Mid~Atlantic Koi The Magazine of the Mid-Atlantic Koi Club
September 2013
Mid~Atlantic Koi The Membership Magazine of the Mid-Atlantic Koi Club
Volume 27, Number 3
September 2013
Beginner’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
—MAKC News
MAKC Corporate Members . . . . . . . . . . .7 From the Editor’s Desk . . . . . .6 MAKC Health Hotline Volunteers . . . . . . . . .6 Treasurer’s Report . . . . . . . . .27
Long Island Pond Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Susan Levine, New York
How to Attract Beneficial Insects to Backyard Water Habitats . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Christine Eirschele
F..A..S..T Ads . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Ad Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Friction and Pond Pump Efficiency . . .16 Carolyn Weise, Florida
Before You Purchase a Pump . . . . . . . . .18 Don Harrawood, KHA, Texas
Brass Valves–Leaching is the Issue . . . .20
Mid-Atlantic Koi Deadlines for articles, meeting announcements and ads October Issue Deadline: Available Online:
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Nov/Dec Issue Deadline: October 15 Available Online: November 15
Nancy Moore, KHA, Washington
Easy, Breezy, Summertime Koi Fun . . .22 RoseMarie Ehrich, New York
Skin Wounds on Koi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Ken Austin, Certified Koi Keeper - Koi Organisation International
On the Road to a Koi Event . . . . . . . . . . .26 Picture to Share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Ken & Carole’s pond from the Long Island Pond Tour. See their pond on page 11. Photo by Susan Levine
MAKC Membership Application . . . . .31
Mid-Atlantic Koi Magazine Editor, Carolyn Weise
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Saugerties (NY) Chapter Vice-President Herb Ehrich
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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. Mid-Atlantic Koi Page 3
Have a Pond, Koi or just having fun picture you would like to share? Please send them to CarolynWeise, Editor at makcmag@makc.com.
Bruce and Susan Levine’s Pond in Long Island
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Beginner’s Corner Ask a question and we will get you an answer.
Putting heavy fishing line (mono) about 18 in high and 6 to 8 in from the edge of the pond all the way around. This keeps them from walking into the pond. When you build a pond make the sides steep they don’t like deep water. Heron’s are waders.
Heron waiting for lunch along a river.
his is a repeat but it is always a good reminder. Don’t forget, send in your questions for the beginner’s corner.
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I have been asked the question how do I keep herons out of my pond many times. But the other day we were out in the yard gardening when the lady next door yelled over “what is that big blue bird in your yard?” Well I don’t have to tell you we were alarmed because there was a Great Blue Heron on the top of the waterfall eyeing up both of our ponds. We stood there watching him for about 5 minutes, then my wife went to get the camera. When she came out he flew to the other side of the yard then flew away. That’s when the nets went up. Nets are one way to keep herons out of your pond. September 2013
The best way to discourage Herons is to use one or more Scarecrows around the pond. These work when you are not at home by sensing the bird and shooting water at him. This also works on raccoons.
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! Mid-Atlantic Koi Page 5
From the Editor’s Desk by Carolyn Weise makcmag@makc.com
MAKC Health Hotline Volunteers
Hi, Koi Friends!
Tom Burton
This has been a summer of ups and downs for many of us, myself included. That pond repair? Well, now the bottom is "peeling off " and I may have to tear it up and redo the whole thing. That is an expense I did not figure on. I hate to even consider it when the fish were so happy to be back in their pond. Well, such is life, right?
Jan & Bill Fogle Wayne, PA
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Floyd Broussard Woodbridge, VA
703-491-4921
Terri Janas
Ashburn, VA
703-729-2988
Jeff Nicholson
Odenton, MD
301-912-1928
A big thank you to the Long Island Chapter for sharing their pond tour with us and the Saugerties Chapter for always sending in reports. It is sad that the MAKC Koi Show had to be cancelled due to lack of volunteers. The Kodama Farm was probably one of our best host sites, too. I'd have loved to see this one.
Middletown, NJ
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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.
