Mid-Atlantic Koi Magazine August 2014

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The Membership Magazine of the Mid-Atlantic Koi Club

Volume 28, Number 2 August 2014

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President’s Message . . . . . . . .4From the Editor’s Desk . . . . .6MAKC Health Hotline Volunteers . . . . . . . .24Sunshine Column . . . . . . . . .30

Treasurer’s Report . . . . . . . .31F..A..S..T Ads . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Ad Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

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—Upcoming Events

Long Island Chapter Meeting . . . . . .31Saugerties Chapter Meeting . . . . . . .31

Beginner’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

MAKC Corporate Members . . . . . . . . . .7

ZNA Judging Seminar - Sanke . . . . . . . .8Jim Reilly, Art Lembke, & Nicole Lembke

Blood Worms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Don Harrawood, SKAPA, KHA

A Visit with a Premier Japanese KoiBreeder – Dainichi Koi Farm . . . . . . . .12

Courtesy of Hikari

Test Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Ed Keene, DCAS

Summer Pond Tips – Part 2 . . . . . . . . .20Ray Jordan, Texas

Relevant Koi Diseases . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Courtesy of AKCA

Common Water Testing Errors . . . . . . .26Ken Austin, Certified Koi Keeper

MAKC Annual Meeting - Time for a Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

RoseMarie Ehrich, New York

On the Road to a Koi Event . . . . . . . . . .30

Pronunciation Guide for Japanese Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Picture to Share - Koi Cake . . . . . . . . . .34Phyllis Spoor, California

MAKC Membership Application . . . . .35

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MAKC on the Move!

The beautiful historic Mohonk MountainHouse in New Paltz, NY will be hosting their79th Garden Holiday week from SundayAugust 24-29, 2014. During the show onThursday August 28th at 2:00 pm. our very

own Club members will be hosting a lecture, WaterGardening and Koi. Herb Ehrich VP, Paul Tomasko, andFrank Almquist will be giving the inside scoop on how tobuild a stunning backyard pond and how easy it is to keepkoi as your favorite pond denizens.

If you have never visited Mohonk Mountain House Istrongly urge you to! They have beautiful award-winningformal gardens, rose and herb gardens, children's garden,wildflower and fern trails, rare specimen trees, heirloomplants, and Victorian.

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Dear Members,

I would first like to thank retiring MAKCPresident Phil Grey for helping the Club duringthis time of transition.

Thank you to our Treasurer, Anthony Vitale andLong Island Chapter Vice President, Bruce Levinefor their continued hard work and dedication.

I also want to thank Richard Douglass for takingover the Membership and Directory. The Club hasa new Web-Mistress, Sarah Johnson. In thecoming weeks the website WWW.MAKC.COMwill be overhauled. In the mean time you will beable to see changes along the way.

Another big shout out to Herb Ehrich my runningmate and new Vice President. If I left anyone outplease forgive me and I want to say thank you toall the members who make this Club great!

I am looking to improve the way we communicatewith our members through email and Facebook. I understand the concerns some of our membershave with Facebook and I am looking into anannouncement page for the website.

Regarding the Club’s magazine, I am looking intobringing the magazine subscription back to print,in addition to it being digital. I’m a Luddite whenit comes to magazines and I prefer a hard copy todigital. I also want to acknowledge Carolyn Weiseand Cindy Graham for their hard work inpublishing our beautiful magazine.

I know that there are concerns over the trailer and the clerical error of the non-billing of theadvertising in the magazine. The title and

registration for the trailer were found this week bySusan Boland and she is mailing the paperworkdirectly to me. This way the trailer can be insuredand registered in New York State. I am personallyhandling the issue of non-billing of advertisingand will be sending out bills to our vendors.

There have been many requests for MAKCmerchandise. Herb is currently working ontransporting the Club merchandise from Virginia.Once sorted and tagged it will be listed on thewebsite. I am hoping in the near future that wewill have a shopping cart on the new website forease of ordering merchandise and renewing club memberships.

I look forward to working with you in theupcoming year and if you have any questions or concerns please contact me.

