EPISODE · Jan 11, 2026 · 51 MIN
Winter Koi Pond Survival.
from The Koi Perspective Podcast · host Joe Mitchell
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?
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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?
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