I would like to hear from you if you have been enjoying your pond. Even if you have had pond nightmares like mine, it would be comforting to hear from you! I hope you find some good ideas from Christine Eirschele in attracting beneficial insects to your backyard pond. In case you have noticed unusual problems with your fish, you may want to look at Brass Fittings as they may apply. There's a good article in here on using brass fittings in a Koi pond. And if your pump is working overtime to keep water moving, maybe it's time to streamline the plumbing. Take a look at what we did to my pump and filter. It's the one good thing that has not (yet) backfired on me <smile> See you in October! Together in Koi, Carolyn
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Long Island Pond Tour Sunday, July 21, 2013 by Susan Levine, New York
Rob and Steveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pond
We started our day with Rob and Steve in the Hamptons. This pond was delightful and compact. Their home beautiful with gardens, orchids and a green house to compliment the pond nestled in the trees. Rob and Steve offered breakfast and showed us the future site of their larger pond. Page 8 Mid-Atlantic Koi
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Valerieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pond
Pond 2 found us at Valerie's. Her pond is hidden in a large park like setting with trees and flowers. Brightly colored fish and a warm welcome to all members by Valerie.
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Kodama Koi Farm
Pond 3 was at Kodama Koi Farm. This farm offers a beautiful selection of brightly colored Japanese Koi. Lunch was provided for all members. MAKC would like to thank the Kodamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and all the tour hosts for their hospitality!
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Ken & Caroleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pond
We traveled on to pond 4. Ken & Carole's pond is a very large pond with beautiful greens and flowers. Their many fish are a joy to watch. They have a petting zoo: horses, goats, dogs, chickens and Koi. And in the house they even have rabbits!
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Bryanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pond
Our 5th and last pond of the tour was Bryan's. He has very large Koi in a quiet wooded spot. We were entertained by two of his Koi that feed each other. The colors in his pond are dazzling.
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How to Attract Beneficial Insects to Backyard Water Habitats by Christine Eirschele From the July Issue of the Inland Empire Water Garden & Koi Society and Reprinted from the Mid-Columbia Koi & Pond Club Website arden ponds attract many beneficial insects. Dragonflies and damselflies will live in backyard habitats with water and native grasses and wildflower plantings. Dragonflies and damselflies eat small insects like midges and mosquitoes. Garden ponds will attract these beneficial insects when the habitat of ponds and plants nearby provide a place to find food and protection.
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Habitat for Dragonflies and Damselflies Dragonflies and damselflies prefer slow moving streams and lakes. Gardeners can encourage these beneficial insects to live in a backyard garden pond. Dragonflies and damselflies rely on water throughout their entire life cycle. The larvae are coldblooded and nymphs live underwater from many months to years before emerging as adults. Adults hunt for insects over water and lay the eggs in water or on nearby plants.
Dragonfly Nymph
Judging from the daintier appearance, this is probably a Damselfly. Damselflies have smaller wings that taper at the base and hug the body when folded back. Dragonfly bodies are larger, with broader wings that can spread out at a 180° angle from the body when resting
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Ideally, the pond should be 20 feet in diameter and located away from wind where more than 70 percent of the pond will receive sun, especially at midday. The best pond habitats will be at least two feet deep in the center but provide a variety of depths throughout. The deep water is a refuge from predators and more easily able to grow a variety of plants.
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Wildflower grassland planted near the pond will attract small insects, the food of adult dragonflies and damselflies. Grasses, such as switch grass, produce seed for birds and provide cover for insects. At a pondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edge plant Cephalanthus occidentalis, buttonbush, a multi-stemmed shrub reaches 12 feet tall. The glossy foliage with white petaled globe shaped flowers grows best in wet soils. Another is Ludwigia, marsh seedbox, for bogs or water gardens, a native with good fall color but invasive in some areas. Garden ponds for beneficial insects should not contain water run off polluted with fertilizers. Small space gardeners can use containers the size of wooden half barrels to attract forktailed damselflies. Gardeners should provide the same features and use the surrounding ground around the container to grow more plants. Nymphs, sometimes called juveniles, will crawl up the plant stalks when they emerge. Until tall plants grow, add perching sticks such as bamboo stakes by sinking them in the middle of the pond.
