Ep. 10 Sleeping Sickness

Ep. 12 Our Biggest (Koi?) Mistakes...

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. Takeaways * Medication dosing errors * Overfeeding 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. Chapters * 00:00 Introduction to Koi Keepers Anonymous * 05:00 Overfeeding and Pond Management * 12:16 The Story of Inherited Fish and the Unexpected Turn * 25:03 Emergency Survival Mode * 31:05 Lessons Learned * 37:10 New Pond Challenges * 42:29 Ongoing Pond Maintenance * 48:29 Closing Remarks 🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mj [https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mj]... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkwxcWxDSW1kallWYU9tYkFsazhHclNlY3BQZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttWjg0Q0dIY1hpdk00cHl0c1hvTUdBOHBRU0ZfLU1ESGsyRUZuTWlxbGRrQ082VTFoU1VUMmNsUmNKNXJNU3NpdFVtb0FVMWlibmJfcUJoc05BZW40LVhqMjFFd1dsRERTa3QtbkpLNl9jdXFCbG5Zaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F2Tc64mjKS8BJVWT55wtMLd%3Fsi%3D0Lj4VC7nT9O8Pdn4WhxMyQand&v=umH0Iysmi78] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast]... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHRkdkU3ZUM3OVhQXzBwVjEyY3pHTXRmYmpZUXxBQ3Jtc0trbllTbjh6SnBqU1ZOYTNtQmNWTWY2R2oxWEhGa2RpdjMzUHJ3WWFaZlJrbWFZc1FvNHZZWVpfdW9PbHRjOFhhdGxNOHVMZVk5eXRiMEk0blprSXE0dTJ1MVFabXlUQnVmQVhjcW1nRVJIRkI5ZVBkaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fkoi-keepers-anonymous%2Fid1846492181&v=umH0Iysmi78]! 🎙️ 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_ [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   [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC--lX3tUb1YVz0UE1z5NovQ] Ty is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun!    / @the_koi_pit   [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrWJtnfr48MQ4sfY14SPOjw] Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyist and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers This video contains music from Shutterstock, licensed by Splice video editing app.

Ep. 11 In-Person Episode & the 50th ZNA SoCal Koi Show~

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. Chapters * 00:00 The Reunion * 06:03 The Judging Seminar * 13:08 The Judging Process * 20:51 The ZNA Judging Seminar * 29:15 The Koi Show Experience * 36:41 The Koi Awards * 43:07 The Grand Champion * 49:51 Closing Remarks 🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mjKS8BJVWT55wtMLd?si=0Lj4VC7nT9O8Pdn4WhxMyQ]and Apple Podcast [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 [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_TKwChvm [https://youtube.com/@DemiKoiOfficial?si=Ty2XNHn9_TKwChvm] Ty is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6D [https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6D] Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers

Ep. 10 Sleeping Sickness

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! Takeaways * Sleeping sickness affects koi and requires specialized treatment. * Quarantining new fish and monitoring for symptoms is crucial. Water changes and dechlorination are crucial for koi health * Heat ramping can help boost the fish's immune system * Starting with cheaper fish and gradually upgrading is a good approach for a new pond * Filtration methods and media maturation play a significant role in pond maintenance Chapters * 00:00 Understanding Sleeping Sickness in Koi * 10:26 Prevention and Treatment of Sleeping Sickness * 20:00 History and Impact of Sleeping Sickness * 35:24 Identifying and Treating Sleeping Sickness * 53:34 Filtration and Media Maturation 🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mjKS8BJVWT55wtMLd?si=0Lj4VC7nT9O8Pdn4WhxMyQ]and Apple Podcast [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 [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_TKwChvm [https://youtube.com/@DemiKoiOfficial?si=Ty2XNHn9_TKwChvm] Ty is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6D [https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6D] Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers

Ep. 09 The All-Japan Koi Show with Steve Gibbins

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! Takeaways * All Japan Koi Show live stream * Grand Champion judging process Koi show judging differences * Biosecurity at koi shows Chapters * 00:00 All Japan Koi Show Experience * 26:07 Koi Show Judging Differences * 39:43 Biosecurity at Koi Shows 🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mjKS8BJVWT55wtMLd?si=0Lj4VC7nT9O8Pdn4WhxMyQ [https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mjKS8BJVWT55wtMLd?si=0Lj4VC7nT9O8Pdn4WhxMyQ] and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/koi-keepers-anonymous/id1846492181 [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 [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_TKwChvm [https://youtube.com/@DemiKoiOfficial?si=Ty2XNHn9_TKwChvm] Ty is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6D [https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6D] Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers

Ep. 08 Salt in Koi Ponds: When It Helps, When it Hurts, and When to Avoid It

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.