Mid~Atlantic Koi The Magazine of The Mid-Atlantic Koi Club October 2012
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Mid~Atlantic Koi The Membership Magazine of the Mid-Atlantic Koi Club
Volume 26, Number 4
October 2012
—Upcoming Event Central & North Chapter Meeting . .31 Long Island Chapter Meeting . . . . . .31 Saugerties Chapter Meetings . . . . . . .31
Beginner’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 MAKC Corporate Members . . . . . . . . . . .7
—MAKC News President’s Message . . . . . . . .4 From the Editor’s Desk . . . . .5 MAKC Health Hotline Volunteers . . . . . . . .30 Sunshine Column . . . . . . . . .31 F..A..S..T Ads . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Ad Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Mid-Atlantic Koi Deadlines for articles, meeting announcements and ads Nov/Dec Issue Deadline: October 15 Available Online: November 15 Jan/Feb Issue Deadline: Available Online:
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You Might be Over Feeding Your Koi or Goldfish If? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Ray Jordan, Texas
Koi Classification & Judging Criteria - Part 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Douglas Dahl, California
Helpful Pond Items: Pond Pumps . . . .19 Don Harrawood, Texas
Retirement Pond in Flat Rock – Part 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Wayne Orchard & Susan Boland, North Carolina
Who Would Have Seen That Coming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Koi in Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Carolyn Weise, Florida
New Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 More Helpful Pond Items . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Don Harrawood, Texas
On the Road to a Koi Event . . . . . . . . . .30 Photo by Paula Biles, Florida
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Picture to Share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 MAKC Membership Application . . . . . .35
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President’s Message by Philip Gray Suggestions4MAKC@gmail.com Hello All, The clubs next big club event will be at Quality Koi on October 6, 2012 – A Day of Harvesting. Please RSVP to your Chapter VP or myself by September 29, 2012 if you are interested in attending.
Mid-Atlantic Koi Magazine As we work towards some new ideas for the magazine, I wanted to share with you what the committee has been working on: An idea that has been discussed is the possibility of having the magazine available in 6 issues rather than the current standard 10 issues, this would reduce printing costs. Another idea that we are looking into is direct online subscription, this system would provide each member with an email and password to download and access the monthly magazine, very similar to how the magazine is currently distributed but providing much easier access. You would always be able to access the magazine through our website however this method would bring the delivery directly to our members as soon as the magazine is available. Another suggestion that was received was possibly renaming the magazine. As the committee and I work to make the magazine more accessible, I want to encourage that any member with any suggestions or feedback please take the time to email me as we work towards bringing those ideas that best suit the club into fruition. Page 4 Mid-Atlantic Koi
Koi Show 2013 I am excited to bring to you some news regarding next year’s show. Our tentative date is July 26th28th with a tentative location of Allentown, PA. I look forward to bringing you many more updates during the next coming months, as we prepare for the show we are asking for volunteers to lead several committees as well as members to volunteer for these committees. Committees include: • Event Committee • Vendor Committee • Advertising Committee • Judge Hosting Committee • Member Accommodations Committee • Awards Committee • Set-up/Breakdown Committee • Fund Raising Committee If you are interested in leading or volunteering for any of these committees please contact me by email: Suggestions4MAKC@gmail.com
Survey In the next coming weeks, I will be sending out a survey to all members. Your participation in this survey is going to be extremely poignant. It will help gauge what direction the club will moving towards in the next year. See the November/December issue for a full review of this years koi show. Mid-Atlantic Koi is published digitally each month except for combined issues November/December and January/February, by the Mid-Atlantic Koi Club, a non-profit membership organization at 5465 Towanda Dr., Bethlehem, PA 18017. ISSN# 1093-0310 © Mid-Atlantic Koi Club, 2012
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MAKC Executive Committee
From the Editor’s Desk
Philip Gray
by Carolyn Weise makcmag@makc.com
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Carolyn Broussard
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ow did you do this year with your pond? Did it stay nice and clear or did you have problems with algae, illness, or other things?? In this issue, we have a number of trouble-shooting and problem-saving articles for your convenience. Feeding, or over-feeding, is probably the #1 offender when it comes to poor water quality, with over-stocking right behind. Somehow, they seem to go hand-in-hand in most ponds. There’s always another pretty Koi I just have to have for the pond. Be sure to read (don’t just look at the pictures) Ray Jordan’s wonderful article on feeding Koi and Goldfish. Please.
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President (516) 486-5163 philiegray@mac.com Cell (516) 967-4966
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Central Chapter Vice-President Looking for a Volunteer Long Island Chapter Vice-President Bruce Levine
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Then, to make sure you check out Don Harrawood’s Helpful Pond Items. He has the greatest stuff for Koi ponds I’ve ever seen. Koi classification is something we grow into. After we buy our initial Koi, we all tend to buy more selectively over the years. I would never have dreamed of “named” varieties when I put in my first pond, but now, I’m willing to ransom the house for a really good one. Yes, I am Koi Kichi! It happens. Read Doug Dahl’s article and check out the sumi development on page 23. This is good stuff!
Chuk Nixon
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Standing Committe es Membership Barry Hixson
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Philip Gray
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ZNA Club Representative Nicole Lembke
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MAKC Sales Ruth & Gene Rice
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Of course, down to the basic element, the pond, without which none of us would have a Koi- see my thought-out article about Koi in Winter - Pond Stratification and enjoy the fruits of Susan and Wayne’s labors! See you in November…
Michael Snyder
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WebMaster Wayne Orchard
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Exe cut ive B o ard Adv isor y Committe e
Your Koi Friend, Carolyn
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Mid-Atlantic Koi Magazine Editor, Carolyn Weise
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Betty Roemer
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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. October 2012
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Beginner’s Corner Ask a question and we will get you an answer.
Question: The level in my pond has been going down, I suspect a leak. How do I find the leak?