Identify Dragonflies and Damselflies Dragonflies and damselflies are some of the oldest insects, from the order Odenata. Each is considered aquatic insects because of their dependence on water. The adults are carnivorous. Dragonfly bodies are larger. The wings are broader; when resting they spread out at a 180°
Dragonflies and damselflies will bask on light colored flat rocks, placed at the edge of ponds. Of course, if a gardener wants to encourage breeding populations, add no fish to the pond. Water plants and native wildflowers surrounding the pond will be used for laying eggs. These areas should not be mowed until later in the season. Choose appropriate plants from native shrubs, perennials and grasses, just as would be done for butterfly or hummingbird gardens.
Native Plants for Garden Ponds Dragonflies and damselflies use sedges and rushes that rise up above water surfaces, providing a perch for adults. Equisetum hyemele, commonly called horsetail rush, reaches four feet tall and looks like bamboo.
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angle from the body. Damselflies have a daintier appearance. The smaller wings that taper at the base hug the body when folded back.
Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program The National Wildlife Federation has a program to assist gardeners in creating sustainable habitats for wildlife in neighborhood communities. Become certified by applying to the Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program. ď ś September 2013
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Friction and Pond Pump Efficiency by Carolyn Weise, Florida Old Filter/Pump Set-up
his is not a technical paper. This is a learning experience, just like all my other articles have been. I’ve been doing a lot of research, after the fact in most cases, because I am human first and smart second.
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I’ve learned that the more “turns” and angles in the pond’s plumbing, the more “friction” and the slower the water. That is also translated as the “harder the pump has to work” to get from point A to point B, which in my case would be from the pond’s bottom drains, through the underground pipes, up to the pre-filter, into the pump’s pre-pump basket and then the pump, and then to the bead filter. Of course, it has to pump it through the UV and back to the pond (as clean water). Page 16 Mid-Atlantic Koi
Something dawned on me when my friend, Alan, and I were looking at the pump one day. Actually, Alan is the one who noticed it and he mentioned to me that the set-up was a “mess” (his exact words, more or less, without any of the requisite expletives). I was having a devil of a time with my pump as it kept losing prime. When a pump loses prime, it means the water drops down in the pump and fails to come back up. I filled and refilled the reservoir, closing the lid securely, double-checking to see that the ring valve was in place. It was. But the water simply would not stay in there long enough to get it running again. This happened every time I tried to backwash the filter.
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New Filter/Pump Set-up
When I finished with the blower and switched to backwash, no water came out. That was because the pump was already “dry”. It refused to prime itself. I had Alan take the pump to a pump expert in town. The pump was pronounced “healthy” and the problem had to be elsewhere. The pump was put back in its place in the filter house and hooked up again. The next step was to check each and every single jandy valve. We found no problems in the jandys. The next step had to be the plumbing-which was an obvious nightmare. It is apparent, even to me, and I know nothing about plumbing, that if corners, twists and angles in pipework make it difficult for water to travel, and straight lines would help, then my set-up, without any other problems, needed help. If you have an above-ground plumbing like this and think you need a bigger pump, maybe you just need simpler plumbing. That’s what I’m thinking. I figured the time had come to take the "law into my own hands" and redo the plumbing. We have now made it much simpler. There you go! September 2013
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Before You Purchase a Pump Think about it ~ Which one do you prefer? by Don Harrawood, KHA, Texas
Pump #1 Cost $595.00
Pump #2 Cost $495.00
1/4hp 3.0 amp @ 115 volt 3 year warranty 104 gpm @ 4 ft head 6,240 gph @ 4 ft head Maximum use for 1/4hp = 330 watts
