, low temperatures and other stresses can contribute to illness in a Koi that loses scales. But healthy Koi in clean water will produce a new one easily. Low water temperatures will delay recovery, (because their immune system slows during cold temperatures) but even that is not a problem unless other factors are at work. ď ś
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F..A..S..T.. Ads – April Disclaimer: MAKC and its officers assume no responsibility for claims of advertisers or the quality/serviceability of goods offered.
FOR SALE Remember any MAKC member can list their Koi, pond, or related items for sale here in your magazine at no charge. Please contact Ellie today if you have something for sale. BAMBOO. Winter hardy and tropical for indoors. Thinning collection. Reasonable prices. Call Ron Altman, NY 718-442-1673 (Office) or 908-658-3055 (H). HOUSE FOR SALE – SILVER SPRlNG, MD Spacious (3112 sf) 5 br/3ba rambler sited in center of cul de sac on 13530 sf private lot w/6000 gal unique grotto waterfall with intricate high-tech filter system stocked with big Japanese Koi. $425,000 Tish Ziner (Realty Force) 301-793-8474 or tishziner@mris.com
F..A..S..T.. Ads Policy & Deadlines F..A..S..T.. Ads are available FREE to MAKC members only; no commercial ads. Ads are limited to 10 items and must include name, phone number, town and state. Deadline is the 1st of each month. Help do you have an hour or two? We need a volunteer to manage this page. Please contact
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KOI FOR SALE. Overstocked at Millbrook Pond in Haverford, PA. Contact Tom East for less than wholesale pricing on beautiful and healthy Koi. tomeast21@gmail.com or 610-937-0321.
WANTED KOI. Foster Home. Large natural pond. Happy to accept your overgrown or unwanted “children.” Call Rich Menashe in Metuchen, NJ, 732-767-0720. KOI. Wanted Healthy Pond Grade KOI over 10˝. Will pay reasonable prices. I have a 750,000 gallon pond and will adopt any unwanted KOI. Call Joseph Pollock in Virginia at 540-788-9222. KOI. Wanted for large deep natural pond next to soon to be built wine tasting room in wine country of Northern Virginia. Happy to accept any and all Koi of any size and color. Stop by and visit them next year when our tasting room opens. Call Mark Malick in Purcellville, VA, 540-270-3399 (cell). KOI BITO MAGAZINES – in good condition. Send list with asking price, or call Roger Klocke 701-491-2803, E-mail at rklockejr@aol.com. Mailing address: Roger Klocke, 4805 Meadow Creek Dr., Fargo, ND 58104. KOI STORE EMPLOYEE. Looking for a knowledgeable Koi and pond hobbyist. Part-time, competitive pay. Outstanding employee discounts! Call John at Blue Ribbon Koi Products. 703-753-7566. MAKC CENTRAL CHAPTER VICEPRESIDENT. Schedule 4 to 12 meetings per year. This includes making sure that the meeting April 2013
announcement is submitted to the magazine and the MAKC website. Plenty of advice and support are available. Your "compensation" .... knowing that you have given back to MAKC and your fellow members. Please don't wait for someone else to step forward! MAKC is a membership organization. If more than one person is interested, you can share the fun! E-mail Philip Gray at philiegray@mac.com or call 516-486-5163.
Mid-Atlantic Koi Ad Index Aquaculture Bead
Long Island Fish Hospital . . .11
Filter Specialists . . . . . . . . .5, 7 Aquatic Nutrition –
Mazuri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Blackwater Gold–N . . . . . . .23 Hikari . . . . . . . . . .7, Back Cover
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Matala USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Nisei Koi Farm . . . . . . . . . .7, 18 Pentair Aquatic
Kloubec Koi Farm . . . . . . . . .11
Eco-Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . .23
Kodama Koi Farm . . . . . . . .5, 7
Quality Koi Company . . . .7, 18
Advertise in Mid-Atlantic Koi! Ad Rates from $15/issue* for a business card ad to $300/issue* for a full page color ad. Reach your target audience of Koi keepers & water gardeners each month and leave your competition in the dust!! Contact Philip Gray at 516-486-5163 (leave message) or e-mail: philiegray@mac.com to request information on our advertiser packages and/or a copy of our ad rate sheet. *With an annual 10 issue contract.
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A Picture to Share
April Showers bring May Flowers? Hope your lilies are starting to bloom. Photo shared by Carolyn Weise, Florida, MAKC. Have a picture to share? Send your photos to the Editor, Carolyn Weise at makcmag@makc.com. ď ś Page 34 Mid-Atlantic Koi
April 2013
MAKC Membership Application
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e are pleased that you have inquired about membership in the Mid-Atlantic Koi Club. The club meets monthly at convenient regional locations in the Mid-Atlantic area and also publishes an informative monthly magazine (bi-monthly in Nov/Dec & Jan/Feb).
Our dues are $30 per year, per family (includes $15.00 for a one-year subscription to Mid-Atlantic Koi Online Magazine). The club year runs June 1st through May 31st of the following year. (Dues are pro-rated per month. Those who join in January or after are also asked to join for the following year.) Join for 4 years for $100 and save - $20. Overseas Membership - $40 per year. Corporate Membership $275 per year which includes advertising and other benefits. Call Barry Hixson at 610-262-5184 or e-mail: makcmembers@verizon.net for details. Please consult the following chart for the proper amount and send your check (payable to the Mid-Atlantic Koi Club) to me, Barry Hixon, 5465 Towanda Dr., Bethlehem, PA 18017. Jan
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June
July
Aug
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Oct
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$42.50
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$37.50
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$15
As soon as I receive your check, I will send you a "Welcome to MAKC" email and a list of upcoming meetings in your area. You will also be given the date of your membership expiration. Your email will be added to our MAKC Notice Group to allow you to receive MAKC news and up-to-date information. A great source of information is our MAKC website: www.makc.com. The MAKC membership list may be made available (upon approval by the MAKC Executive Committee) for the dissemination of Koi-related information.
Welcome to MAKC! I sincerely believe you will enjoy it as much as we all do. Barry Hixson Membership Committee Mid-Atlantic Koi Club
PLEASE PRINT (You may omit any information that may be sensitive such as unlisted phone numbers or email accounts.) LAST NAME ________________________ FIRST NAME(S) _________________________ (If Applicable) CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP NAME: ______________________________________ ADDRESS ______________________________ CITY__________________ STATE _____ ZIP______ TELEPHONE ______________________ E-MAIL ________________________________ OCCUPATION(S)______________________ Do you have a pond?____ Dimensions____________ Gallons________ Type filter________________ Do you keep Koi or Goldfish?__________ Type______________ Size___________ How Many? ______ Are there any Koi related problems you need help with?_________ If so, what kind?_______________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Do you have special talents, knowledge or interest you would be willing to share with us? _________ If so, what kind? __________________________________________________________________ Would you be willing to have a Koi Club meeting at your home? _______________________________ SIGNATURE ____________________________ DATE ____________ AMOUNT PAID ___________ April 2013
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