Answer: This can be very frustrating. If approached systematically, leaks can be found and easily corrected. Most pond leaks are not found in the pond itself. Most of the time leaks are from an external force. Animals, for instance chipmunks or voles can move rocks around the pond or chew a hole in the liner. To find and fix leaks follow the list below. 1. Start by looking around the edges of the pond or stream for wet spots in the soil. 2. Fill pond, turn off or divert the waterfall, wait several hours to check the water level. 3. If it drops let it drop until it stops, the leak should be just below where the water stops. 4. If the pond doesn’t drop then the leak is in the waterfall, the stream or the plumbing. 5. If a hole is found in the liner, take the following steps.
a. Drain water till the hole is exposed. b. Clean liner with a wire brush and mineral spirits. c. Apply patch about two inches wider than hole. d. If the hole is larger apply patch to both sides. e. Refill pond and check again for leaks. 6. If the leak is found in the plumbing, repair accordingly. Note: This column offers suggestions only; the ultimate care of your pond and fish is up to you.
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You Might be Over Feeding Your Koi or Goldfish If? by Ray Jordan, Texas Photo by Paula Biles
any of the phone calls and questions I get concerning Koi or Goldfish problems are directly or indirectly related to feeding. Most of this article will apply to both Koi and Goldfish. However, there are some special considerations to feeding Goldfish. Feeding correctly involved more than you might think. First and last, everyone feeds his or her fish too much! You do it and I do it. It is just so much fun to see them come to us and eat. But, we could be killing our pets with kindness. Please consider the following: You might be over feeding your fish if…(or feeding the wrong food)
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• Your water is cloudy or green • You see foam on the surface of your pond (Turn off your skimmer if you have one for Page 8 Mid-Atlantic Koi
several hours to determine if foam will build up) • You observe fish poop that is floating instead of sinking • Your fish look more like sumo wrestlers than gymnasts • The white color in your adult fish is yellowish or pink instead of bright white • Your fish start losing their color • There is unconsumed food after feeding ends • Your fish are getting sick or dying
The most common questions I am asked about feeding fish are
Q – What should I feed my Koi/Goldfish? A – Short Answer: Most hobbyists feed a basic diet of a manufactured Koi or Goldfish food and supplement with fruits, vegetables, cereals, shrimp, krill, worms, etc. October 2012
Long Answer: You should feed a fresh high quality manufactured fish food as your fish’s basic diet. Koi and Goldfish need the same types of nutrients as we do. That is, they need carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins and minerals. Fish digest carbohydrates at a lower rate than we do and should receive very little fat. Koi & Goldfish do very poorly on fish food based on corn. Since corn is cheap some pond fish foods or catfish foods use it as the main ingredient. Avoid food that lists corn as one of the top four ingredients. Fish meal and wheat germ is a much better main ingredient for Koi and Goldfish. Good foods will have about 32% – 40% protein based on wheat germ, fish meal and/or shrimp/krill meal, sea weed (spirulina) soybean meal, and assorted cereals. Fat should be 6% or less and ash content 10% or less. Look for vitamins: A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C & E. If your Koi or Goldfish food doesn’t clearly tell you what is in it they probably don’t want you to know. TIP: Look at the Champion fish at shows that have deep colors, bright whites, and strong body shapes then ask their owners what they feed their fish. You want the freshest food you can buy and you need to keep it fresh. If possible buy food that has a manufactured or expiration date. Buy from a dealer that sells lots of food and therefore has fresh food. Buy in small enough bags that you can use it within 23 weeks of opening. Vitamin levels start dropping as soon as manufactured and even faster as soon as you open the bag and expose it to air. Do not let fish food get warm or damp. It will quickly spoil and get moldy. Many times sick or dead fish can be traced directly to “spoiled” food. I recommend putting opened fish food in airtight containers such as a ziplock bag in the refrigerator. This will allow you to squeeze out the air each time you reseal the bag. If in doubt about your food being spoiled throw it out. I once visited someone that kept having fish die and I noticed some fish swollen from internal infections. When I saw a huge half used open bag October 2012
of food in the tool shed I check it out. I found just under the surface of the food was a solid lump of moldy disgusting yucky stuff. The owner threw out the bad food and his fish health problems quickly disappeared. I know a giant bag is cheaper but please believe me when I tell you it can cost you a lot more in the long run.
Q – How much and how often should you feed your Koi & Goldfish?
A – Short Answer: Feed less total food per day and give more frequent feedings. Long-Long Answer: Everyone I know feeds his or her fish too much! I do it and so do you. Koi and Goldfish feeding should be based on a combination of water temperature and total weight of fish in your pond. Fish are coldblooded creatures and cannot digest food well once pond water drops and stays much below 50°F. In colder winter months Koi and Goldfish in outside ponds become dormant. Yes, they will eat if fed but the food mostly passes through them and then pollutes the water and your filter system without doing your fish much good. In fact, your biological filter is mostly inactive below 50°F so any ammonia and waste produced by the undigested food cannot be process by your filter system. If ammonia or nitrite levels go high enough it can easily stress or even kill your fish. Here is the feeding schedule I try to use. Use average weekly water temperature. Optimum water temperature is about 72–76°F for Koi and 75–80°F for Goldfish. • Below 50°F –do not feed • Start feeding in spring as water warms and stays above 50°F. For first few weeks feed only every few days and very sparingly, maybe 2-3 pellets per fish. Try to feed in late afternoon when water is warmest and fish will be better able to digest. • 55°F to 60°F - Slowly increase feeding to every Mid-Atlantic Koi Page 9
other day and finally to every day near 60°F. Feed about 0.5% of fish weight. • 60°F–70°F –increase feed to 1% at 65°F and 1.5% to 2% of total fish weight at 70°F. Best to split into 2-3 daily feedings • 70°F–80°F - feed 2% to 3% of total fish weight divided into 2-3 feedings. • 80°F–90°F - reduce feeding from 2% down to 1% of total fish weight divided into 2-3 feedings • 90°F–100°F –do not feed or just feed a tiny bit every few days early in morning when cooler According to this formula if you had 35 lbs. of fish in your pond (This is a lot of fish folks – about 44 twelve inch Koi) and the water temperature is 75°F you could feed up to 1lb of food a day divided into 2–3 feedings. Remember this is the optimum water temperature and in S. Texas you might only feed at this rate for 3–4 weeks in the spring and maybe about the same in the fall. But how do you find out how much your fish weigh? Well you could guess or you could put one of average size in a plastic bag and sneak into the grocery store and.... Or you can estimate each of your fishes length in inches and use the following chart to calculate each fish's weight and then add up the weight of all your fish.
