Koi Pond 29 April 2023 -

[@atsuminaoki9910]

This is the type of KOI that, if it can be extended to the late 50cm this summer, we can expect to see 80 cm or more eventually.

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Hi, how are you? I hope so, even unheated I hope I can achieve this. It has been a slow start of the season so far, temps are still low but ambiant temps have started to improve. I will be heated one day when I extend the pond.

[@atsuminaoki9910]

@@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection I am surprised at the choice of the Japanese connoisseurs, who don't really care about SHOW, etc. I think people would be amazed if they could see the increased physique! Well, after some settling down, we expect them to fulfil a full feeding period like we do in this summer!

[@dannycurrie1]

Love that showa. Will do well this year. Plenty of changes to happen eith that sumi, especially on the head. Keep me updated 🙂

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

I will Danny. And thank you for going back and see how she was doing in between.

[@CosiMonger]

Wow, I absolutely beautiful KOI. Sorry about the loss of the two others. They were beautiful. Your Kindai Showa is very beautiful. Love your updates.

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Thank you. Much appreciated 😊

[@davidhodgson9204]

What an amazing showa nice addition to your beautiful pond 👍🏾

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Thank you CueBall. So so chuffed as you well know.

[@surreykoi]

That beauty has a bigger head than a hammer head shark 😂 can’t wait to see the progression over the next few years 👌🏻🙏🏽🥰

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

😂😂 well yeah you will definitely see her progress😊

[@keynshamkoipond25]

Stunning fish Lau, so happy for you. 👌👍👍🏽👍😉

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Thank you Dave Bob. So chuffed.

[@ACKoi]

That really looks just like one i was looking at 🤔 absolutely stunning 😍 😍😍

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Haha I stole it from your basket 🤩

[@goldencorndiarys1458]

Hi Lau brilliant video, stunning new fish what a tank bring on summer x

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

It's her name 🤣🤣 can't wait to see yours in your stunning pond.

[@theressomethingkoiaboutme4563]

Awsome new addition to your pond

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

She is quite something.

[@progressivepondkeeping]

Brilliant video, mate. really enjoyed it, and wow, what a fish she is next level 😍 great to link up at queni Roll on the next meet

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Thanks Leon. It was a good day even if I didn't pick it up that day. Roll on the next big meeting. Can't wait.

[@ColossalKoi]

Woow❤ Lau… she is perfect… showa is my favorite koi… great choice!!!!

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Thank you 😊 hard not to like this koi, regardless of the pattern. 😊

[@simonshears5182]

Lau What a Koi 😘👌🏻

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Hi Simon. I agree. I keep looking at her and I keep saying that in my head.

[@andrewstandley3964]

Very nice fish

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Thank you Andrew. Much appreciated

[@andrewjones7670]

Stunning 😍

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Thank you Andrew. Much appreciated

[@gavinstyles5264]

Stunning fish

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Thanks Gavin.

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Glad you are back. So sorry you had some losses. I had one loss because of winter stress and bacteria. Beautiful showa. Going to be a massive fish.

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Thank you Chris. Yes the kujaku was a big blow. Putting him to sleep was not easy and quite sad.

[@irishgeordieskoi]

Wow!!! Nice choice Lau, 👌 like many have said she's going to be stunning. And I look forward to seeing her progress. Also very keen to see that temperature rise and welcome in Summer ☀️ As Always Be Well Lau 👍

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Hi Mark. I am so so chuffed as you can imagine. Her head 😍 Hope all is well your end.

[@Sharpeyskoi]

stunning new addition Lau

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Thank you. Yeah she is next level. What a piece!

[@adethekoikeeper6505]

Nice new fish 👌

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Thanks Ade. Much appreciated. Hope all is going well in your new pond.

[@adethekoikeeper6505]

Lost all my koi 😥if you get chance watch my latest video

[@suzypennycook3047]

Great to see you back. The showa is stunning; I was waiting for you to pick a chagoi too though. I'll be doing a similar trip on Monday, to Tims, if my pond holds its 12 degrees

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Haha, I was so hunting for a Ginrin chag... I will once I have extended the pond 😀 Exciting news about picking up your fish. You'll have to send me a video or photos.

[@careyskoithegummykoikeeper7817]

What a fish lau bargain of the year upto now 👌👌👌👌

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Thanks Gummy. She is just amazing.