1/4hp 4.3 amp @ 115 volt 18 month warranty 97 gpm @ 4 ft head 5,820 gph @ 4 ft head 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 I 1000 = 0.345 kw
494.5 watts I 1000 = 0.495 kw
0.345 kw x $.14/kw = $0.0483 (If $.14 per kw, cost for .345kw) $0.0483 x 24 hrs = $1.1529 per day $1.1529 x 30.4days per month = $35.24 (Cost per month use) $35.24 x 12 months = $422.88
0.4945 kw x $0.14/kw = $0.06923 (If $.14 per kw, cost for .4945kw) $0.06923 x 24 hrs = $1.66152 per day $1.66152 x 30.4days per month = $50.51 (Cost per month use) $50.51 x 12 months = $606.12
Total energy cost per year $422.88
Total energy cost per year $606.12 Continued on next page
Sample Pump
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Energy cost per year, difference is $183.24
Now, compare the total cost $ 595.00 cost of pump +$ 422.88 electricity cost per year $1,017.88 first year total cost
$ 495.00 cost of pump +$ 606.12 electricity cost per year $1,101.12 first year total cost
$1,017.88 first year total cost +$ 422.88 electricity cost per year $1,440.76 2nd year total cost
$1,101.12 first year total cost +$ 606.12 electricity cost per year $1,707.24 2ed year total cost
36 month warranty
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The RISE Method Want to learn how to make your pond projects look more natural? Written by Rick Bartel, international acclaimed pond builder. September 2013
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Brass Valves – Leaching is the Issue What to Do to Minimize the Problem by Nancy Moore, KHA, Washington
(reprinted from WK&WGS 4/2013 newsletter)
ast month, our speaker Bill Putnam mentioned that we shouldn’t be using brass valves in our Koi systems. This prompted a number of phone calls to me from people who, surprise, have brass valves in their Koi systems, just like I do. What’s the problem with brass? Should we be worried?
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with our Koi. Many of us, however, have Koi systems built ten and twenty years ago, and we have some brass ball valves. They were used because they were strong and do not leak like knife gate valves (all of my knife gate valves leak). The brass valves used in plumbing typically are corrosive resistant and often the ball itself is chrome plated. Never-the-less, we need to be careful if we have these valves. Copper and zinc can be leached out of brass by low (acid) pH. More alkaline water, with higher pH and with KH over 80 ppm (I try to keep mine around 120 ppm) is safer. If water is say, 6.8 or 7.0 with no alkalinity to speak of, and you have September 2013
metals, you could have a problem. Fortunately, according to Spike Cover, of Koi Organisation International and one of my favorite Koi gurus, “sodium thiosulfate helps detoxify heavy metals (and it’s cheap).” So that’s a good thing to have around. Chlorine can also leach out copper and zinc. So this is another very good reason to add dechlorinator to our ponds (how about sodium thiosulfate?) before we add tap water, and to maintain an alkaline pH and keep carbonate levels (KH) up. By doing this, we can ward off metal toxicity. If you are in pond building mode, go for plastic valves. Keep alloys of copper and zinc out of the pond system. If you have brass valves, keep your KH and pH up (my tap water is 8, so this isn’t a problem and I add baking soda regularly). Also, use a dechlor that handles heavy metals. Several different brands are carried by our local dealers; Spike is correct, however, in that sodium thiosulfate crystals are very inexpensive.
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Several hobbyists I have known have had fish die offs because they didn’t realize that copper pipes were dangerous for Koi. Spike’s toxic metal chart indicates that copper at levels of 0.03 ppm in soft water and 0.6 ppm in hard water and zinc levels of 0.4 ppm are toxic. So it doesn’t take much. Copper test kits are available on the market: LaMotte has one for $89 and Hach has one for around $20. I just ordered an API copper test kit online as I couldn’t find one locally. My chief concern is “how precise are these kits”? Will they pick up copper at 0.03 ppm? If you have copper pipes and are worried, consider having your pond water tested at a local lab. Stay tuned. I do have a heavy metals chart, developed by Spike Cover and Dr. Richard Strange, that I can send you via e-mail. Thanks to Spike and also Chemistry Instructor Mary Obrien for their assistance about brass.
