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Big names that will be present at the 3rd edition of the All European Shinkokai Koi Show, you cannot deny that! The show, which will be held on 10, 11 and 12 May this year seems to become a great success. The show moved from outdoor to indoor (De Broodfabriek in Rijswijk, the Netherlands) and that gave the opportunity to include a Bonsai show. But who will be part of the judging team? You can read it here! Read More
Because of my blog about the reversed sieve, or the Criel-sieve, I received a few critical questions. This is actually something I do like, because these questions keep me focused. The question that intrigued me was M@rk’s question, which was also the first response on my article. M@rk is wondering if Trespa plate is toxic or not. I promised him to find this out and started searching for information. On my quest I ended at one of the largest producer of multifunctional plates in Europe. Read More
You have read correctly. A former Grand Champion of the All Japan Koi Show is supposed to participate at the same show again. Nevertheless, this will be two years later. Can you recall the magnificent Kohaku of the Sakai Fish Farm, currently referred to as M Legend? Will she be able to equalize with Loran, the only Koi to win the All Japan Show twice? Read More
Sensei Bram!
The six and a half hour trip was more than worth it. My first visit to a French Koi shop was a direct request to give a lecture and a workshop. This was during the open house days of l’Oasis, which is part of a select group of merchants that belongs to Couleurs de Niigata. Read More
It’s been a while since my introduction blog was placed. I already told you that I’m studying Aquaculture in France. In this article I’d like to tell a bit more about this important part of my life. In other words, what is my study about and what about the internships?
On 1 October this year in Japan the now famous auction of the Dainichi Koi farm took place. The auction with only two prior editions was already known as one the most high quality Koi auctions in the world with accompanied prizes. Rob de Vos from Ornafish international was the only Dutchman on the scene and made his report. Read More
I am going to Japan again! This autumn you will be able to get some nice almost live footage from the mountains of Niigata where all the ‘magic’ is happening at the moment. The breeders are actively harvesting their Koi again, starting with the tosai (one year old Koi) and ending with the big guys (or girls in this case). I (Bram) will be in Niigata from the 19th of October until the 8th of November, so please stay tuned! Read More
Ikeage already has started for this year! At the moment it are mainly the tosai that are getting harvested, but in some occasions nisai (and elder Koi) are harvested as well. In case of Dainichi, Momotaro and Sakai Fish Farm both tosai, nisai and sansai are partly harvested already. With a good reason, because they will all three have their auction on 1 (Dainichi), 3 & 4 (Sakai Fish Farm) and 5 October (Momotaro)! Read More
As we arrive in time it is still quiet but soon the first enthousiasts come in. Also Antoine Vincent came from France to meet us. During this opening of Koifarm Netherlands he has his debut public performance. We quickly recognize several show winners like Harry van der Hout and also a few Koi dealers made the effort to be at the opening of their Belgium colleagues. Read More
KoiQuestion is getting bigger and bigger in the international Koi-world. To be of service to as much readers from different countries as possible, we want to have our articles published in different languages. The French Koi-hobbyists will soon be able to read our blogs because Antoine Vincent has joined our team. He would like to introduce himself to you. Read More