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The Koi Perspective Podcast
by Joe Mitchell
Welcome to The Koi Perspective Podcast — the world’s #1 podcast dedicated to Japanese Koi Carp and koi pond keeping. Hosted by Joe, owner of The Koi Perspective magazine, each episode dives into koi care, pond maintenance, filtration, koi food, water quality, and sourcing high-quality Japanese koi. Featuring expert interviews, breeder insights, product reviews, and real hobbyist stories from the UK and beyond. Whether you're growing jumbo koi or building your first pond, this is your go-to hub for serious koi keepers and pond enthusiasts.
Episodes
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Is Your Koi Pond’s Moving Bed Filter Really Working?
In this podcast, we are delighted to welcome Jasper Kuijper from Evolution Aqua to discuss all things moving beds (MBBR's!) we discuss the main area's people are looking at these systems a little incorrectly, how people could efficiently make some changes aswell as previewing Issue 5 of The Koi...
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Is This the Shake-Up Koi Keeping Needs?
A few weeks ago, I was on the road visiting Koi Dealers across the UK with Aquatic Science CEO Jean-Lou, this brand has been a staple across the France & Belgium Koi Market and stocked in many high quality koi shops, so I asked the question; Why now?Why should we buy it? What is the concept?…
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The Crazy World of Koi Keeping Continues...
In this Podcast, I'm delighted to be joined again by William and Dan from Nutramare Koi Foods, as we preview the All England Koi Show aswell as discuss our 'gaswad' growout from @New-Forest-Koi & @LeTwistedOne To read about the articles with Jasper from Evolution Aqua in upcoming magazines,...
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Was The Great British Koi Show a Success?
In this episode, Simon from @UpNorthKoiPond joins to discuss his winnings at the Great British Koi Show. We are also joined by regular Paul Mclennan the Great British Koi Show chairman.For more detailed koi articles, breeder insights, pond advice and expert opinion, sign up to The Koi…
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Why Big Koi Are Struggling This Season...
Source water could be quietly wrecking koi ponds, and this conversation with Joe and Dave Bradley from @dkoi-tv into the kind of real-world problem most keepers would rather ignore until it’s too late. If your fish look “off” for no obvious reason, especially bigger koi, this episode will hit...
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Do You Really Need Expensive Koi Pond Filtration?
What does a professional pond builder really look for when designing a Koi pond and choosing its filtration?In this episode, Joe speaks with Tom Ward, founder of TMW Pond Building Services, about his journey from building his first pond at just 12 years old to studying fisheries management and...
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Koi Heaven Mudpond Event: What to Expect
From a small indoor pond to a growing collection of outdoor mud ponds, Darryl’s koi journey is a perfect example of how quickly this hobby can take over.In this episode of The Koi Perspective Podcast, Joe, Darryl and William discuss the realities of learning to manage mud ponds, including extreme...
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How Japanese Breeders Raise Koi | Maruchiku Koi Farm
The Koi Perspective Podcast welcomes Eiji Konishi from Maruchiku Koi Farm to discuss all things Kohaku Breeding, with Rick from New Forest.Podcast Idiots Mug (LIMITED 30PCS!): https://www.thekoiperspective.com/store/p/podcast-idiots-mug-1For more detailed koi articles, breeder insights, pond…
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Why Some Baby Koi Develop—and Others Fail
Producing hundreds of thousands of koi fry is only the beginning. The real test is discovering how many have the body, skin, pattern and overall quality needed to survive the selection process.In this episode, we take a detailed look at koi breeding, early fry development and the factors that can...
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A Trusted Pond Additive Burned These Koi
In this episode, Joe, William and Paul discuss a serious incident involving a clay-based pond product that was followed by koi losing their slime coat, developing irritated skin and showing apparent damage around the gills and face.This is not intended as a diagnosis or a substitute for...