Joann Mead

President’s Messageby Joann Mead

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Question

My pond keeps getting foam on it, by the water-fall. I’ve been using a de-foamer. That workswell, but the foam keeps coming back. It doesn’tseem to bother the Koi, but it doesn’t look good.What is the problem and how can I get rid of itonce and for all?

Answer

Your problem is called too much D. O. C.(dissolved organic compound). This makes thebubbles stick together and last for a long time.This is best overcome with water changes and theuse of a foam fractionator. These can be hard to

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setup and to make it work well. Also try increas-ing you’re filtration by adding more particulatefiltering material (fine matting).

Note: This column offers suggestions only; theultimate care of your pond and fish is up to you.

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Anicely marked and balanced Sanke isa fish to be admired in any pond. So,we have a ZNA Judging Seminar inthis issue that will help you tounderstand the finer points of the

Sanke. I'll bet more than one member will add anew Sanke to their pond this season.

In addition, I'm sure you will enjoy a Visit with a Premier Japanese Koi Breeder, Dainichi KoiFarm, sent to us by Hikari this month. A trip to meet the Japanese breeders is still on mybucket list.

We bring you tips on water testing, commontesting errors that you want to be aware of,courtesy of Ken Austin, and Relevant KoiDiseases (from AKCA).

We've got more Summer Pond Tips from RayJordan who always has a lot of great informationto share. Everything in this magazine is intendedto help us become better Koi keepers and morecapable at pond management.

If you missed the MAKC Annual Meeting, pleasetake a look at RoseMarie Ehrich's article. We havenew leadership and many changes have alreadybeen made to benefit the club. There is more to come.

If you hear of outside events, please let me know.I will add them to the On The Road column.

Yours in Koi!Carolyn


From the Editor’s Deskby Carolyn [email protected]

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ZNA Judging Seminar - Sankeby Jim Reilly, Art Lembke, and Nicole Lembke, ZNA Judges

Today we judged five very nice, albeit very different Sanke!

For the last group of fish we judged,Mat provided a very nice choice ofSanke. As with the Showa, we askedthe group to choose the Koi with thebest quality hi and sumi and the

lowest quality hi and sumi. Then theyrecorded their choices for 1st to 5th place.

When judging Sanke, we look at Color, SkinQuality, Conformation, and Pattern. It ispreferred to have a pure white backgroundwith a pleasing Kohaku pattern of hi. Thedepth of hi should be uniform from nose totail, and the edges of the hi should be clean.

This is a continuation from last issue of theMAKC-ZNA Style Judging Seminar

In August, MAKC hosted a ZNA StyleJudging Seminar with the help of Mat McCann and Quality Koi. This seminarwas free to our ZNA Members and open to our other members for a fee. The judgesfor this seminar were three of our MAKCmembers who are local certified ZNAJudges: Jim Reilly, Art Lembke and Nicole Lembke. This is the third of threearticles sharing what was learned that day.Our sincere thanks go to Mat for providingthe Koi for this seminar. Thanks also to allof the people who attended, and to Jim andArt for joining me as Judges for this event.

Nicole Lembke


The sumi should appear as stepping-stonesfloating on top of the Koi, and the depth of sumi should be consistent throughout.

The judges chose Koi A as having the best hi andKoi B as having the lowest quality hi. We chose KoiC as having the best sumi and Koi B as having thelowest quality sumi. We then judged the entiregroup of Sanke for ranking 1 through 5.

Our choice for first place was Sanke A. Itsconformation was very pleasing. It had the bestwhite from head to tail. This fish had the bestquality skin. The hi pattern was a little boring,but it looked good on this fish and will look evenbetter as the fish continues to grow and fill out.The hi stopped just before the tail and balanced

well with the hi on the nose. The kiwa and sashiwere both acceptable. Although the sumi was notthe best of all the Sanke, the placement was verynice and the depth of color in the finished areaswas good. As this fish continues to develop thesumi should become better.

Our choice for second place was Sanke E. Theconformation was comparable to fish A.However the white was not as pure as seen by theyellowish tinge on the head and pectoral fins.The hi was fairly even in depth with a slightweakening near the tail. The kiwa was good butthe sashi (the leading edge of the pattern) wasslightly uneven. The sumi was not as well devel-oped as on Koi A and it would have been betterto have some sumi on the shoulder.

