The Koi Perspective Podcast

In this episode of The Koi Perspective Podcast, Joe Mitchell is joined by Mark Chetter and William for a deep, honest conversation about the realities of koi keeping—from the beauty of the hobby to the pressures behind the scenes.💡 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 digital magazine and merchandise:Magazine: https://www.thekoiperspective.comShop: https://www.thekoiperspective.com/store🎧 Find us on Spotify and other podcasting apps:https://pod.link/178790155000:00 – Welcome back!03:00 – The Challenges of Being a Koi Dealer09:00 – The Evolution of Koi Varieties15:00 – Inside Koi Shows: What Really Matters21:00 – Personal Stories from the Koi Community27:00 – Modern Breeding Techniques Explained33:00 – The Passion Behind Koi Keeping

It’s blooming cold… but what does that really mean for your koi?As winter tightens its grip, koi keepers are faced with the same questions every year: Should you heat? When should you feed? Are your koi actually coping — or just surviving?💡 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 digital magazine and merchandise:Magazine: https://www.thekoiperspective.comShop: https://www.thekoiperspective.com/store🎧 Find us on Spotify and other podcasting apps:https://pod.link/178790155000:00 It’s Blooming Cold – New Year Reflections02:23 A Short Great British Koi Show Recap05:15 Winter: The Hardest Season for Koi Keepers07:48 How Koi Actually Cope With Cold Water10:20 Pond Heating: What Works (and What Doesn’t)13:12 Fish Health vs Heating Costs – The Real Trade-Off15:51 When (and When Not) to Feed After Winter18:35 Choosing Food for Growth, Not Just Survival20:20 Smarter Feeding Techniques That Actually Help21:36 Why “Balanced Diet” Matters More Than Brand22:57 Can One Koi Food Work All Year Round?23:43 The True Cost of Feeding Koi Properly25:49 Seasonal Changes That Catch Keepers Out28:43 Winter Koi Shows & Buying Decisions30:21 Bloodlines: What Really Matters Long Term35:11 Goromo – How the Bloodlines Have Changed37:05 Modern Breeding: Progress or Problem?38:39 How the Koi Market Is Shifting40:57 The Skill of Picking the Right Koi42:24 Azukari – Opportunity or Gamble?

Join Joe Mitchell on The Koi Perspective Podcast as he sits down with The Koi Partner, one of the most influential voices in the global Koi community. In this episode, they dive into the evolution of Koi keeping, the rise of social media in the hobby, Koi tourism in Japan, and what it really takes to build a perfect Koi pond. Whether you’re a seasoned Koi keeper or just curious about the world of ornamental fish, this conversation is packed with insights, stories, and advice from a true industry insider.💡 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 digital 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

Sit down and enjoy the latest podcast with Euromatic, to discuss their innovative range of insulation balls, and the other industries they also work and have success in, and how they can be adapted for Koi Ponds.

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This episode we sit down to chat with Amir from Koi Water Barn to discuss the new Dainichi Koi Food, talking all things fish nutrition.
Do you need to spend on quality koi food, join us as we discuss.