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Ponds of Hope Pond Tour
Fish Fridays- Kumonryu
The Kumonryu is a unique doitsu scaled koi. Being in the same classification as Matsukawabake the name comes from the village they were discovered in “Matsukawa” combined with “bake” which means changing or disguise. The black and white color they display is in fact one that tends to change over time occasionally altering the pattern. These changes will happen more frequently as a younger…
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Fish Fridays- Kumonryu
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Fish Fridays - The Elusive Black Koi!
Fish Fridays – The Elusive Black Koi!
The black koi is a beautiful fish when you have the right background to showcase this fish against, and even when you have a dark background, these fish are neat additions beacause their presence is usually seen as a shadow gliding over and on top of your other fish. Black koi are the descendants of the original Magoi carp which also were black. A true black should have a nice dark sumi, almost…
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Fish Fridays - The Friendly Chagoi!
Fish Fridays – The Friendly Chagoi!
Want to make some skittish fish more friendly? Trying to get your fish to eat from your hands but they just don’t seem to trust you? Then find yourself a Chagoi! Granted, the thought of a brown fish isn’t as enticing as some of the other brighter colors available, but there’s something about these fish that make them very trusting and super friendly! Its for that very reason that we suggest…
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Fish Fridays - Kujaku Koi!
Fish Fridays – Kujaku Koi!
Kujaku koi are one of my favorites. One of my oldest and largest koi is a Kujaku koi, and really is a stunning specimen in the pond. So what’s in a name? The Japanese translation of Kujaku is literally ‘peacock’. They have black matsuba scales that have orange – red markings reminiscent of a kohaku. The pectoral fins should be platinum or have a nice motoaka pattern in them. This fish is…
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The term Utsuri translates from the Japanese as ‘reflection’, and in these fish, that is represented by a pattern that resembles a checkerboard. Although that is the most literal translation, the basics of an Utsuri are that it is only two colors, with a pleasing balance between the two colors. Within the Utsuri class, there are 3 main known varieties: The Shiro Utsuri which is white and black, the Ki Utsuri which is yellow and black, and the Hi Utsuri which is red and black. There are sub varieties of each such as Gin Rin Utsuris as well.
Color and Conformation: Utsuri are only a two colored fish, sometimes being called a “black fish with white/red/yellow markings”, the base body color being determined by the presence of black on the head. Shiro Utsuri look very similar to a Shiro Bekko, the main difference being that the Bekko will have no markings on the head at all, and more of a stepping stone like pattern as opposed to a heavier coverage of sumi in a checkerboard pattern on an Utsuri.
Patterns The most pleasing Utsuris tend to be a balance of sumi and hi, from side to side, and front to back. Checkerboard patterns are common, but occasionally you can find an inazuma pattern which resembles a lightning bolt.
Varieties Shiro Utsuri – Black and White Koi Hi Utsuri – Black and Red Koi Ki Utsuri – Black and Yellow Koi *each of these varieties can include gin rin variations as well
Fish Fridays – Utsuri Koi! The term Utsuri translates from the Japanese as 'reflection', and in these fish, that is represented by a pattern that resembles a checkerboard.
Fish Fridays - The Ogon Koi!
Fish Fridays – The Ogon Koi!
The Ogon koi is a majestic fish in our ponds, and rightfully so! The platinum color of a Platinum Ogon represents the fulfillment of wealth through success in business, while the Yamabuki (gold) Ogon represents gold, wealth and prosperity. It’s no wonder that this fish is a staple in so many Japanese ponds! The Platinum Ogon is occasionally sold as a Purachina Ogon, but it is very uncommon to…
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Fish Fridays - Shusui Koi!
Fish Fridays – Shusui Koi!
Truly one of the shimmering jewels in your pond, the Shusui koi has been around for nearly 100 years! The first Shusui were created by Mr. Akiyama after cross breeding the german mirror carp with an Asagi in 1917. The resulting fish is very similar to an Asagi, but with a nice group of doitsu scales down the back which are called Shusui (meaning ‘autumn water’), since the rows of blue scales…
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Fish Fridays - Asagi Koi!
Fish Fridays – Asagi Koi!
Asagi – Japanese for Indigo or Pale Blue. This is a very appropriate name for a fish that has a blue net pattern that covers its back. The blue net pattern is complimented by an orange belly, gill plates and body. Truly one of the oldest koi types out there (dating back about 160 years to the Narumi Asagi), this fish should be a staple in everybodys pond for its unique coloration and patterns.…
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June 27, 2015 Tour Map is Available!
June 27, 2015 Tour Map is Available!
To get the map for our June 27 pond tour that will be held in Sussex County, Please click on the following link: 6-27-2015 Tour Map There are 5 stops on this tour, and they won’t disappoint you! We hope you will join us for a morning of fun and inspiration. Look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions, please contact Mary at the shop, 845-651-4100
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Fish Fridays - Taisho Sanke
Fish Fridays – Taisho Sanke
Characteristics: The Sanke variety was established during the late 1910s. Very similar to the Showa, this variety lacks any sumi (black) markings on the head and has a base body color of white (in comparison to the black bodied Showa). The easiest way to imagine a great looking Sanke is to first imagine it as a good Kohaku, with a good balance of red and white. Then you add some black, and if…
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Fish Fridays - Showa Sanshoku
Fish Fridays – Showa Sanshoku
One of the “big three”, or Gosanke, is the Showa Sanshoku, (Or Showa Sanke) often just called Showa. The first Showa was exhibited in 1927 during the reign of the Showa Emperor, and has actually changed quite a bit from the original standard used to identify this fish. In recent times, the amount of Shiroji on a Showa has increased considerably, and modern Showa look quite a bit different from…
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Predators - And how to deal with them...
Predators – And how to deal with them…
Predators.. They are everywhere. From the mink moving from Orange County to Bergen County to the Great Blue Herons that never seem to migrate south, there always seems to be some new threat to the jewels of our ponds, our koi. Over the years of keeping fish, we’ve compiled a short list of some pretty effective methods for keeping your koi safe from these predators. Some of them may seem…
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Fish Fridays - Kohaku
Fish Fridays – Kohaku
It has been said that “The Koi hobby begins and ends with Kohaku”, and this is truly a testament to the popularity of this fish. You hardly ever see a koi pond that doesn’t include a Kohaku in its collection. The Kohaku also happens to be one of the first varieties of ornamental carp that were developed. Dating back to 1889, the modern Kohaku was originally created by Kunizo Hiroi, who bred a…
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Why Should I Test My Pond Water
Why Should I Test My Pond Water
Regularly testing your pond water is something we all should be doing. Even while things may look fine, or the water may look clear, things in the pond may not be, and a simple water test can tell us a lot about the current condition of our ponds. What is “regularly” you may ask? Well, that depends in all honesty. Some people may test weekly and have no problems with it. I prefer to test my…
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The Gosanke Trio
The most popular group for koi, by far, is what is known as Gosanke, or “Three Families” (Named for the original the three branches of the Tokugawa Clan in Japan), which is comprised of the Kohaku, Taisho Sanshoku (Sanke), and Showa Sanshoku varieties. Of the thirteen recognized classes of koi (and over 80 varieties), these three are the most popular, and almost always found in every collector’s…
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