Third place went to Sanke C. The conformationwas good. The white was slight yellow as on fishE. The hi was nicely developed but there aresome stray spots of hi on the body, and themenkaburi (hood on the head from below andbehind the head to the mouth) on the head wasnot pleasing. This fish did have the best sumi.

Fourth place went to Sanke D. The conforma-tion was not as good as on the previous threeKoi. The head is triangular, the mouth is small,and the body narrows too quickly behind thepectoral fins. The white background was good.The hi was not even throughout. The sashi wasmessy and the stray spot of hi on the face andpectoral fins was distracting. The sumi was not as nice as that on the other fish.

Last place went to Sanke B. Of all the fish, thisone received the least points for conformation.The white was not as good as the other fish, thehi plate was not even and the sumi was unevenand scattered.

Winning Sanke

First Place: Sanke A

Second Place: Sanke E

Third Place: Sanke C

Fourth Place: Sanke D

Fifth Place: Sanke B



Blood Wormsby Don Harrawood, SKAPA, KHA

What are those "red worms" on myfilter media?

This is a question we frequently hear this time ofyear. Read the answer here.

Do not worry about the tiny red worms that mayappear in your pond filter. These harmless crea-tures are Blood Worms and they can be beneficialto the pond. They can be asource of food for small fish.

Blood Worms are the larvaestage of chironomid midges - avery small fly that resembles a mosquito but does not bite. The photo shows a blood worm on a fingertip.

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cho in Niigata and 10 cho in Aichi – note: 1 choequals 2.45ac), they specialize in breedingGosanke (Showa Sanshoku 60 %, Kohaku 30 %,and Taisho Sanshoku 10 %).

The late Mr. Minoru Mano, the originator of theDainichi Gosanke, was instrumental in the devel-opment of the size and superb qualities of thesevarieties. His ardent love of Koi has been carried

A Visit with a Premier Japanese Koi Breeder –Dainichi Koi Farm

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Introduing Dainichi Koi FarmToday we visit another top Koi breeder to discusstheir focus and technique. We’re pleased to spend

time with Mr. Futoshi Mano, president ofDainichi Koi Farm, and Mr. Shigeru Mano, themanaging director. They are famous for theproduction of Gosanke but they also renderservices to others for the development of theNishikigoi industry.

I. About Dainichi Koi FarmHistory

For more than 50 years in Nishikigoi’s nativeplace, the city of Ojiya, in the Niigata prefectureDianichi has been synonymous with quality Koi.They also have a branch in Aichi Prefecture. In120 field ponds on the premises of 50 cho (40

(L to R) Mr. Shigeru Mano, Mr. Futoshi Manoand Mr. Hiroshi Mano

New Greenhouse 2012

An excellent example of their continuouspush to develop new technology and efficient

breeding methods is the use of a Micro-Nanobubble system in their new greenhouse.


Inazuma Showa (Showa Sanshoku)

The 23rd show in 1991

Dainichi Zakura(Taisho Sanshoku)

The 25th show in 1993

Monroe(Kohaku)


Three Grand Champions bred by Mr. Minoru Mano

Sakura(Showa Sanshoku)


Satsuki(Kohaku)

The 41st show in 2010

Showa SanshokuThe 43rd show in 2012

Three Grand Champions bred by the Brothers

on by his three sons, who are producingoutstanding specimens at both the Niigata andAichi farms. Their newly-built indoor ponds areequipped with micro-nanobubble generators.They have devoted themselves to advancementsin breeding technology and superior selection skill.

An excellent example of their continuous push todevelop new technology and efficient breedingmethods is the use of a Micro-Nanobubblesystem in their new greenhouse built in 2012.

Memorable Koi – Father’s three GrandChampions and Sons’ three Grand Champions

Their goal is to surpass their father’s greatestachievement – winning the grand championshipwith the three Gosanke varieties of his homebredKoi. This is a grand undertaking unparalleled inhistory. (Look on prior page to see the beautifulGrand Champions - page 13.)