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Sakai. Ogata. Pitham. The Ultimate Koi Podcast
Huge thanks to Tony Pitham for organising our biggest podcast yet, featuring Kotaro Sakai & Yusuke Ogata previewing their trip to england to visit the national koi show, we probe them on some questions about upcoming spawnings, aswell as how to feed koi & maybe some top secrets about koi food &…
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Beni, Spirulina & Hype: The Colour Food Regimes
In this episode we tackle one of the most debated topics in koi keeping: colour enhancing food. Does feeding for colour actually work, or is it marketing hype? We cover when to feed colour food, the risks of overdoing it (yellowing shiroji, anyone?), how water temperature and timing factor in…
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Nutramare Colour Food & Feeding Regimes
What should you actually be feeding your koi — and when? Joe and William are joined by Daniel Adams to break down his new colour food, walk through his feeding regime, and take a deep dive into new pond syndrome. If you've ever struggled with a new build or wondered whether your fish are getting...
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Donald Kerr Talks Becoming a Japan Koi Show Champion 🏆
In this episode, Joe and William sit down with Donald Kerr — a multiple award winner at Japan's most prestigious koi shows — to get inside the mind of someone who's competed at the very highest level. From what the judges are really looking for, to the moments that define a champion fish, this is…
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This Belgian Koi Dealer Blew Me Away 🤯🇧🇪
🇧🇪 This week on The Koi Perspective Podcast, William and I travelled to Belgium to visit one of Europe’s most respected koi dealerships.Before we start, a quick apology for my voice throughout this episode. I was battling a throat infection during the trip, so if I sound a little croaky at…
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The Koi Community Is Arguing Again... We Got Involved
We went deep into koi Facebook groups so you don't have to — and things got heated. From dealer certificates to kanoko koi, sturgeon in ponds, and tamasaba debates, the community has OPINIONS and we're not holding back ours either.💡 This episode is proudly sponsored by OASE: https://oase.comUse...
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Are Bakki Showers ESSENTIAL For Koi Ponds?!
Most koi keepers underestimate the impact of water flow and filtration design—until a simple tweak makes all the difference. In this episode, Joe, William, and Paul dive into the tiny details that can transform your koi ponds, from Bakki Showers to biofilter media choices. Discover how adjusting...
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The Biggest & Best Japanese Koi In Europe?
Welcome back to the Koi Perspective Podcast, this is a much shorter episode due to losing my voice from a throat infection during my trip to europe, so please excuse my croaky voice.We take you round our favourite Koi & interview UNI Koi who stock the EZ Ponds.💡 This episode is proudly sponsored...
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The Brutal TRUTH About Breeding Koi Carp.
In this episode, Rick from @New-Forest-Koi breaks down how the progress from the Crimson Thunder project is going — from bloodline selection and fry development to the genetics behind patterns on Kohaku.We get into:• How to spot quality early in fry• The truth about culling and growth rates•...
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Debating our DREAM Koi Pond Setups!
In this podcast I'm joined by William and Paul to discuss our dream fantasy koi pond setups, we delve into why we want them in certain ways and discuss some filtration topics, which Im sure will cause a stir!💡 This episode is proudly sponsored by OASE: https://oase.comUse the Link:...
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Should Heating Your Koi Pond Be EXPENSIVE?!
Heating your koi pond without burning through your wallet? In this episode of The Koi Perspective Podcast, Joe sits down with Andi from BuildaHottub.com to break down the real-world performance of air source heat pumps.We get into what actually matters… not just the sales pitch. From…
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Is Your Tap Water Silently KILLING Your KOI?!
Tap water is something every koi keeper relies on, yet very few of us ever stop to question what’s actually coming out of it.In this episode, I sit down with Martin Clarke from Clark’s Koi to talk about the realities of koi keeping today. We cover everything from building ponds and running a koi...
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Dubai vs Japan: Where Do Koi Grow Better?
💡 This episode is proudly sponsored by OASE: https://oase.comUse the Link: https://www.thekoiperspective.com/subscribe📱 Follow us for more koi content:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheKoiPerspectiveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKoiPerspectiveTikTok:...
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Innovation or Cash Grab? The Truth About Modern Koi
In this episode, I sit down and open up a conversation that’s been quietly circling the koi world for a while now.We’re seeing more and more “new” varieties appearing on the scene. Different crosses. Different finishes. Different names. Some of them are exciting. Some of them are eye catching.…
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The Dark Side of Koi Relationships in Japan...
