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

The Koi Perspective Podcast welcomes Eiji Konishi from Maruchiku Koi Farm to discuss all things Kohaku Breeding, with Rick from New Forest.Podcast Idiots Mug (LIMITED 30PCS!): https://www.thekoiperspective.com/store/p/podcast-idiots-mug-1For 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

Producing hundreds of thousands of koi fry is only the beginning. The real test is discovering how many have the body, skin, pattern and overall quality needed to survive the selection process.In this episode, we take a detailed look at koi breeding, early fry development and the factors that can determine whether a spawning is genuinely successful. We discuss how breeders reduce enormous numbers of fry through repeated culling, what deformities and pattern faults appear during development, and how different environments can influence the final result.Topics include Japanese koi breeding techniques, bloodline selection, water temperature, green water, algae, UV and spectrum lighting, natural foods such as Daphnia, colour development, shimmies, pond construction and the difficult balance between rapid growth and maintaining skin quality.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

In this episode, Joe, William and Paul discuss a serious incident involving a clay-based pond product that was followed by koi losing their slime coat, developing irritated skin and showing apparent damage around the gills and face.This is not intended as a diagnosis or a substitute for professional aquatic veterinary advice. The discussion reflects the experiences and opinions shared in the episode. Always verify pond volume, follow the manufacturer’s current instructions and consider testing unfamiliar products cautiously before treating an entire pond.📱 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

Huge thanks to Tony Pitham for organising our biggest podcast yet, featuring Kotaro Sakai & Yusuke Ogata previewing their trip to england to visit the national koi show, we probe them on some questions about upcoming spawnings, aswell as how to feed koi & maybe some top secrets about koi food & new varieties.💡 This episode is proudly sponsored by OASE: https://oase.com📱 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 #TheKoiPerspective00:00 Intro with Tony before the breeders09:00 Yusuke Ogata interview25:20 Kotaro Sakai interview

In this episode we tackle one of the most debated topics in koi keeping: colour enhancing food. Does feeding for colour actually work, or is it marketing hype? We cover when to feed colour food, the risks of overdoing it (yellowing shiroji, anyone?), how water temperature and timing factor in, and what the dealers and breeders actually do versus what they tell hobbyists.Use the Link to sign up to the next magazine: https://www.thekoiperspective.com/subscribeCode 'DAD20' for 20% off the first mag, or an annual subscription💡 This episode is proudly sponsored by OASE: https://oase.com📱 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