My Koi Journey

[yonny]

No more worrying about leaves...... I spent Saturday building some netted covers. I made 3 in 2.4m x 2m rather than one biggun - A) to give some flexibility in coverage, and B) because a biggun would weigh a tonne. Quite happy with the result and it's nice to know that not one single leaf will be in that pond from now on.

The fish are slowing right down now, winter is defo on its way. It's a bit gutting after such a short space of time to enjoy the pond, but at least I know we're in good shape for next year. The water quality is the nuts, the fish are looking very healthy, all set to grow a British record in the coming years 🤣

 

[elmoputney]

On 27/10/2025 at 12:14, yonny said:

No more worrying about leaves...... I spent Saturday building some netted covers. I made 3 in 2.4m x 2m rather than one biggun - A) to give some flexibility in coverage, and B) because a biggun would weigh a tonne. Quite happy with the result and it's nice to know that not one single leaf will be in that pond from now on.

The fish are slowing right down now, winter is defo on its way. It's a bit gutting after such a short space of time to enjoy the pond, but at least I know we're in good shape for next year. The water quality is the nuts, the fish are looking very healthy, all set to grow a British record in the coming years 🤣

 

Very smart, I did notice the fish outside at the garden centre had slowed down a bit the other day, weren't so bothered about the pellets floating on the top.

Hopefully won't be long till it's British record time 😎

[kevtaylor]

On 01/10/2025 at 07:41, yonny said:

Gin Rin meaning 'scaled' i.e. a common, Ogon meaning metallic, solid, single-coloured koi, and Platinum referring to the white/silver colour.

Been a long time since I've kept koi but if my memory serves me correctly gin rin refers to the sparkle look you get on some of the scales - the best type looking like cracked glass which is permanent.

To me you've got a gin rin ogan, all types e.g showa etc can be gin rin, if the sparkle is there.

 

[yonny]

18 hours ago, kevtaylor said:

if my memory serves me correctly gin rin refers to the sparkle look you get on some of the scales

That's the one mate. It's a Gin Rin Platinum Ogon. Quiet a mouthful 😅

I really need to get pics of some of the others to put on here but it's getting more and more difficult with the temps dropping!