In this episode I am joined by Amir from Koi Water Barn to discuss his latest trip to Japan, we discuss the highs and lows of buying Koi from Japan, including the ever changing market.As mentioned at the start of the video, today marks the deadline for picking up Issue One, use the discount code:...
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The TRUTH About the Second Hand Koi Market.
In this episode we take a closer look at a koi keeping, delving into subjects like New Pond Syndrome, Male & Female Koi, and much more.Whether you’re new to koi or years into the hobby, this is a grounded, real-world look at fish health without the fluff.💡 This episode is proudly sponsored by...
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What Aeration Really Does to Koi
In this episode, we talk about what I’m changing in my pond this year and why aeration has become a bigger focus for me. We get into how different air setups can actually change koi behaviour, not just water quality, and why sometimes more air isn’t always better in every part of the pond.We also...
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Why These Expensive Koi Ponds, Might Actually Save You £1,000's!
In this episode of The Koi Perspective Podcast, I’m joined by Allan Gavin from EZpond to talk about the evolution of koi pond design and why fiberglass ponds have become such a big part of the modern hobby.💡 This episode is proudly sponsored by OASE: https://oase.comAllan shares his journey from...
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The Ugly Truth About Koi Development
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📱...
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Winter Koi Pond Survival.
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:...
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Has Social Media Ruined Koi Keeping? | The Koi Partner
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…
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Keeping your Koi Pond Warm in Winter with Insulation Balls.
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. Calculator: https://www.euro-matic.co.uk/ball-calculator/ 💡 This episode is proudly...
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Champion Koi Food... Or Just Fake Hype?
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.
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The Koi Keeper's Journey: Building a New Pond
Today on The Koi Perspective Podcast Joe & William are joined by Matt Lawrie who you may have seen on the channel before in this videoMatt's Pond: https://youtu.be/EPSt80hNFIIMatt has recently been to Japan & also in the process of redesigning his pond, we discuss why and discuss all things Koi…
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Koi Food TESTED! - Results from New Forest Koi
In this latest edition of The Koi Perspective Podcast Joe & William sit down to discuss the latest food trials of the year at New Forest Koi Farm, Rick takes us through the highs and lows of the results and we look at the evidence against and for some of the most popular foods on the market...
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Andy Finch RETURNS! All Things Koi Pond Purification.
Summary In this episode, Joe Mitchell, Andy Finch, and William discuss the ongoing challenges related to water quality in koi keeping. They explore the impact of construction and population growth on water sources, the importance of water purification systems, and the role of detox products in...
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King Charles the Koi Keeper?! - Podcast
In this episode, Joe Mitchell and William sit down with Matt from Clearwater Koi to chat about his journey into koi keeping and how events like the Chelsea Flower Show are shaping the hobby’s future. They dive into what makes koi shows special, why accessibility and family engagement matter, and...
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The Truth About Koi Breeding – Adam Byer Breaks It Down
In this episode, Joe Mitchell and William sit down with Adam Byer from Adam Byer Koi Farm to explore the fascinating world of koi breeding. Adam shares his expert insights on raising beautiful koi and the decisions that go into building a successful koi farm.💡 This episode is proudly sponsored…
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Tosai vs Nisai: The Koi Buying TRUTH Nobody Tells You!
In this episode of The Koi Perspective Podcast, Joe Mitchell and his co-hosts dive deep into the world of koi buying, breeding, and auctions. 💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:Why buying Tosai can be a safer investment than NisaiThe risks of purchasing high-priced koiHow relationships with...