[@careyskoithegummykoikeeper7817]

@@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection she sure is what a fish 👌👌

[@Dave-Lefever]

Sorry for the trouble you had over the Winter, but great to see you and your pond again

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Thanks Dave. It happens unfortunately.. I took the risk to raise the Ginrin chag as his mouth wasn't too bad but obviously as he reached 50cm, the deformity was actually conducting through the spine. As for the kujaku... Yeah, big blow... Thanks for watching

[@alancurtis1388]

good to see you back missed you

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Hi Alan, that's very kind of you. So very little time. Not much to film other than updates every now and again. I don't want to put content out for the sake of it if that makes sense. Hope you are well Alan and all is going well your side.

[@alancurtis1388]

thanks all is good

[@KoiRun50]

Heartbroken, I'll miss that kojaku. So sorry about that. Beautiful kindai showa.

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Hi Sid. Yeah I was quite down for a few days. He was really stunning.

[@MarkAntarc]

Hi Lau you have certainly got an eye for the koi. Firstly, really sorry to see that you have lost the kujaku, he was a great example. BUt you can now concentrate on your new fish, which is a very good example of a Maruyama Koi Farm body and shape. They tend you specialise in Kohaku as you might well know, but are known for their excellent bone structure. Rarely do we see a young koi with such wide head. I like the fact that you have commented on the body and head shapes rather than pattern as people normally do.

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Thank you Mark for the comment. Yes Maryama are well known for their large fish. I am so so impressed by her overall size and incredible head. Her mouth is so wide. Absolutely incredible

[@hippo5346]

Nice to see you back , Lau . Love the new addition but sorry to see you`ve had your ups and downs . Such is the life of a koi keeper . I also lost a really nice kujaku , last week . He had a red mark on the dorsal when I got him , which we considered to be transportation damage , but unfortunately he got worse and couldn`t be saved . Think it was a bacterial problem . I did get a full refund from the dealer , but will be difficult to replace , as he was a really nice fish .

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Ah, sorry to read that. So you didn't see it at the shop or did you have it shipped? Glad you got your money back. Mine had a major problem with his mouth, all inside which I have never heard of before.

[@hippo5346]

@@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection Yes , I`d seen the damage when I bought it . Just a small red mark on the dorsal . Both me and the dealer thought it had probably just got damaged when previously being netted , or something Could have been that , but maybe a sign of something more serious . It was a really nice fish , so took the chance on it . Probably wont do it again , but we live and learn !

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

@@hippo5346 absolutely. When I went to pick up this one, I wasn't entirely happy with the way she was with marks but didn't write her off. After three weeks she was back on track and I went to pick her up so had to travel another 6 hours basically. Your pond is too precious with the others there, only put in what is 100% fit and healthy.

[@FARMOORKOI]

Nice to see you back, sorry Lau for your loses, your latest Koi from Queni is so very beautiful, it will be nice to see how she developes as time passes, best wishes, Tony😀

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Thank you Tony. It will be interesting to see how she grows. Her head is truly impressive.

[@FARMOORKOI]

@@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection It looks impressive now, beautiful😀

[@CescaTheDarkHorse]

Nice update 👍 Lau. Sorry 😞 for your two lost koi. Your new Showa is stunning 😍 great choice 👌 👏

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Hi Fran, the kujaku was a big blow, I'm not gonna lie. I was sad and angry for days. And thank you, I have great hope for this new showa. Well done on the progress of your pond. Amazing.

[@mimiserro362]

What a fish! Not often you see a fish with such potential and such a head! But then we are talking about Maruyama Koi Farm. I would agree with Atsumi, this fish has got the potential to reach a large size. I remember that you are not heated and it's a fairly small pond, but you have the potential to have a large fish if pushed in a careful manner. We spoke a lot about nutrition, and I know you understand the feeding intensively but not to the detriment of the koi shape or health. Good luck. Impressive. Sorry about the Kujaku, he was bright, a real loss.

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Hi Mimi, long time no speak. Hope all is well in South Africa. I can see that the shows have started and the season is well underway. Thank you for the comment. Yes I remember our discussions about nutrition, most definitely one of my favourite topics of interest. I am so amazed by her size, head and body shape. She stands out in the pond.

[@richardbrunton2068]

Cheers lau👍

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Thank you for watching Richard as always.

[@busyb1504]

So happy to see you back, we’ve missed you. Hard to let fish go but the right decision. The new one is a stunner and as you say ticks a lot of boxes, love the way big girl took her under her peck ❤ Welcome back Lau, have a brilliant summer 🤗

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Aww bless. Thank you, that's sweet of you. Yes she is something. The video doesn't do it justice, she is 45cm but a big round girl 🤩 hope all is well your end.

