Koi Keepers Anonymous

Koi Keepers Anonymous
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Welcome to Koi Keepers Anonymous -- the podcast where koi enthusiasts and professionals come together to share knowledge, laughs, and the occasional fish story. Each episode dives into the art and science of koi keeping: from filtration and pond design to koi health and appreciation. Whether you're a lifelong hobbyist or just koi curious, pull up a chair and join the meeting. Our names are Ty, Devin, Mikki, and Woody... and welcome to Koi Keepers Anonymous. You're among friends here.

Episodes

  1. May 17

    Ep. 12 Our Biggest (Koi?) Mistakes...

    Koi Keepers Anonymous hosts Ty, Devin, Mikki, and Woody share their biggest mistakes and learning lessons in koi keeping. From medication dosing errors to overfeeding and pond management, the conversation delves into the challenges and mishaps of koi keeping. The challenges of Koi spawning in a new pond, the impact on water quality, and the lessons learned from a devastating experience are covered in this episode. It also delves into the responsibilities of pond ownership and the ongoing maintenance of a koi pond. Takeaways Medication dosing errorsOverfeeding challenges Pond owners should be prepared for.The challenges of Koi spawning in your pond.Regular testing of water parameters and proactive maintenance are crucial for pond health. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Koi Keepers Anonymous05:00 Overfeeding and Pond Management12:16 The Story of Inherited Fish and the Unexpected Turn25:03 Emergency Survival Mode31:05 Lessons Learned37:10 New Pond Challenges42:29 Ongoing Pond Maintenance48:29 Closing Remarks 🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mj... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...! 🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping: Devin and Mikki own_https://demikoi.com_. Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their channel:   / @demikoiofficial   Ty is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun!    / @the_koi_pit   Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyist and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers This video contains music from Shutterstock, licensed by Splice video editing app.

    43 min

  2. Apr 26

    Ep. 11 In-Person Episode & the 50th ZNA SoCal Koi Show~

    Our very first episode filmed in the same room! We had a very special (and fun!) weekend at the 50th Anniversary of the ZNA Southern California Koi Show. This episode was a lot of fun to film. Ty should move out to Los Angeles. Just saying. Chapters 00:00 The Reunion06:03 The Judging Seminar13:08 The Judging Process20:51 The ZNA Judging Seminar29:15 The Koi Show Experience36:41 The Koi Awards43:07 The Grand Champion49:51 Closing Remarks 🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on Spotify and Apple Podcast! 🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping: Devin and Mikki own https://demikoi.com. Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their channel: https://youtube.com/@DemiKoiOfficial?si=Ty2XNHn9_TKwChvm Ty is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6D Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers

    51 min

  3. Mar 22

    Ep. 10 Sleeping Sickness

    Koi Edema Virus, more commonly referred to as "Sleeping SIckness" is as common as chickenpox is to humans. Depsite this, very little information is known to the average Koi hobbyist. Discover more about this common ailment, how to identify it and what you can do if you find it in your pond. BONUS! Stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear a special message for a listener who reached out to us! Takeaways Sleeping sickness affects koi and requires specialized treatment.Quarantining new fish and monitoring for symptoms is crucial. Water changes and dechlorination are crucial for koi healthHeat ramping can help boost the fish's immune systemStarting with cheaper fish and gradually upgrading is a good approach for a new pondFiltration methods and media maturation play a significant role in pond maintenance Chapters 00:00 Understanding Sleeping Sickness in Koi10:26 Prevention and Treatment of Sleeping Sickness20:00 History and Impact of Sleeping Sickness35:24 Identifying and Treating Sleeping Sickness53:34 Filtration and Media Maturation 🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on Spotify and Apple Podcast! 🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping: Devin and Mikki own https://demikoi.com. Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their channel: https://youtube.com/@DemiKoiOfficial?si=Ty2XNHn9_TKwChvm Ty is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6D Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers

    38 min

  4. Feb 16

    Ep. 09 The All-Japan Koi Show with Steve Gibbins

    Dive into the intricacies of the All-Japan Koi Show with the official, Shinkokai sanctioned press member, Mr. Steve Gibbins. On this episode we share some fun stories and may even get a bit controversial at times! This podcast is best enjoyed with video, so we hope you have an opportunity to see the b-roll! Takeaways All Japan Koi Show live streamGrand Champion judging process Koi show judging differencesBiosecurity at koi shows Chapters 00:00 All Japan Koi Show Experience26:07 Koi Show Judging Differences39:43 Biosecurity at Koi Shows 🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mjKS8BJVWT55wtMLd?si=0Lj4VC7nT9O8Pdn4WhxMyQ and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/koi-keepers-anonymous/id1846492181! 🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping: Devin and Mikki own https://demikoi.com. Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their channel: https://youtube.com/@DemiKoiOfficial?si=Ty2XNHn9_TKwChvm Ty is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6D Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers

    51 min

  5. Jan 23

    Ep. 08 Salt in Koi Ponds: When It Helps, When it Hurts, and When to Avoid It

    Adding salt to your koi pond can do a lot to alleviate stress, help fish recover from sickness, and help them look their best. But when should you add salt and when should it be avoided? In this episode Ty, Woody, Devin & Mikki talk about their experiences with adding salt to koi ponds.

    28 min

  6. 12/26/2025

    Ep.07 Special Guests Mike & Gleci Hernandez from Kois & Ponds and TOMiGAi Koi Food!!

    That’s right, The Koi Keepers anonymous crew is giving away 3 ginrin karashigoi from Marudo Koi Farm to three winners. To enter: 1. SUBSCRIBE to the Koi Keepers Anonymous YouTube page (https://youtube.com/@koikeepersanonymous?si=H8HGTQq3hYsr4-uN). 2. COMMENT either “Fish Growing Master” or “I Love TOMiGAi” on this episode. Winners must be a US resident; fish cannot be shipped to Maine, Hawaii or Alaska. Enter by December 31st at midnight. Winners will be announced New Year’s Day on a livestream episode hosted here AND  @The_Koi_Pit  on YouTube. Live stream starts at 12:00pm PST 🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mjKS8BJVWT55wtMLd?si=0Lj4VC7nT9O8Pdn4WhxMyQ and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/koi-keepers-anonymous/id1846492181! 🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping: Devin and Mikki own https://demikoi.com. Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their channel: https://youtube.com/@DemiKoiOfficial?si=Ty2XNHn9_TKwChvm Ty is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6D Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers

    30 min

  7. 12/07/2025

    Ep. 06 KOI BODY ISSUES: Short Body Koi, Deformed Mouths, Crooked Koi

    Koi fish come in all shapes and sizes: Torpedo, Round, zigzag, etc... In this episode we take a look at the koi that people love even if they won't ever appear at a koi show. 🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on Spotify and Apple podcasts! 🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping: Devin and Mikki own Demi Koi in Los Angeles, California. Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their Youtube Channel: Demi Koi OfficialTy is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! His channel is called The Koi Pit.Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers

    53 min

  8. 12/01/2025

    Ep. 05 Disinfecting K1 Media, Koi DOA, Selecting Asagi

    Today we're talking about the shipped koi showing up DOA, Asagi Development, and the questionable decision to disinfect your k1 media for the winter. 🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on Spotify and Apple podcasts! 🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping: Devin and Mikki own Demi Koi in Los Angeles, California. Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their Youtube Channel: Demi Koi OfficialTy is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! His channel is called The Koi Pit.Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers

    55 min

  9. 11/16/2025

    Ep. 04 Apprenticing at Marudo Koi Farm in Japan for 3 years

    This week, Devin tells us about his time apprenticing at Marudo Koi Farm for 3 years when he was a teenager. From overcoming language barriers, to being granted the first ever cultural study visa for koi, Devin shares his incredibly unique experience. 🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on Spotify and Apple podcasts! 🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping: Devin and Mikki own Demi Koi in Los Angeles, California. Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their Youtube Channel: Demi Koi OfficialTy is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! His channel is called The Koi Pit.Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers

    37 min

  10. 11/02/2025

    Koi Keeper's Anonymous Ep. 03: Jumbo Tosai, Indonesian Koi, Disappearing Sumi

    In this episode were talking about what really makes jumbo tosai JUMBO, whether or not domestic koi or Japanese koi are better, and the details of selecting Goshiki that ultimatley don't matter. 🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on Spotify and Apple podcasts! 🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping: Devin and Mikki own Demi Koi in Los Angeles, California. Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their Youtube Channel: Demi Koi OfficialTy is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! His channel is called The Koi Pit.Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers

    53 min

  11. 10/26/2025

    Koi Keeper's Anonymous Ep. 02 Get to Know Woody!

    Get to know Woody with Devin & Mikki Swanson (Demi Koi), Ty Rosser ( The Koi Pit ) and Woody Aplanalp ( Fish Growing Master ). Enjoy your pond with us. 🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on Spotify and Apple podcasts! 🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping: Devin and Mikki own Demi Koi in Los Angeles, California. Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their Youtube Channel: Demi Koi OfficialTy is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! His channel is called The Koi Pit.Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers

    54 min

  12. 10/19/2025

    Koi Keeper's Anonymous Ep. 01 The Dealer Wants to Buy the Koi Back??

    This is the first episode of the Koi Keepers Anonymous podcast with Devin & Mikki Swanson (Demi Koi), Ty Rosser ( The Koi Pit ) and Woody Aplanalp ( Fish Growing Master ). Enjoy your pond with us. 🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on Spotify and Apple podcasts! 🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping: Devin and Mikki own Demi Koi in Los Angeles, California. Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their Youtube Channel: Demi Koi OfficialTy is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! His channel is called The Koi Pit.Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers

    1h 3m
  • 12 Episodes

About

Welcome to Koi Keepers Anonymous -- the podcast where koi enthusiasts and professionals come together to share knowledge, laughs, and the occasional fish story. Each episode dives into the art and science of koi keeping: from filtration and pond design to koi health and appreciation. Whether you're a lifelong hobbyist or just koi curious, pull up a chair and join the meeting. Our names are Ty, Devin, Mikki, and Woody... and welcome to Koi Keepers Anonymous. You're among friends here.

Information

  • Creator
    Koi Keepers Anonymous
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Koi Keepers Anonymous