There is some pretty interesting information in the chart. Notice how the weight of fish increases logarithmically as the length increases. For example almost 50% of the total fish weight is the three 22˝ fish. With some fish foods such as Tetra Koi sticks almost all the moisture is removed so the food is very light weight. The calculation suggested above would not work with that type of food. In practice this chart and formula is just a starting point. You should look to your fish to tell you if they are getting the right nutrition. Healthy fish will have bright colors, and a very bright shiny white color. Their skin will almost glow and they will be very active and feed vigorously. Look to the clues listed in the beginning of this article for problems that suggest over-feeding or poor nutrition. A hungry fish is a healthy fish. I feed the amount of food I use by volume. For example, at optimum water temperature I feed my Koi about 2 cups of food a day divided into 2–3 feedings. This weighs about 3/4 of a lb. We have a 100-gallon aquarium with 5 small Orandas. I feed 1/2 teaspoon of Goldfish food daily divided into several feedings.
Q – What Feeding Supplements are recommended?
*Estimate based on length of “average” Koi. Adjust for fatter or skinnier Koi. With Long Fin Koi and goldfish I would not include tails in the length estimates. Page 10 Mid-Atlantic Koi
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A – In addition to the basic manufactured Koi or Goldfish foods I like to feed some additional foods to help insure my fish get a well balanced diet. Also many of these foods seem to be a real treat for the fish and they turn into a “Fish Tornado” when certain foods are offered. The things that my fish seem to like the most are freeze dried krill and baby peas. They go nuts when I offer these treats. You can buy freeze died krill in most places where you buy fish food or it can be ordered. They also love canned baby peas (silver can, of course). I just toss a handful to the fish a few times a week. I bet you can hear the slurping sounds of happy greedy Koi a block away. Koi can also be trained to eat romaine lettuce, oranges, grapefruit, watermelon, cantaloupe, bananas, bell peppers, carrots, spinach, zucchini, Swiss chard, cooked rice and pasta, and cooked pinto beans. I buy a jar of vitamin C powder from a health food store each spring and dissolve a teaspoon in a small amount of water and mix into the Koi food I feed for the first few weeks each spring. I believe this has helped cut down on spring disease problems and is very easy to do. I'll bet you could tell me many other things that your fish eat as well. Many of the Koi magazines and web sites offer recipes for making your own fish food if you would like to experiment.
Special Foods There are Koi and Goldfish foods that are called “Color” foods. These foods contain coloring agents, often “Spirulina,” which is from blue green algae and can enhance red colors. Color food is much more expensive and higher in protein than basic food. Therefore if used it should only be fed at optimum water temperatures and only for short periods of time. If you feed color food too long your fishes' white color will turn yellowish. Also color food only enhances red so fish of any other color will not benefit. I personally, do not feed any color food. I save the extra expense and buy better basic food. October 2012
This past spring I bought some paste food. I fed this once every other day along with the regular pellet food. The paste food was easy to mix into dough balls and I added vitamins C & E plus an immune booster. It seemed to work well and the fish thought it was great. You have to be careful with this type of food as it tends to make your Koi fat fairly quickly. You should not feed this alone but give in place of one feeding every other day or every third day.
Q – What are the special considerations for Goldfish Foods?
A –Goldfish definitely have some special requirements to consider when feeding. The fancier more rounded Goldfish such as Ranchus, Orandas, and Ryukins can develop a condition called floating disease. No one is really sure what causes them to lose their ability to equalize the air in their swim bladders and start to float but this is by far the biggest problem I have with my Goldfish. For this reason it is recommended to buy sinking Goldfish foods. It is also a good idea to presoak the food in some water before feeding Goldfish. If you have Goldfish like Orandas or Lionheads with the special head–growth pattern, there are Goldfish foods that contain the hormones to Mid-Atlantic Koi Page 11
again stay very still. It may take a few feeding sessions but soon the bolder fish will be willing to swim up and eat right from your hand. Later you can pet and rub them and let them suck on your fingers. I had a Koi that would let me lift it completely out of the water for a few seconds without trying to flop around. Some fish will never be bold enough to feed from your hands. The friendliest fish and ones easiest to train are an older variety called a Cha Goi. Which is a subdued brown colored Koi with beautiful black edging around each scale that appears like the fish is covered in netting. Goldfish seem to learn hand feeding faster than Koi.
Vacation Feeding
help stimulate this growth. If the growth gets excessive switch back to the basic Goldfish food without the hormones.
Q – How can I train my Koi/Goldfish to eat out of my hand?
A – It is a special treat to train your fish to eat from your hands. Before hand feeding remove all jewelry including your watch. As your Koi get bolder they will rub all over your hands and arms and can get scratched very easily by your jewelry. Quit feeding for several days to get your fish really hungry. At first the fish will be shy of your hands so place a small amount of food on the water near your hand and hold your hand in the water and stay very still. Don’t bother to try this if your fish are small babies. Only the larger adults will be bold enough to approach your hand. As the fish begin feeding and become accustomed to your hand in the water start placing a few pellets very near your hand. Avoid sudden movements. As they approach you do not try to pet them yet. Once they are feeding near your hand put the food only in your hand and Page 12 Mid-Atlantic Koi
I have heard many sad stories of pond owners leaving on vacation and asking a neighbor to “feed” their fish. They frequently come home to over-feeding disasters. I recommend that if you are leaving town for one week or less do not have your fish fed at all. You will probably be amazed when you come home to the prettiest cleanest pond water you have seen for quite a while. If you are going out of town for longer than one week. Cut back the feeding by 1/2 and carefully measure the exact amount of food you want fed each day into separately labeled ziplock bags.
