Ep. 13 Characters at a Koi Show

We're joined by special guest KT Shanafelt to talk about tyhe challenges and rewards of building a strong koi club and, more importantly, a strong koi community.We dig into what successful clubs do differently, how to keep memebers engaged, bringing new hobbyists into the fold, organizing events, navigating different personalities, and why local koi clubs still matter to the future of the hobby.Wheather you're already part of a koi club, thinking about joining one, or trying to breathe some new life into a local organization, there's plenty to take away from this weeks conversation.

When the intros are forgotten, the pond breaks, and the fish still survive… you know it’s a good episode. 😅🐟In this one, we’re talking koi chaos, filter disasters, “ugly” fish that still steal the show, and why the weird ones are often the most memorable. If you love koi, pond stories, or just a podcast that occasionally turns into complete nonsense, this one’s for you.🎤 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts:Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mjKS8BJVWT55wtMLdApple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/koi-keepers-anonymous/id1846492181🎙️ About the Show:We're a group of friends — experts and hobbyists — who are all passionate about koi keeping:Devin and Mikki own Demi Koi in Los Angeles, CA. Their storefront is open to the public with imported Japanese koi and pond products. YouTube: Demi Koi Official | https://demikoi.comTy makes koi and pond videos for fun on his channel, The Koi PitWoody is a passionate hobbyist deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers#koi #koipond #koifish #nishikigoi #podcast

In this episode we dive into the different folks you run into at koi shows and explore the culture around koi shows. And as usual the koi keepers anonymous crew explores other topics covering the challenges of koi keeping.🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mj... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...!🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping:Devin and Mikki own https://demikoi.com . Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their channel:   / @demikoiofficial  Ty is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun!    / @the_koi_pit  Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyist and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peersThis video contains music from Shutterstock, licensed by Splice video editing app.

Koi Keepers Anonymous hosts Ty, Devin, Mikki, and Woody share their biggest mistakes and learning lessons in koi keeping. From medication dosing errors to overfeeding and pond management, the conversation delves into the challenges and mishaps of koi keeping. The challenges of Koi spawning in a new pond, the impact on water quality, and the lessons learned from a devastating experience are covered in this episode. It also delves into the responsibilities of pond ownership and the ongoing maintenance of a koi pond.TakeawaysMedication dosing errorsOverfeeding challenges Pond owners should be prepared for.The challenges of Koi spawning in your pond.Regular testing of water parameters and proactive maintenance are crucial for pond health.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Koi Keepers Anonymous05:00 Overfeeding and Pond Management12:16 The Story of Inherited Fish and the Unexpected Turn25:03 Emergency Survival Mode31:05 Lessons Learned37:10 New Pond Challenges42:29 Ongoing Pond Maintenance48:29 Closing Remarks🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mj... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...!🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping:Devin and Mikki own_https://demikoi.com_. Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their channel:   / @demikoiofficial  Ty is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun!    / @the_koi_pit  Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyist and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peersThis video contains music from Shutterstock, licensed by Splice video editing app.

Our very first episode filmed in the same room! We had a very special (and fun!) weekend at the 50th Anniversary of the ZNA Southern California Koi Show. This episode was a lot of fun to film. Ty should move out to Los Angeles. Just saying.Chapters00:00 The Reunion06:03 The Judging Seminar13:08 The Judging Process20:51 The ZNA Judging Seminar29:15 The Koi Show Experience36:41 The Koi Awards43:07 The Grand Champion49:51 Closing Remarks🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on Spotify and Apple Podcast!🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping:Devin and Mikki own https://demikoi.com. Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their channel: https://youtube.com/@DemiKoiOfficial?si=Ty2XNHn9_TKwChvmTy is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6DWoody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers

Koi Edema Virus, more commonly referred to as "Sleeping SIckness" is as common as chickenpox is to humans. Depsite this, very little information is known to the average Koi hobbyist. Discover more about this common ailment, how to identify it and what you can do if you find it in your pond.BONUS! Stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear a special message for a listener who reached out to us!TakeawaysSleeping sickness affects koi and requires specialized treatment.Quarantining new fish and monitoring for symptoms is crucial. Water changes and dechlorination are crucial for koi healthHeat ramping can help boost the fish's immune systemStarting with cheaper fish and gradually upgrading is a good approach for a new pondFiltration methods and media maturation play a significant role in pond maintenanceChapters00:00 Understanding Sleeping Sickness in Koi10:26 Prevention and Treatment of Sleeping Sickness20:00 History and Impact of Sleeping Sickness35:24 Identifying and Treating Sleeping Sickness53:34 Filtration and Media Maturation🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on Spotify and Apple Podcast!🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping:Devin and Mikki own https://demikoi.com. Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their channel: https://youtube.com/@DemiKoiOfficial?si=Ty2XNHn9_TKwChvmTy is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6DWoody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers

Dive into the intricacies of the All-Japan Koi Show with the official, Shinkokai sanctioned press member, Mr. Steve Gibbins. On this episode we share some fun stories and may even get a bit controversial at times!This podcast is best enjoyed with video, so we hope you have an opportunity to see the b-roll!TakeawaysAll Japan Koi Show live streamGrand Champion judging process Koi show judging differencesBiosecurity at koi showsChapters00:00 All Japan Koi Show Experience26:07 Koi Show Judging Differences39:43 Biosecurity at Koi Shows🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mjKS8BJVWT55wtMLd?si=0Lj4VC7nT9O8Pdn4WhxMyQ and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/koi-keepers-anonymous/id1846492181!🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping:Devin and Mikki own https://demikoi.com. Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their channel: https://youtube.com/@DemiKoiOfficial?si=Ty2XNHn9_TKwChvmTy is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6DWoody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers

Adding salt to your koi pond can do a lot to alleviate stress, help fish recover from sickness, and help them look their best. But when should you add salt and when should it be avoided?In this episode Ty, Woody, Devin & Mikki talk about their experiences with adding salt to koi ponds.

That’s right, The Koi Keepers anonymous crew is giving away 3 ginrin karashigoi from Marudo Koi Farm to three winners. To enter:1. SUBSCRIBE to the Koi Keepers Anonymous YouTube page (https://youtube.com/@koikeepersanonymous?si=H8HGTQq3hYsr4-uN).2. COMMENT either “Fish Growing Master” or “I Love TOMiGAi” on this episode.Winners must be a US resident; fish cannot be shipped to Maine, Hawaii or Alaska. Enter by December 31st at midnight.Winners will be announced New Year’s Day on a livestream episode hosted here AND  @The_Koi_Pit  on YouTube. Live stream starts at 12:00pm PST🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mjKS8BJVWT55wtMLd?si=0Lj4VC7nT9O8Pdn4WhxMyQ and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/koi-keepers-anonymous/id1846492181!🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping:Devin and Mikki own https://demikoi.com. Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their channel: https://youtube.com/@DemiKoiOfficial?si=Ty2XNHn9_TKwChvmTy is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6DWoody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers

Koi fish come in all shapes and sizes: Torpedo, Round, zigzag, etc... In this episode we take a look at the koi that people love even if they won't ever appear at a koi show.🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on Spotify and Apple podcasts!🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping:Devin and Mikki own Demi Koi in Los Angeles, California. Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their Youtube Channel: Demi Koi OfficialTy is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! His channel is called The Koi Pit.Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers