The Koi Perspective Podcast

Joe Mitchell
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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. 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.

  1. 1d ago

    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 advice and expert opinion, sign up to The Koi Perspective, my bi-monthly printed koi magazine: https://www.thekoiperspective.com/subscribe📱 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 printed magazine and merchandise:Magazine: https://www.thekoiperspective.comShop: https://www.thekoiperspective.com/store🎧 Find us on Spotify and other podcasting apps:https://pod.link/1787901550#KoiPond #KoiFiltration #KoiKeeping #PondFiltration #Koi #KoiPondFilter #GardenPond #KoiHealth #ClearPondWater #KoiMasterclass #PondLife #KoiKeeper #FishPond #KoiPondBuild #TheKoiPerspective

  2. Jul 27

    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 determine whether a spawning is genuinely successful. We discuss how breeders reduce enormous numbers of fry through repeated culling, what deformities and pattern faults appear during development, and how different environments can influence the final result.Topics include Japanese koi breeding techniques, bloodline selection, water temperature, green water, algae, UV and spectrum lighting, natural foods such as Daphnia, colour development, shimmies, pond construction and the difficult balance between rapid growth and maintaining skin quality.For more detailed koi articles, breeder insights, pond advice and expert opinion, sign up to The Koi Perspective, my bi-monthly printed koi magazine: https://www.thekoiperspective.com/subscribe📱 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 printed magazine and merchandise:Magazine: https://www.thekoiperspective.comShop: https://www.thekoiperspective.com/store🎧 Find us on Spotify and other podcasting apps:https://pod.link/1787901550#KoiPond #KoiFiltration #KoiKeeping #PondFiltration #Koi #KoiPondFilter #GardenPond #KoiHealth #ClearPondWater #KoiMasterclass #PondLife #KoiKeeper #FishPond #KoiPondBuild #TheKoiPerspective

  3. Jul 12

    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 professional aquatic veterinary advice. The discussion reflects the experiences and opinions shared in the episode. Always verify pond volume, follow the manufacturer’s current instructions and consider testing unfamiliar products cautiously before treating an entire pond.📱 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 printed magazine and merchandise:Magazine: https://www.thekoiperspective.comShop: https://www.thekoiperspective.com/store🎧 Find us on Spotify and other podcasting apps:https://pod.link/1787901550#KoiPond #KoiFiltration #KoiKeeping #PondFiltration #Koi #KoiPondFilter #GardenPond #KoiHealth #ClearPondWater #KoiMasterclass #PondLife #KoiKeeper #FishPond #KoiPondBuild #TheKoiPerspective

  4. Jun 25

    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 & new varieties.💡 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 printed magazine and merchandise:Magazine: https://www.thekoiperspective.comShop: https://www.thekoiperspective.com/store🎧 Find us on Spotify and other podcasting apps:https://pod.link/1787901550#KoiPond #KoiFiltration #KoiKeeping #PondFiltration #Koi #KoiPondFilter #GardenPond #KoiHealth #ClearPondWater #KoiMasterclass #PondLife #KoiKeeper #FishPond #KoiPondBuild #TheKoiPerspective00:00 Intro with Tony before the breeders09:00 Yusuke Ogata interview25:20 Kotaro Sakai interview

  5. Jun 21

    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, and what the dealers and breeders actually do versus what they tell hobbyists.Use the Link to sign up to the next magazine: https://www.thekoiperspective.com/subscribeCode 'DAD20' for 20% off the first mag, or an annual subscription💡 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 printed magazine and merchandise:Magazine: https://www.thekoiperspective.comShop: https://www.thekoiperspective.com/store🎧 Find us on Spotify and other podcasting apps:https://pod.link/1787901550#KoiPond #KoiFiltration #KoiKeeping #PondFiltration #Koi #KoiPondFilter #GardenPond #KoiHealth #ClearPondWater #KoiMasterclass #PondLife #KoiKeeper #FishPond #KoiPondBuild #TheKoiPerspective

  6. Jun 14

    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 the best from their diet, this episode is for you.💡 This episode is proudly sponsored by OASE: https://oase.comUse the Link to sign up to the next magazine: https://www.thekoiperspective.com/subscribe📱 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 printed magazine and merchandise:Magazine: https://www.thekoiperspective.comShop: https://www.thekoiperspective.com/store🎧 Find us on Spotify and other podcasting apps:https://pod.link/1787901550#KoiPond #KoiFiltration #KoiKeeping #PondFiltration #Koi #KoiPondFilter #GardenPond #KoiHealth #ClearPondWater #KoiMasterclass #PondLife #KoiKeeper #FishPond #KoiPondBuild #TheKoiPerspective

  7. Jun 7

    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 a masterclass in koi excellence.💡 This episode is proudly sponsored by OASE: https://oase.comUse the Link to sign up to the next magazine: https://www.thekoiperspective.com/subscribe📱 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 printed magazine and merchandise:Magazine: https://www.thekoiperspective.comShop: https://www.thekoiperspective.com/store🎧 Find us on Spotify and other podcasting apps:https://pod.link/1787901550#KoiPond #KoiFiltration #KoiKeeping #PondFiltration #Koi #KoiPondFilter #GardenPond #KoiHealth #ClearPondWater #KoiMasterclass #PondLife #KoiKeeper #FishPond #KoiPondBuild #TheKoiPerspective

  8. May 31

    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 times, that’s why! Thankfully, it didn’t stop us from exploring some fantastic facilities and talking plenty of koi.During the visit, we take a look behind the scenes, explore the dealership, discuss koi selection, and see some stunning Japanese imports. We also chat about what makes the Belgian koi scene unique and how it compares to the UK hobby.💡 This episode is proudly sponsored by OASE: https://oase.comUse the Link to sign up to the next magazine: https://www.thekoiperspective.com/subscribe📱 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 printed magazine and merchandise:Magazine: https://www.thekoiperspective.comShop: https://www.thekoiperspective.com/store🎧 Find us on Spotify and other podcasting apps:https://pod.link/1787901550#KoiPond #KoiFiltration #KoiKeeping #PondFiltration #Koi #KoiPondFilter #GardenPond #KoiHealth #ClearPondWater #KoiMasterclass #PondLife #KoiKeeper #FishPond #KoiPondBuild #TheKoiPerspective

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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. 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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