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Ricky Stoddart

Using Bactoplus Ohmizu Clay

Bactoplus Ohmizu Clay is new product to the UK market and I’ve been using it for a couple of weeks now, so wanted to take the opportunity to share my thoughts on it. As a product it re-energises old and tired water, resulting in clear pond water for your Koi carp.
Steve Betts

An Interview With Makoto Tanaka

In 2009 Ricky interviewed renound breeder Makoto Tanaka, Managing Director of NND Koi Farm, based in Nagaoka. In today's blog we re-look at that interview word for word, in full detail.
Ricky Stoddart

Using Bactoplus Fresh PSB for Clear Pond Water

I choose not to use many additives and do not advocate the use of many products – I think there’s a lot on the market that is not really necessary for keeping Koi, providing that you have a good routine and technique. However, Bactoplus Fresh PSB is one of few the products that I always have to hand.
Steve Betts

Exciting New Lineage Coming to Koi Wholesale

We’ve excited to have secured delivery of a large batch of new lineage tosai from Taniguchi Koi Farm.
Ricky Stoddart

Readers Questions - Tips for Treating Ich / White Spot

As part of our Readers Question Time feature I was recently asked "What is the best way to treat Ich at this time of year in an unheated pond?" Read on to find out more about medicating this nasty parasite that can quickly cause deaths in your Koi pond.