Summary Feeding your fish is a very important part of your responsibilities as a pond owner. Please do not over-feed. If you are not into all the calculation stuff just start by cutting the amount of food you have been feeding in half. If you water gets clearer and your fish look and act happier in a few weeks then you know you are on the right track. Feed high quality fresh food and keep it fresh. Divide your feedings into 2-3 times a day in prime feeding temperature periods. Then sit back and enjoy your healthier and prettier Koi and Goldfish. Texas Koi & Fancy Gold Fish Society http://www.texaskoi.com October 2012
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Koi Classification & Judging Criteria - Part 2 by Douglas Dahl, California
BEKKO
TANCHO
Bekko are white (shiro), yellow (ki) or red (aka) base color Koi with lacquered sumi spots on the back, like Sanke. Yes, the Japanese have several terms meaning red. Shiro Bekko often result from Sanke breeding but are Koi that never developed a red pattern or lost their red pattern. The most difficult and important thing with Bekko is to get a clear, unblemished head with no sumi pattern. The fins are the same as Sanke. Ki and Hi Bekko have the same problem as Utsuri in the tendency to get many small black spots. Hi Bekko with this condition are referred to as pumpkin fish (not meant as a compliment). I believe Bekko are not valued because they are culls from Sanke breeding making them secondclass. Their appreciation also suffers from not having a head pattern that Shiro Utsuri does have.
In Kohaku, Sanke and Showa breeding, many Koi turn out to have only a single red spot which is on the head. We call these Koi – Tancho Kohaku, Tancho Sanke and Tancho Showa respectively and they are shown in Tancho class. The Tancho spot must be between the eyes and preferable perfectly round but heart or diamond shapes can look pretty. It should not go back onto the shoulder of the Koi or down to the nose of the Koi. Red may not appear anywhere else on the Koi to be shown in Tancho class. A sumi pattern may cross the Tancho mark on a Tancho Showa. Traditionally, only Kohaku Tancho, Tancho Sanke and Tancho Showa were allowed into Tancho class per Takeo Kuroki, founder of ZNA, in his book Modern Nishikigoi. Recently, Tancho Goshiki and Metallic Tancho Matsuba were major award winners in Tancho class in the All
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Japan Koi Show so this rule has changed. And finally with Kodama’s new book Kukugyo any Koi with any colored round spot on its head will qualify as Tancho even though the name Tancho comes from a Japanese stork with only a red round marking on the head. So the rules for Tancho class are changing and it will fall to Show Committees to set the rules for each show. I personally would recommend sticking to the requirement for the spot on the head to be red due to the name Tancho.
DOITSU (in all classes of Koi) Doitsu are Japanese Koi crossbred to display the characteristics of the German “leather” carp with no scales at all or with the German “mirror” carp having large scales only along both sides of the dorsal fin or with large scales along the dorsal fin and also along the lateral line on both sides of the Koi. Doitsu Koi started with a crossing of black German carp with Asagi and have been crossbred in Japan for most all of the classes. Doitsu typically compete against scaled Japanese Koi in the same class unless there is a special Doitsu class. Doitsu Koi can easily have sharp kiwa due to not having scales so scaled Koi are given the difficulty advantage in judging. All judging points being equal, scaled Koi will usually beat Doitsu Koi. I personally prefer only Doitsu Gosanke be allowed into Doitsu class with Doitsu that are metallic shown in the appropriate Hikari or Kawarimono class. However, the Show Committee may determine if Doitsu Koi of all types must be shown in Doitsu class.
ASAGI / SHUSUI Asagi Koi have red below the lateral line to the under side, often some red on all fins and the red can come up from the belly to cover the gill covers and to the base of the mouth. Blue color is above the lateral line. The blue color can vary from dark almost gray to a very light blue depending on the bloodlines. The lighter shade October 2012
of blue of the Narumi bloodline is preferred. The blue color of each scale is surrounded by a lighter ring around the edge of the scale giving a pinecone appearance which is very pretty when all of the scales line up in straight rows. Straight rows of scales is very important in judging Asagi. Also, it is difficult to Asagi have a clear head with no blemishes so this also is a strong judging point. Asagi were documented over 160 years ago, are the bases for all of the varieties to date and have evolved to the beautiful specimens we find today. The Asagi is fully scaled. Shusui is the Doitsu version of the Asagi. All criteria and characteristics of Asagi also apply to Shusui except there is no netting pattern but a sky blue top half of the Koi. It is very important there is no break in the row of mirror scales from the back of the head along the dorsal fin and the scales line up in straight rows along the backbone and sometimes also along the lateral lines. Again, a clear head is very important. It is difficult to keep black spots from appearing on Shusui in hard, high pH water. A Shusui with red almost covering the back above the lateral line is called Hi Shusui. A Hi Shusui with the addition of blue mirror scales on both lateral lines separating the red top and bottom is called “Hana Shusui”. Mid-Atlantic Koi Page 15
KOROMO Koromo meaning “robed” is a cross between Kohaku and Asagi. The result is a white base Koi with a red Kohaku pattern that has blue edged scales forming a reticulated pattern only on top
clean red head pattern with no sumi markings. Goshiki can also have light gray to dark black base color with the red Kohaku pattern looking like burning embers.
KIN GIN RIN Literally means Gold and Silver scales. A chemical deposit creates a sparkle effect on each scale. Many of the Koi classes have been crossbred to have Kin Gin Rin scales but if a Koi has two rows of Gin Rin scales on each side, it is shown in Kin Gin Rin class. Koi with less Gin Rin scales are usually shown in their normal class and the scales may or may not affect the judging. There are four types Kin Gin Rin scales. Pearl Gin Rin has a sparkle deposit in the center of each scale like a pearl. Diamond Gin Rin or Hiroshima Gin Rin looks like brushed aluminum sparkle. Beta-Gin is where the whole scale sparkles and is the most valued type. Kado-Gin has only the aft edge of each scale covered with this sparkling deposit. Gin Rin shows up best on white and red and does not show very well on black. It needs sunlight to be appreciated.
