From a small indoor pond to a growing collection of outdoor mud ponds, Darryl’s koi journey is a perfect example of how quickly this hobby can take over.In this episode of The Koi Perspective Podcast, Joe, Darryl and William discuss the realities of learning to manage mud ponds, including extreme heat, evaporation, water management and the inevitable mistakes that come with trying something new.Darryl also shares his experiences travelling to Japan and the close relationship he has developed with Saito and the family behind Shintaro Koi Farm. What begins as buying koi can gradually become something much more meaningful—a friendship built on trust, honesty and a shared desire to see each other succeed.💡 This episode is proudly sponsored by OASE: https://oase.comFor more detailed koi articles, breeder insights, pond advice and expert opinion, sign up to The Koi Perspective, my bi-monthly printed koi magazine: https://www.thekoiperspective.com/subscribe📱 Follow us for more koi content:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheKoiPerspectiveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKoiPerspectiveTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.koi.perspective🛍️ Explore our printed magazine and merchandise:Magazine: https://www.thekoiperspective.comShop: https://www.thekoiperspective.com/store🎧 Find us on Spotify and other podcasting apps:https://pod.link/1787901550#KoiPond #KoiFiltration #KoiKeeping #PondFiltration #Koi #KoiPondFilter #GardenPond #KoiHealth #ClearPondWater #KoiMasterclass #PondLife #KoiKeeper #FishPond #KoiPondBuild #TheKoiPerspective