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Your Koi Pond Questions - ANSWERED - Part 2 of 2
Welcome back to The Koi Perspective Podcast in this episode we answer all your koi pond related questions, from the weird and wonderful to the downright outrageous!👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes!🐟 Featuring:Joe – Host of The Koi PerspectiveWill…
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Your Koi Pond Questions - ANSWERED - Part 1 of 2
Welcome back to The Koi Perspective Podcast in this episode we answer all your koi pond related questions, from the weird and wonderful to the downright outrageous!👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes!🐟 Featuring:Joe – Host of The Koi PerspectiveWill…
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The Shocking Truth About Nitrite in Your Koi Pond & Pre Show Predictions
We kick things off by looking back at our pre-show predictions – were we right, or way off the mark? 👀 After that, we dive into some of the most important parts of koi keeping: how to feed koi properly, understanding new pond syndrome, and why nitrite is such a big deal for your fish.Whether...
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💥 Male Koi, Online Sales & Mud Ponds: The Truth About Today’s Koi Market
In this episode of The Koi Perspective Podcast, Joe Mitchell is joined by Gary Gatwick and Simon to tackle the ever-evolving koi market — from online koi sales and dealer dynamics, to Japanese breeding culture and the future of koi shows.💡 Topics include:The rise (and risks) of online-only koi...
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Is the UK Koi Scene Falling Behind?
🎙️ Do Koi Shows Need to Change? | Koi Podcast Rants & Real TalkIn this episode of The Koi Perspective Podcast, Joe is joined by Will, Simon, and Dave for an unfiltered discussion on the current state of koi shows & Industry. Are they still relevant? Why do some hobbyists feel left out? And is it...
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Battling New Pond Syndrome - Should It Be Difficult?
🐟 In this episode of The Koi Perspective Podcast, we dive deep into the world of koi pond management! 💧🎙️ From battling new pond syndrome to mastering water quality, we share real experiences and helpful tips.🧪 We chat about detox products, salt treatments, and whether they’re really worth...
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(Video Best!) Selecting Tosai - Ogata Shiro & Sakai Sanke Discussed
From the thrill of growing show fish to the art of selecting koi with potential, this episode is packed with insights for both seasoned keepers and newcomers alike. The duo explores how sumi development, bloodlines, and even temperature can influence a koi's journey — and why patience is…
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Are You Feeding Your Koi All Wrong?
In this episode of The Koi Perspective Podcast, we’re diving deep into the most talked-about (and argued-about!) topics in the hobby right now.💥 From the reunion in Japan to the insider takeaways from the National Koi Show…🐟 Floating vs. sinking food – is one secretly harming your fish?🧂 Is…
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Disaster strikes at Joe's Pond! Discussions on Koi Food and Parasite Treatments
This week I'm joined by my two regular co-hosts Simon from @UpNorthKoiPond and Dave from @edenkoipond to have a general Koi natter, we discuss all things from recent disasters to Koi Pond Foods and Treatments.Check it out and please let us know what you think in the commentsLink to OASE Giveaway...
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What can Koi Keepers learn from Carp Food Manufacturers?!
In this video me and William Russell are joined by the genius behind @BPMilling to discuss the differences between Koi feeding and Carp feeding and the differences (and perhaps learnings) we can take from either hobby.🎉 Special thanks to our sponsor CWD Ponds! Get 5% off everything on their...
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Gatwick Koi's Gary Breaks Silence on Koi Dealer "Drama"
Gary has something to say... and he's not holding back.In this first-ever video, Gary breaks down the reality of the koi industry — the quarantine myths, the dealer drama, and the bits no one else wants to talk about.This isn’t a rant. It’s not clickbait. It’s 30+ years of experience, laid out…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Koi Perspective Podcast — the world’s #1 podcast dedicated to Japanese Koi Carp and koi pond keeping. Hosted by Joe, owner of The Koi Perspective magazine, each episode dives into koi care, pond maintenance, filtration, koi food, water quality, and sourcing high-quality Japanese koi. Featuring expert interviews, breeder insights, product reviews, and real hobbyist stories from the UK and beyond. Whether you're growing jumbo koi or building your first pond, this is your go-to hub for serious koi keepers and pond enthusiasts.
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Welcome to The Koi Perspective Podcast — the world’s #1 podcast dedicated to Japanese Koi Carp and koi pond keeping. Hosted by Joe, owner of The Koi Perspective magazine, each episode dives into koi care, pond maintenance, filtration, koi food, water quality, and sourcing high-quality Japanese koi....
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