Goromo
HIKARI MUJI of the red pattern. Ai Goromo has beautiful blue reticulation. Sumi Goromo has black reticulation. Budo Goromo has what appears to be clusters of grapes on the red pattern. There are also crosses of Sanke and Showa with Asagi to create Koromo Sanke and Koromo Showa with their respective sumi patterns added to the Koromo pattern.
GOSHIKI Goshiki means “five colors” that are white with a red Kohaku pattern and two shades of blue and black reticulation pinecone pattern not only on the red but also on the white. Goshiki and Koromo come from the same origins and for this reason many clubs are moving Goshiki out of Kawarimono and combining them with Koromo at Koi shows. Cool water makes the colors darken. It is important for Goshiki to have a Page 16 Mid-Atlantic Koi
(also called Hikarimono) Hikari means metallic. Muji are Koi with one metallic color. Koi in this class include Platinum Ogon, Kinbo (shiny gold), Ginbo (shiny silver), Orenji (orange) Ogon, Yamabuki (yellow) Ogon and Nezu (silver gray) Ogon. All of those Koi are solid color with metallic sheen. With no pattern to judge, all you have is a strict requirement for a clear head with no blemishes and a requirement for the color to be consistent from head to tail. The sheen on the fins, especially the pectoral fins, is important when judging ALL metallic Koi. Hikari Koi seem to have more problems with deformities of the mouth, fins and back than the other classes so look closely when you buy them. Also in Hikari Muji is the Kin Matsuba and the Gin Matsuba that have black reticulation in the center of each scale to form a pinecone pattern.
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HIKARI UTSURI (also Hikari-Utsurimono) Metallic versions of Showa and Utsuri. Koi in this class include Kin Showa (metallic Showa with golden luster), Gin Showa (metallic Showa with silver luster), Gin Shiro (metallic Shiro Utsuri), Kin Ki Utsuri (metallic Ki Utsuri), Kin Hi Utsuri (metallic Hi Utsuri) and Kage Gin Shiro (metallic Showa with kage sumi). All of these tend to fade out when removed from a dark pond and placed into a blue show tank so they don’t show well but will return to their splendor when returned to the pond. All of these also tend to have a dirty sumi look caused by the metallic. Again the clear head and sheen is very important especially in the pectoral fins.
HIKARI MOYO (also Hikarimoyo Mono) Koi with two metallic colors like Platinum and red. Koi in this class include Platinum Kohaku, Gin Bekko, Yamabuki Hariwake (yellow and Platinum), Kikisui (literally Water chrysanthemum Platinum Kohaku with wavy red lines on both sides) and Orenji Hariwake (orange and Platinum). Also included with two metallic colors plus black are Kujaku (Platinum Hariwake with black pine cone pattern), Doitsu Kujaku, Yamatonsihiki (scaled metallic Sanke), Hesei Nishiki (Doitsu Yamato Nishiki named after the current Emporer), Tora Ogon (Tiger Koi actually a gold metallic Ki Bekko), Hariwake Matsuba (Platinum Hariwake with black reticulation). Metallic Shusui are called Kinsui and Ginsui with the former having more red markings. Shochikubai are metallic Ai Goromo. Kikokuryu can easily be mistaken for Doitsu Kujaku so you have to look closely at the type of sumi to distinguish Kikokuryu which are shown in Kawarimono even though they are metallic. The easiest way to determine Kikokuryu is they have sumi on their pectoral fins whereas Doitsu Kujaku has solid platinum pectoral fins. Kikokuryu are shown in Kawarimono class because Koi of the Hijiro or Magoi (black) carp October 2012
Hajiro
bloodline like Kumonryu are traditionally shown in Kawarimono.
KAWARIMONO (ALL OTHERS-no metallic Koi generally allowed)
We finally get to the end and it is a catch all class for all of the other Koi that do not fit into one of the other classes. The list is huge but here are some of the favorites. If Goshiki are shown in Kawarimono class, they are usually favored to win due to their Kohaku and reticulation patterns. Next are all of the Karasugoi or Magoi (crow carp) family that are black with various white Mid-Atlantic Koi Page 17
markings on the body and fins. Depending on how much white you have Hajiro (black with white only on the tail and pectoral fin tips), Hageshiro (black with white on tail and pectoral fin tips and on the head), Yotsushiro (Hageshiro with all white head), Kumonryu (Doitsu Koi with killer whale pattern) and Matsukawabake (Koi that changes from black to gray depending on water temperature forming a net black pattern).
The next group are the Kage (shadow) group. They include Kage Shiro Utsuri, Kage Hi Utsuri, and Kage Showa. The last group are the non-metallic Matsuba Koi. They are Aka (red) Matsuba, Ki Matsuba and
There are two new Koi that have been put into Kawarimono due to lack of a better place. These are the Beni (red) Kumonryu with a red pattern added to a Kumonryu and also a metallic version called Kikokuryu that can vary from very little metallic orange showing from under the black to all orange with just a hint of Kumonryu black showing. Since Kumonryu change with water temperature and with age, I would expect Kikokuryu may do the same due to the Kumonryu blood. The next favorite is the Chagoi or brown/green tea colored carp. These Koi grow fast and very large and become the favorite in the pond by their gluttony. Some Chagoi have a black netting pattern. Also in solid colors are the Kigoi (yellow Koi), Soragoi (gray blue Koi), Midorigoi (green Koi), Benigoi (red Koi), Aka Hijiro (red Koi with white fin tips) and Shiro Muji (white Koi). Kin Matsuba
Next is a very recent cross between Chagoi and Nezu Koi called Ochiba Shigure. This Koi reminds people of autumn leaves because the hi shows up as a bright mustard pattern on a gray body with black netting over the whole body. The Doitsu version of Ochiba Shigure has been called “antique” due to the colors.
Shiro Matsuba. There are also Doitsu versions of all of the above.
The next group is the Kanoko group. Kanoko means “fawn” describing a dappled Kohaku red pattern that looks like cherry blossoms. This group includes Kanoko Kohaku, Kanoko Sanke and Kanoko Showa. Page 18 Mid-Atlantic Koi
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Helpful Pond Items: Pond Pumps by Don Harrawood, Texas here are some little known tricks of the hobby that you should be aware. These can be very helpful, depending on one’s particular situation.