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Easy, Breezy, Summertime Koi Fun by RoseMarie Ehrich, New York
n a hot summer day in July, the Saugerties Chapter of MAKC gathered together at the home/pond of Bernie and Kathy Carroll.
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Happy to see each other and eager to share all sorts of Koi experiences, the meeting took off in a new format. Page 22 Mid-Atlantic Koi
Instead of the usual topic presentation, those in attendance just seemed to form small groups where they shared their Koi stories and exchanged ideas. Herb brought everyone up to date on the progress he has made this summer on his new Koi pond. He described his challenges and his triumphs. He thanked Paul for his assistance September 2013
during the installation process of the much needed, much talked about, bottom drain. Paul and Bernie tested the pond water, which proved to be of good quality. Herb acting as an auctioneer sold to the highest bidder, a handmade greeting card. He raised $7 for MAKC. September 2013
Refreshments were enjoyed by all and were a very generous contribution from Bernie and Kathy Carroll. All too soon, it was time to call an end to this informal meeting. We look forward to our next meeting, on August 18, at the home of Paul and Harriet Tomasko. ď ś Mid-Atlantic Koi Page 23
Skin Wounds on Koi by Ken Austin, Certified Koi Keeper - Koi Organisation International
Whenever one of your fish gets any kind of mark or spot on their skin it is important to start investigating what is going on. Consider the three possibilities: • A blemish • A tumor
It could be as harmless as a freckle on your skin. It is not unusual for one scale or one spot of skin to show a color different than surrounding skin and scales. Shimis are small black spots that appear on Koi and look like tiny specs of ink. These are not threatening to the health of the Koi and do nothing but detract from the Koi's appearance.
• A wound Tumors on the other hand can be a serious health problem. These are usually darkened areas that grow diametrically over time and have a notable raised surface above the surrounding skin. The surface of a tumor may also have a rippled or cauliflower-like appearance. With the assistance of a veterinarian, tumors can be biopsied (sample sent to lab to determine what it is). They can also be surgically removed. Skin wounds probably occur as often in Koi as they do in humans. The most
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common causes of wounds are parasites, improper netting and handling, bird strikes and blunt force trauma form activities such a spawning or just fooling around. The parasites and predators won't just go away on their own. If those problems are not solved you will find more wounds on more fish. This is when you may need help from someone trained to diagnose these kinds of problems.
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An effective wound treatment protocol deals with the following problems: • Fish live where bacteria are always present, increasing the likelihood of infection at the wound site. • The water can not only carry bacteria into the wound, but carry it out to infect other fish. • Poor water conditions cause stress, which impairs the immune response and slows the healing process. • Wounds cause a loss of the waterproof barrier allowing the underlying tissue to get water logged. • The healing rate of wounds decreases with decreasing temperature • The presence of infection and dead tissue delays healing - we can say the same thing about some topical treatments. • Healthy skin comes from good nutrition and healthy skin can recover from damage. When you think about how to deal with that list of problems you would start with isolating the fish in pristine clean, well aerated, 75 degree water and feed a complete diet with essential amino acids, vitamins and trace minerals. Most skin wounds in Koi will heal with just that alone. September 2013
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On the Road to a Koi Event 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.
September 7-8 Washington Koi & Water Garden Society 22nd Annual Koi Show Bothell, Washington. Contact Nancy Moore at showchair@washingtonkoi.org www.washingtonkoi.org
September 14 Idaho Water Garden & Koi Society 20th Annual Koi Club Held at the Idaho Botanical Garden, Boise, Idaho. Contact Sot Chimonas 208-286-0288 sotchimonas@msn.com or Bob Dethman 208-939-6064 porsche@centurylink.net www.iwgks.org
September 20–22 Carolina Classic Koi Show Hosted by the North Carolina Koi and Watergarden Society. This will be their 5th Annual Show. http://www.nckws.net
October 11-13 21st Annual Texas Koi & Fancy Goldfish Society - ZNA show. Latest information on Texas Koi and Fancy Goldfish Society - ZNA on facebook. Or contact Ray Jordan at rjordan8@swbell.net Have an upcoming Koi event, please send the information to 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.