[@UpNorthKoiPond]

Hi Lau, sorry to hear about the two fish. Pond is looking lovely, i love all the greenery you have. Trust you to be looking for more Chagoi😅 however that Showa is a stunner🤩 a definite future big fish. Maybe its following the big girl as its big for a reason, food😂👍 take care

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Hi Si, how are you? Yeah I know, I always go back to Chags. When I extend I am sure a new Ginrin one will be added. Thank you for the comment about the showa, she looks promising so far. Happy with her. 😊

[@bezzaskoichannel3856]

Hey Lau…sorry to hear about the fish you lost 😞 But what a Showa that is, very nice 👌🏻 good to see you back 😄

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Hi Bezza. Yes it was a big blow. But I tried almost everything and I couldn't take the risk any longer due to the others. As for the new koi, yes, quite impressive head and body. For sure 😊 hope all is well your end.

[@bezzaskoichannel3856]

@@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection I’m very well thanks, finally over new pond syndrome and things are looking good 😄

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

@@bezzaskoichannel3856 good good. Yeah it can take a year or so for the pond to start maturing fully when not over stocked. Glad it's going well. I will pop and see your channel later this week when I can sit down and relax.

[@bezzaskoichannel3856]

@@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection Awww thanks…I’ll be putting out a vlog the weekend as I’ve added a few bits plus a new Bakki shower this week 😃

[@copelandkoi]

Lovely fish. Lets hope 2023 season is a hot one. Yvonne

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Gosh I hope so. It has certainly be a slow start!

[@mykoiobsession]

Glad to see you back. Your new showa has got to be one of the most amazing showas I have ever seen. Beautiful body shape and the colours just seem to pop. I can only imagine what she'll look like with a few months of growth on her. Certainly a long drive to get her but well worth it. Cheers 👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Hi Ken, thank you for the kind comment. I will say, I have never seen a head like that on a young fish. Quite something.

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

With ya on that Ken

[@nickrider5220]

So sorry to hear about the loss of your kujaku, a real beauty. A farmer's old saying is that if you have live stock, sometimes you'll have dead stock and unfortunately it's often the prettiest fish ☹

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Absolutely Nick. I was raised in a farm in France so my grandfather always said the same thing. He was a beauty. It's still a bit weird.. thanks for watching and commenting

[@Kugadream55]

very nice have a great summer 🎉🎉

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Thank you. Yes let's hope for some warm and consistent temps for now. Hope you are well.

[@boxtriker]

Fish loss is part of the hobby but its never nice good to have you back Lau

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Absolutely Martyn. Not nice. I was quite affected for a few days.

[@boxtriker]

Lau the Chag i lost last year i still miss her and it was the last fish i wanted to lose the most friendly one in the pond

[@philbosher6959]

Hi Lau, did you regenerate your Nitrate resin with salt ? If yes how did you do it? Do you just soak it In salt solution ? Tia Phil.

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Hi Phil. I did last year but all my nitrates readings have gone, from the pond and tap water, barely any readings now. So I am not using the resin anymore. It would be complicated to explain but I followed exactly what TANK TV does. If you go to his channel, he has a video called 'how to generate a nitrate vessel'. I followed that exactly. In the comment section of that video, I asked him at the time how much salt and he has replied. That will give you some guidance. Hope you are well?

[@philbosher6959]

@Lau Magro - The French KOInection crikey , that's good. I am still getting Nitrate even with the resin.?? Portsmouth water ?

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

@@philbosher6959 ah, I am on Southern water only, not Portsmouth water. When you say readings, what kind of readings are we talking about?

[@philbosher6959]

@Lau Magro - The French KOInection 30 on the nt labs test kit. Before the resin it was 45. Thanks Lau just watched tank TV and I'll get that done.👍

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

@@philbosher6959 just grabbed an NT labs test kit. It goes from 10, 20, 40. You say 30. I don't think it's horrific. Ideally you want to be at 10-20. But is that nitrate causing you any problems? To be fair, the nitrate unless at high level won't cause you any problems, especially if you are not breeding or pushing the fish to very large size. High level can cause them to be sterile, can cause redness (which can be caused by a lot of other things), can reduce their appetite and high level combined with phosphate can accelerate the algea growth. But other than that, I wouldn't worry too much. I was at times at 60, so I didn't want to stay at that. But I am at 5-10 now. So I don't worry anymore. Still check it every now and again.

[@alancurtis1388]

not sure how to contact you not seen you in ages hope your ok

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Hi Alan, thank you for asking. I am very well thank you. Just so busy with work, family, friends, animals including koi. But I am well thank you for asking. Hope you are well too. My email address is in the 'About'