The first organic Koi food on the market!

Posted at: 14 Jun 2013 Category: Nutrition - Author: Bram Rohaan

Nowadays it is not only a trend within human anymore, also Koi are able to be put on a organic diet! Since this spring there is a new Koi food on the market that differentiates itself from the others by having only organic materials in its composition. In close cooperation with German veterinarians for Koi, professional Koi keepers and food engineers, a feed that accords to the latest scientific findings was created. In addition, the food was prepared according to the strict guidelines on the production of organic food and even has received an organic label.
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Opening new shop Kim’s Koi at 29 and 30 June

Posted at: 12 Jun 2013 Category: News - Author: Bram Rohaan

You have most probably heard about the name Kim’s Koi somewhere around. If it’s not from a winning award on a Koi show, then it must have been from one of his great spring events. Also this year there will be a spring event, but this one will be more special than all the others. Kim will open his new shop on 29 and 30 June! Keep on reading to find out which kind of activities will be organized this weekend. Read More →

Best in Varieties All European Shinkokai

Posted at: 04 Jun 2013 Category: Koi Show - Author: Bram Rohaan

This entry is part 6 of 6 in the series 3rd European Shinkokai Koi Show 2013

Apologize to have let you wait for so long, but here are the Best in Varieties of the 3rd All European Shinkokai, that was held from 10 to 12 May 2013. A lot of beautiful Koi, brought in by dealers from various European countries. Enjoy their beauty! Read More →

Ryuki Narita’s 2015 All Japan Grand Champion?

Posted at: 30 May 2013 Category: Judging, Koi development - Author: Bram Rohaan

This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series Judge a Koi

When I visited Narita Koi Farms in February 2013, Ryuki wanted to show me one of his great expectations for 2015. He expects this Koi, a Sakai Fish Farm Sanke, to become Grand Champion at the 2015 All Japan Combined Nishikigoi Show. At the time of my visit, this Sanke was yonsai (in her fourth year of life) and already 79 cm. At the time of purchase, she was Sansai and 69 cm. This means that the Sanke already grew for 10 cm in the past year! Continue reading and find out why he thinks this Sanke has the potential to become the new All Japan Grand Champion! Read More →

Come to visit my workshop at l Oasis the first of June!

Posted at: 28 May 2013 Category: News - Author: Bram Rohaan

Sensei Bram!

This weekend (the 1st and 2nd of June) I will be present at the open days of l’Oasis again. Last December I was here for the first time and had a great welcome by the French hobbyists. A lot of enthusiasm was brought into the discussion during my workshop about the recognition of quality and potential with Koi. Please come again to my workshop this weekend at l’Oasis, part of the Couleurs de Niigata group. Read More →

Supreme Champion Euregio Koi Show

Posted at: 27 May 2013 Category: Koi Show - Author: Bram Rohaan

This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series Euregio Koi Show 2013

The champion of Arcen – Grand Champion of the 2011 Holland Koi Show – this time was present at the 4th edition of the Euregio Koi Show (held in Oldenzaal, the Netherlands). The tricolour of Johnny Lievens from Belgium was in second place this time and gained the Supreme Champion prize. It really became clear now that we have another serious Koi Show in the Netherlands! Read More →

The Major Awards of the All European Shinkokai

Posted at: 16 May 2013 Category: Koi Show - Author: Bram Rohaan

This entry is part 3 of 6 in the series 3rd European Shinkokai Koi Show 2013

The 3rd edition of the All European Shinkokai is over now. As we all know with Koi shows, time really flies fast throughout the event. The seven judges, including five Japanese Koi breeders, decided these eleven Koi to be the winners of the Major Awards. Have a look and enjoy the 11 best Koi of the 3rd European Shinkokai that was organized by the KOI2000 society. Read More →

Supreme Champion All European Shinkokai again for Jean Hoorne

Posted at: 15 May 2013 Category: Koi Show - Author: Bram Rohaan

Just as with the 2nd All European Shinkokai, which was held in Appelten last year, the Sakai Fish Farm Sanke named Heidi II (and until now had won 3 GC titles) became Supreme Champion after Vertigo again. The cat and mouse game between these two heavy weights, both supplied by Danny’s Koi Café and in the case of Heidi II also prepared for the show, is still continuing! Read More →

GC title prolongation for Vertigo at All European Shinkokai

Posted at: 14 May 2013 Category: Grand Champion - Author: Bram Rohaan

This entry is part 2 of 6 in the series 3rd European Shinkokai Koi Show 2013

The 3rd All European Shinkokai is held at a new venue, but the Grand Champion remained the same. Harry van der Hout took with his Maruten Yondon Kohaku from Sakai Fish Farm which listens to the name Vertigo, the title again! This very imposing Kohaku, supplied by Danny’s Koi Café, is prepared in the pond of the owner and looks like this: Read More →

A visit to Paul and Michaela

Posted at: 08 May 2013 Category: Ponds - Author: Bram Rohaan

This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series Coffee talk

This is already one thing that I/you as a reader benefit from since the start of the KoiQuestion Grow-out challenge in Germany. After the ‘lottery’ day (the day when the Dainichi tosai Showa where given away to their new owners) I have brought a visit to one of the contenders of the competition. This was the pond of Paul and Michaela. Read More →