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Before You Buy a Pump, Which One Do You Prefer? Pump #1 Cost $595.00
Pump #2 Cost $495.00
1/4hp 3.0 amp @ 115 volt
1/4hp 4.3 amp @ 115 volt
3 year warranty
18 month warranty
104 gpm @ 4 ft head
97 gpm @ 4 ft head
6,240 gph @ 4 ft head
5,820 gph @ 4 ft head
Maximum use for 1/4hp = 330 watts
Maximum use for 1/4hp = 495 watts
3.0 amps x 115 volts = 345 watts
4.3 amps x 115 volts = 494.5 watts
345 watts / 1000 = 0.345 kw
494.5 watts / 1000 = 0.495 kw
0.345 kw x $.14/kw = $0.0483
0.4945 kw x $0.14/kw = $0.06923
(If $.14 per kw, cost for .345kw)
(If $.14 per kw, cost for .4945kw)
$0.0483 x 24 hrs = $1.1529 per day
$0.06923 x 24 hrs = $1.66152 per day
$1.1529 x 30.4days per month = $35.24
$1.66152 x 30.4days per month = $50.51
(Cost per month use)
(Cost per month use)
$35.24 x 12 months = $422.88
$50.51 x 12 months = $606.12
Total energy cost per year $422.88
Total energy cost per year $606.12
The difference in Energy cost per year is $183.24 Over the long run, pump #1 (the more expensive pump) is more efficient and will save the added cost in one year of operation. The same savings will be realized each additional year. When buying pumps, compare the amperage (amp) or wattage of like horsepower (HP) pumps to determine the best buy for operating costs. Amperage ratings for most pumps are generally given at 115 volts and 230 volts. Make sure you compare amperage using the same voltage ratings for each pump. Other features to consider are noise and length of warranty. ď ś October 2012
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Retirement Pond in Flat Rock – Part 4 by Wayne Orchard & Susan Boland, North Carolina ince our last report, progress on our Flat Rock retirement Koi pond has slowed down… primarily for two reasons. First, we had a new deck and patio installed. Since the Koi pond filtration system is under the new deck, we had to wait for the deck to be completed prior to installing the filtration. Deck and patio construction are now complete. Second, we are installing the filtration system and – as much as we don’t want to admit it – we just don’t work as quickly as in our younger days! Installation is well-underway and we hope to have the filtration system ready to go by the end of September.
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We are very pleased with the new deck and crab orchard stone patio surrounding the Koi pond. Archadeck of Western North Carolina did a superb job with the deck and Tanbark Landscape Co., Inc., did a great job with the patio. See the before and after pictures! Our “still to-do list”: • Last April, we had Stuller Power Systems install a 60 amp breaker sub-panel under our existing back porch. Next week, our electrician is scheduled to be back to install outlets and lights in the new filtration room as well as lighting for the new deck and patio. • The painter will be here in the next week (weather permitting) to paint the deck railing and pergola to match the existing house trim. The Hardiplank -- which surrounds the bottom of the deck and encloses the filtration room -- also will be painted to match the house siding. Page 20 Mid-Atlantic Koi
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• By the end of September, a 4´ wrought ironlike aluminum bronze-colored fence will be installed around the Koi pond and patio. Two gates will provide access near the top of the waterfall at the driveway as well as at the base of the deck stairs. • Around October 1, Steve Haun of Tanbark Landscape Co., Inc., will be back to plant new trees and shrubs around the waterfall and patio. Since our last report, our project also hit two “snags.” The first snag has been resolved and the other will be fixed this week. Snag #1: After installation of the waterfall, steps and patio, but prior to final grading, we had two severe rains – 3+˝ of rain in each storm. The water from the driveway near the top of the waterfall coursed October 2012
into the pond. After the rain subsided, we shoveled 5 – 5lb. buckets of mud out of the pond. Thereafter, we had Carolina Landscape Management (CLM) re-graded the slope and installed (1) a berm between the driveway and the top of the waterfall, and (2) catch basins on both sides of the waterfall (between the top of the waterfall and the pond). Lastly, CLM dug out the dirt and put gravel on each side of near bottom of the waterfall hill to absorb any water runoff which made it by the berm and catch basins. Then, the entire area was mulched. To date, we have not experienced any mud running into the pond. The silver-lining is that we found out about this problem before water and Koi were in the pond! Snag #2: We started filling the pond about a week ago. At about 2/3 full, a serious leak developed! Oh, no! Mid-Atlantic Koi Page 21
We waited until the water level stopped dropping and discovered a leak at one of the two bottom drains, where the drain meets the concrete. (The bottom drain and the 4Ë? PVC line from the pond to the filtration system hold water.) Ken Parham from The Pool Place will be here next week to repair the leak. Again, the good news is that we Page 22 Mid-Atlantic Koi
discovered the problem BEFORE our Koi were in the pond! With any luck, our retirement Koi pond will be ready for Koi soon! Stay tuned for a report on our filtration system! ď ś October 2012
Who Would Have Seen That Coming? Over the last couple years, we have shared here in the newsletter the changes in Koi. Most of these changes are with the developing of sumi (black).
The Koi below shows not only how much sumi can develop on a Koi, but all this deveolpment happened in a single growing season. ď ś
Photos courtesy of Bradley Bradley of Sydney, Australia
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Koi in Winter by Carolyn Weise, Florida
MG, winter’s coming! Oh dear, it’s getting cold out! Now, what am I going to do about the poor fish? Why, they can’t possibly stay outside in the yard all year… can they? Well, yes, they can if you stopped feeding so they can begin a slower metabolism. They can, if they come from areas that normally have winters, like yours.
