This week I sit down with my co-host @UpNorthKoiPond and good friend William Russell, He's been a listener of the Podcast since we started in January and I wanted to invite him on to discuss some topics in the Koi World currently.🎉 Special thanks to our sponsor CWD Ponds! Get 5% off everything on their website with code "TKPP5" 🔗 https://cwdsandbach.co.uk 🛍️✅📱 Follow us for more koi content:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheKoiPerspectiveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKoiPerspective🛍️ Explore our digital magazine and merchandise:Magazine: https://www.thekoiperspective.comShop: https://www.thekoiperspective.com/store🎧 Listen to The Koi Perspective Podcast FREE:https://pod.link/1787901550

Welcome to another episode of The Koi Perspective Podcast! In this episode, Joe Mitchell and his co-hosts @edenkoipond & @UpNorthKoiPond dive deep into the real-world ups and downs of koi keeping. From pond management headaches and koi buying regrets to the emotional rollercoaster of auction culture — nothing is off-limits.🐟 Topics include:• The joy (and challenge) of growing koi from small sizes• Risks of koi auctions and the rise of Chinese koi farms• How COVID changed the koi hobby forever• Backyard dealers vs. traditional retailers• Trust in koi dealers and community values• Pond-building regrets, electrical nightmares, and setup tweaks• Skimmers, systems, and lessons learned the hard wayThis episode is packed with honest stories, laughs, and valuable insights for every level of koi keeper. Whether you're building your first pond or have a garage full of filters, you’ll relate to the journey.🎉 Special thanks to our sponsor CWD Ponds! Get 5% off everything on their website with code "TKPP5" 🔗 https://cwdsandbach.co.uk 🛍️✅

🎙️ In this episode of The Koi Perspective podcast, Joe chats with @UpNorthKoiPond and the Show Chair Mike Gould from the Birmingham & West Midlands Koi Society about last years Winter Koi Show.We dive into:🏆 Koi shows & sponsorship🤝 Community & knowledge sharing📅 Event planning & venue tips💧 Water quality challenges🎯 Hopes for the future in the hobbyB&WMKS: https://www.facebook.com/share/15KW5QzdNQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr🎉 Special thanks to our sponsor CWD Ponds! Get 5% off everything on their website with code "TKPP5" 🔗 https://cwdsandbach.co.uk 🛍️✅📱 Follow us for more koi content:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheKoiPerspectiveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKoiPerspective🛍️ Explore our digital magazine and merchandise:Magazine: https://www.thekoiperspective.comShop: https://www.thekoiperspective.com/store🎧 Listen to The Koi Perspective Podcast FREE:https://pod.link/1787901550