Source water could be quietly wrecking koi ponds, and this conversation with Joe and Dave Bradley from @dkoi-tv into the kind of real-world problem most keepers would rather ignore until it’s too late. If your fish look “off” for no obvious reason, especially bigger koi, this episode will hit home.Dave opens up about a brutal season where even an RO setup, advanced filtration, water testing, vet checks, and microscope work still haven’t explained what’s happening in his pond. Joe shares the same mystery in his own system, from deteriorating skin and stubborn sumi issues to fish that suddenly crash with no parasites, no bad bacteria, and no clear answer.For 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

What does a professional pond builder really look for when designing a Koi pond and choosing its filtration?In this episode, Joe speaks with Tom Ward, founder of TMW Pond Building Services, about his journey from building his first pond at just 12 years old to studying fisheries management and aquaculture and eventually building ponds professionally.Tom shares his experience with modern recirculating aquaculture systems, professional filtration installations and cost-effective DIY alternatives. They discuss whether expensive filtration equipment is always necessary, how pond owners can work within their budget and why good system design matters just as much as the equipment being installed.💡 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 #

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