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Koi originated in Japan, where they were kept in the rice paddies. The snows in Japan are quite deep, covering mountains and roads, houses, fields and yes, Koi ponds. Koi are a lot hardier than the Tropical fish (guppies, angel fish, zebras and such) that we grew up with in the tanks in the living room. None of those fish would survive at temperatures below 60°F. Koi are just Page 24 Mid-Atlantic Koi
fine at temperatures down to 39°F, although they do go into what is called “torpor” at low temperatures when their metabolism slows down. They are not asleep and are able to escape danger, but their reactions in the face of danger (endorphins) take longer to subside. Koi are poikilotherms, or fish that have a body temperature that varies according to the temperature of the local atmosphere. In other words, they are “cold-blooded” animals. This explains why you see them up (warming themselves) in the shallow areas on a sunny day, not really looking for a hand-out. We strive for 6´ to 12´ depth in Koi ponds to give our wet pets sufficient stratification for a warmer bottom in which to over-winter. However, most October 2012
people do not understand the concept of pond stratification. When adding a bubbler or other circulation device, or by positioning our pond out in the open where it is exposed to winter (and summer) winds, there is more that you need to know if you want to “get it right.� Here is a good pond stratification explanation from Ohio State University Fact Sheet, School of Natural Resources, Columbus, OH:
Understanding Pond Stratification A-7-01 William E. Lynch Jr. Extension Associate, Aquatic Ecosystem Management Gary L. Comer Jr. Logan County Extension Agent Eric R. Norland Assistant Professor, Natural Resources Extension Specialist, Natural Resources
Not all ponds undergo stratification. Shallow ponds (< 8 ft deep) often do not stratify because even moderate summer and winter breezes can October 2012
keep the pond completely mixed. Conversely, deep ponds (> 12 feet) almost always stratify. Winds are rarely strong enough to prevent thermal stratification from forming. Pond location also plays an important factor in whether a pond will stratify. Ponds that are located in open areas are subject to all the wind's energy and rarely stratify. Only the very deep ponds (> 16 ft) stratify in open areas. Conversely, even shallow ponds that are well protected from wind will stratify. Weather patterns also influence whether a pond stratifies or not. Calm, hot summers can cause virtually all ponds to stratify in summer whereas cooler, windy summers prevent stratification in many ponds except the deep or well-protected pond. Differences in weather between summers is why a pond may stratify one year but not the next. Occasionally, summer stratification can be "broken up" during a major rain event in which a large volume of cold rain water causes the pond to prematurely overturn. This can lead to cataMid-Atlantic Koi Page 25
strophic summer fish kills. (See Ohio State University
In Memoriam Gavin McCallum Canada (He and Jill would always help with Koi America)
Extension Fact Sheet A-8-01, Winter and Summer Fish Kills in Ponds.)
Pond owners can also prevent stratification from occurring. Small ponds that are aerated extensively often do not stratify because aeration keeps the pond in a continuous circulation and prevents differences in temperature from forming. The same level of aeration in larger ponds and lakes may not prevent stratification. In these instances, additional aeration may be required. Should pond stratification be prevented with aeration? That depends on the management goals of the pond owner. Pond owners should
learn the pros and cons of aeration, consider their goals, and then make an informed decision. ď ś Page 26 Mid-Atlantic Koi
October 2012
New Products New Children’s Book about Koi
Joi the Koi Gets a New Home encourages self-esteem, teaches counting and telling time, and offers "Fun Fish Facts" about owning a fish as a pet. First book in new series for children introduces Joi, a Japanese Koi fish, who learns patience and faith while living in a pet store awaiting someone special to buy her and take her home. Such is the case in the new children’s picture book Joi the Koi Gets a New Home by Devon Anthony, a landscaper who builds Koi ponds and water features. This brightly illustrated tale of a beautiful Koi fish who yearns for someone special to buy her and take her home reflects the importance of faith and positive forward action, even when the situation appears hopeless. Devon comments, "This book not only introduces kids to the beautiful Japanese Koi fish, it also teaches kids that it’s
worth the wait to find the right friend and go to a happy home." Joi the Koi Gets a New Home includes an audio CD with sound effects narrated in both English and Spanish. Book two in the series, Joi the Koi Meets Matt the Cat, is due out in late 2012. For more information, email blackrivermarket@yahoo.com. Author: Devon Anthony is a military veteran, singer, songwriter, musician, and wood carver as well as a poet and author. He now owns a landscaping business and designs and builds Koi ponds and water features, which began with the first one that he built in his own back yard. He has many Koi fish in his pond, including Joi, for whom the book was penned. Children’s Juvenile Fiction; $19.95 Available at www.diamond • dmtenterprizes.com www.amazon.com • www.bn.com www.innocentfoot • prints.com For more information or to contact the author for media commentary, email blackrivermarket@yahoo.com
The FIRE & WATER STONE Fountain
FIRE, WATER and STONE can be united in one piece of Natural Art created by Aqua Bella Designs. We would like to introduce to you our new creation – the FIRE &WATER STONE Fountain. Three elements of Nature can be harmonized in your project with Aqua Bella Designs' Fire & Water Stone Fountain. No words needed to recognize and appreciate the beauty of Nature. Learn more information by calling 800-617-5565 and we will be happy to provide you with detailed information and/or an estimate.
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To see full product information please refer to the companies website. This is for informational purposes only. To be included in this section send new product information to cindy@tcpubinc.com October 2012
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More Helpful Pond Items by Don Harrawood, Texas ere are some additional little known tricks of the hobby that you should be aware. These can be very helpful, depending on your particular situation.