September 27-29 Northwest Koi & Goldfish Club 33rd Annual Koi & Goldfish Show Beaverton, Oregon contact Daren Beck 503-580-5492, www.nwkg.org
October 4–6 South Carolina Koi & Goldfish Show Simpsonsville, SC, Contact: Jim Suerth, Co-Chair 864-879-1369 Page 26 Mid-Atlantic Koi
Send your meeting and event information to Joyce Spears 856-832-4922 or gjs63@comcast.net. Deadline September 1st for the October 2013 issue. September 2013
Upcoming Workshop September 20 & 21 Designing and Constructing Water Features & KOI CARE Upcoming Workshop at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Philadephia PA: details at http://www.najga.org/ This will include an on site visit to Quality Koi. Check out the website and let me, Herb Ehrich, know your thoughts. Also please note this is another new email address. Yes, got hacked again! koiking15@yahoo.com
Need to Change Your email or Home Address? Have Questions about your Membership Status? Contact: Barry Hixson 5465 Towanda Dr. Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-262-5184 or makcmembers@verizon.net
Treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report Submitted by Anthony Vitale, New York Balance as of July 1, 2013 Income: Raffles Memberships Total Income
$20,173.59
145.00 932.50 $1,077.50
Expenses: Annual Meeting Host Fees Printing/Publication Show Expense Total Expenses
153.24 47.26 1,600.00 46.95 $1,847.45
Balance as of July 31, 2013 $19,403.64 (Pending Additional Credit Card Fees) Reserve Account/Prepaid Memberships Interest Income Balance as of July 31, 2013 Club Total Balance
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Renew Your MAKC Membership by printing out page 37 and mailing it to Barry. September 2013
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F..A..S..T.. Ads – September Disclaimer: MAKC and its officers assume no responsibility for claims of advertisers or the quality/serviceability of goods offered.
MAKC Member Needs Your Help LOVING CATS TO GOOD HOMES . Passing of spouse forces me to find homes for both inside and outside cats. All neutered. Phone 973-390-6490 with what you are looking for and we can match you with your new best friend.
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).
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
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CLOSING POND/Woodbridge, VA. 25 Koi need a new home. Most are 24 to 30 inches, 2 are 32 inches. Contact Floyd Broussard @ 703 491-4921 or fbrou2801@verizon.net for apt to view. QUALITY SHOW KOI. Show quality Koi for sale. Need to thin out my pond contact philiegray@mac.com
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. September 2013
MAKC CENTRAL CHAPTER VICEPRESIDENT. Schedule 4 to 12 meetings per year. This includes making sure that the meeting 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.
To become a member or renew is easy. Fill out the form on page 31, mail it in and violia you are a member!
Mid-Atlantic Koi Ad Index Aquaculture Bead Filter Specialists . . . . . . .7, 15 Aquatic Nutrition –
Long Island Fish Hospital . . .27 Matala USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Mazuri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Blackwater Gold–N . . . . . . .29
Microbe-Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Books on Amazon . . . . . . . . .19
Nisei Koi Farm . . . . . . . . . .7, 21
Hikari . . . . . . . . . .7, Back Cover
Pentair Aquatic
Kloubec Koi Farm . . . . . . . . . .6
Eco-Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . .25
Kodama Koi Farm . . . . . . .7, 15
Quality Koi Company . . . .7, 21
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.
September 2013
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A Picture to Share
Last issue we asked what color this lotus will be. Now it has fully opened to reveal a beautiful pink and yellow bloom.
Our new Lotus; seeing it open for the first time! Photo shared by Tom and Cindy Graham. Have a picture to share? Send your photos to the Editor, Carolyn Weise at makcmag@makc.com. Page 30 Mid-Atlantic Koi
September 2013
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. 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 ___________ September 2013
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