From Pond Keeper to Koi Keeper

The UK is one of the countries in the world which has a thriving Koi keeping community. Jokes are made that the pigeon keepers of old, fancied a bit of colour, so they built a pond. However, the essence is; we humans love to surround ourselves with beautiful things. Describing Koi as 'Living Jewels' is certainly not an understatement. The grace and beauty of a perfectly formed Kohaku or Sanke (types of Koi), sitting at the surface of your pond asking for food is wonderful.

The relaxation that can be derived from watching your prized pets interacting like a well rehearsed gymnastics team can be a necessity, not a pleasure. There are people out there with highly stressed lives who need their daily fix by the pond; where clear thoughts and strategising can happen without judgment or betrayal. Some describe the influence that Koi can have on humans as a lesser drug to interacting with dolphins.

Once the 'Koi bug' has struck it really does get under your skin. Many of our clients on first viewing did not understand the whole Koi keeping 'thing'. Over time though, the welcoming view of 20 large Koi swimming towards them on arrival next to a friend"s pond (asking for food) niggled away at them. Until finally, they break! "This year sweetheart, we are going to build a Koi pond!"

What is the route from pond keeper to Koi pond keeper?

Speaking to many clients there seems to be a distinct correlation between the stories of present day Koi keepers and how their journey to madness started. The article intends to highlight a typical journey for a pond keeper and some of the issues they have faced on their way to Koi pond owner.

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