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1. Liner Underlayment - When building a new liner pond, or making an addition to a liner pond, it is recommended that an underlayment material be placed under the new liner to protect it from puncture or damage from rocks, roots, and other objects that can cause damage to the liner. The purchase of underlayment material is rather expensive, so I have a recommendation. Used carpet is a great underlayment for a liner and can usually be had for free at most carpet installation concerns. This used carpet material is trash to the dealer and must be hauled to the dump or some other means for disposal. The use of free carpet can take some of the cost burden out of liner construction. 2. Fertilizer - Most pond owners eventually have one or more dead fish on their hands, generally caused by some accident. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t throw dead fish in the trash, they make excellent fertilizer. Dig a hole adjacent to a tree or shrub and bury the fish next to the plant. Remember, the Indians taught the Pilgrims to place fish next to their corn stalks in order to produce a better crop. Your plants will love it. 3. Do you need a skimmer in your pond? The skimmer shown is called the No-Niche Pond Skimmer. It can be easily added to a pond without any kind of alteration to the pond itself. It can be fitted to most any water depth. The small pump pulls the water down through the Page 28 Mid-Atlantic Koi
No-Niche Pond Skimmer
skimmer and discharges into the pond. The center ring at the top floats and automatically adjusts to the water level in the pond. These small skimmers do a great job of keeping the pond surface free of debris. 4. Demand Feeder - This is a demand feeder that allows your Koi to eat based on their appetite. It uses no batteries or electricity but instead relies on a very reliable and unique Koi-activated lever system. The feeding mechanism is easily and widely adjustable to accommodate various sizes of Koi feed diameters and quantities. This feeder hangs from a hook at the top of the feeder and has a string dangling from the bottom of the feeder into the October 2012
water with a piece of raw hide attached to the end of the string. Koi will pull the rawhide and activate the lever which dispenses the feed. It does not take very long for Koi to learn that pulling the string dispenses feed. After getting used to the feeding procedure, Koi tend to not pull the string when they are no longer hungry. It is fun to watch Koi feed themselves. (Kichi Koi Demand Feeder)
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5. Observe your Koi - You may have sick or distressed Koi if • You can identify a sore (ulcer) on the body of a Koi. *** • You can see red discoloration on the fins, tail, or mouth. *** • A Koi continually isolates itself from all the others. • A Koi stays under the waterfall continually. • A Koi sits on the bottom with his fins clamped to his sides. • A Koi continually leaps out of the water. • A Koi is swelled up and eyes bulging out. *** (***) These conditions, unless treated, generally result in death. More Helpful Pond Items is provided by Denco, Inc. 1105 Eagle Ridge El Paso, TX 79912 (915) 833-9339 dharrawo@elp.rr.com
Send your photos to the Remember Beginner’s Corner on page 6? If you have a question, or two, please email your questions to makcmag@makc.com. October 2012
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On the Road to a Koi Event October 5–7 South Carolina Koi & Goldfish Show Contact Jim Suerth, 864-879-1369, bevjim@bellsouth.net • www.sckwgs.org October 13–14 First Coast Koi Club 10th Annual Show Held at - 2914 Loretto Rd, Jacksonville, FL. Call Tom at 904-563-1841 or Libby at 904-737-0830. www.firstcoastkoiclub.com November 9–11 The Southern Arizona Koi Association 33rd Annual Koi Show Held at Kino Veterans Memorial Community Center, 2805 East Ajo Way, Tucson , AZ 85713. Chairperson Brent VanKoevering bvankoevering@longrealty.com See website for details: www.sakoia.org 2013 February 23–24 Koi Club of San Diego 26th Annual Koi Show, held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, Activity Center. Free Admission. Contact Matt Rhoades Show Chairman, matt@koisd.org. Vendors contact John Svelan at john@koisd.org. Come on, you know you want to go to Southern California in the Winter. Start by visiting their website at www.koiclubsandiego.org Have information on an upcoming Koi event that you think others should hear about, please send the information to the editor at Page 30 Mid-Atlantic Koi
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.
MAKC Health Hotline Volunteers Tom Burton
Middletown, NJ
732-671-7045
Jan & Bill Fogle Wayne, PA
610-687-3105
Floyd Broussard Woodbridge, VA
703-491-4921
Terri Janas
Ashburn, VA
703-729-2988
Jeff Nicholson
Odenton, MD
301-912-1928
All members have microscopes and health books. In the event of a recorded message, please suggest a time when you're home to receive a return call or when you'd like to call back. Please remember that advice is given based on your input– the ultimate responsibility and treatment must remain with you.
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Saugerties Chapter Meetings
M A KC E v e n t s Central and North Chapter Meeting Saturday, October 6 Held at Nisei Koi Farm 104 E. Quillytown Rd. Carneys Point, NJ 08069 Koi Harvest This meeting will be an all-day event, with lunch served at 12:30pm. I hope everyone can come out and watch some really beautiful Koi be harvested straight from the mud pond!
October 14 November 18 December 9 Check website for more information and Yahoo Announcements. Or contact Herb Ehrich at HerbEhrich05@yahoo.com
Send your meeting and event information to Joyce Spears 856-478-2952 or gjs63@comcast.net. Deadline October 15th for the Nov/Dec issue.
Sunshine Column Long Island Chapter Meeting Sunday, October 14 1:00 PM Held at Starkie Brothers Garden Center 721 Main St. Farmingdale, NY 11735 516-293-7148
Dick Roemer wishing you a speedy recovery after your September 4th hip replacement surgery. And Ken Gugliucci–Gotta stop popping that new hip out! You're not healed YET... Know someone to list in our Sunshine Column - Email Carolyn Weise, Editor makcmag@makc.com
We will go over closing your Pond for the season. For more information about Starkie Brothers Garden Center see their website at www.starkiebrosgardencenter.com Bruce and Susan Levine 516-477-1823 kuba1953@aol.com October 2012
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F..A..S..T.. Ads – October 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 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.
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
Philip Gray • 516-486-5163 philiegray@mac.com Page 32 Mid-Atlantic Koi
PUMP. Performance Pro AP3/4-HF-C Pump with 4˝ fittings. Purchased a couple of months ago, never been out of the box. Retails over $800. I will sell it for $600.00 at my house here in Arnoldsville, GA or plus shipping if you can't pick it up here. Call 706-742-7418 or chamann@windstream.net
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 October 2012
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.
We are looking for pictures of your favorite Koi. Send them to Carolyn Weise at makcmag@makc.com
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A Picture to Share
This Koi lives in Carolyn Weiseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pond in Florida. Have a picture to share? Send your photos to the Editor, Carolyn Weise at makcmag@makc.com.
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October 2012
MAKC Membership Application
W
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. (Updated 5 Sept 2011). 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
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
June
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
$42.50
$40
$37.50
$35
$32.50
$30
$27.50
$25
$22.50
$20
$17.50
$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 ___________ October 2012
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