Though each of these Koi is superb, the sons feelthey can surpass their father’s success. Even afterwinning three grand championships with theGosanke, their dream has not been satisfied.Every year only one outstanding Koi can win thegrand championship and the next year a betterKoi from another Koi farm will appear on thescene to have their chance at being a winner. Nomatter how highly the Dainichi Koi may bepraised or respected, the sons continuously seekimprovement and perfection.

II. Long-established Tradition andDevelopment of Koi Breeding

—Dainichi OB-kaiThe late Mr. Minoru Mano built his Koi breedingskill along with ever increasing expectations toattain his championship goal. These objectiveshave been firmly ingrained in his sons and manypupils. After extensive first hand training on thefarm, each is now an independent Koi farmerand member of the Dainichi OB-kai. Each is

continuously improving, through a friendlyrivalry, to be their best, which is the secret ofDainichi-brand Koi’s evolution.

III. Production Style of Dainichi Koi Farm

Q: What sort of Koi do you intend to breed?A: We intend to breed larger-sized Koi with aspecific form and noticeable quality so that theycan be easily distinguished from others. However,it is difficult to explain the peculiarity of ourKoi’s unique characteristics, especially that of the


Members of the Dainichi OB-kai

Marudo Koi Farm (President, Niigata), Nogami KoiFarm (Niigata), Hirasawa Koi Farm (Niigata),

Maruyama Koi Farm (Yamanashi), Shotoku NishikigoiCenter (Saitama), Koizumi Fish Farm (Tokyo),

Kachi Koi Farm (Fukui), Kohara Koi Farm (Fukui),Omosako Koi Farm (Hiroshima), Rikoen (Fukuoka)

and Daishin Nishikigoi (China)

sumi. As you know, sumi markings change greatlyas Koi grow. For example, at the age of two, evenprofessional Koi farmers cannot reliably identifypotentially good or bad potential sumi candi-dates. After the Koi have reached four years ofage, their sumi markings become matured anddarken. We hope many Koi lovers learn to enjoythe evolution of changing sumi markings. Wefurther hope that our Koi will touch and inspiretheir owners through a beauty worthy of theirliving jewels reputation.

IV. Daily Koi Feeding and the FinishingTouches to their Koi

Q: What do you require from the Koi food you use?A: We always choose Koi diets whose quality ismanaged as a priority. We want diets we knowwill help to increase flesh for Koi we plan to enterin Koi shows, but also those which offer Koiparents a healthy and productive lifespan. Weknow Kyorin has a keen focus on ingredientquality and through research at their laboratoryverifies and confirms that quality. We put ourhighest confidence in their diets and would liketo recommend them to both Koi farmers and Koilovers as the most consistent, reliable and readilyavailable Koi diets on the market.


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The primary function of each of thenumerous types of pond test kits onthe market today is to test the qualityof the water in some way, shape orform. Bad water quality will create

unnecessary stress to your fish, and eventuallywill be the reason for their premature deaths.Bad water quality will also lead to many otherharmful circumstances for your pond in generaland your fish in particular.

Are test kits a necessity? Absolutely not! I haveheard more than one hobbyist claim to havenever used them, in fact, never own any. Do I feela tug on my leg? Mayhaps, however, I'm onlytelling you what they told me. In theory, Isuppose it is very possible to maintain a healthypond without ever buying a test kit. Personally, I wouldn't do without them!

Water quality is one of the most importantfactors involved when maintaining a pond.Hence, I feel it is advantageous to have anythingthat would help in determining the quality of mypond water. If a fish was to die unexplainably orappear to be stressed for an unknown reason,without test kits, I would merely be guessing if I thought the water quality was bad. By having,and more especially using test kits, the guessworkis eliminated. Why would you want to change thewater to improve the quality of it, when youpossibly have another problem brewing which isunrelated to water quality? Beats me!!

Test kits are available from a wide range ofmanufacturers and vary in price from a fewdollars each for the most inexpensive types on upto prices exceeding $100.00 for the electronic

versions. You can also purchase a kit containingseveral of the most common test kits - all in oneconvenient storage container. Some type of aclear vial is generally provided in each test kit forthe purpose of holding your test water. Some testkits have you compare your test results to a pre-printed multi-color strip of paper while othersprovide a multi-colored, yet transparent slidewhich is part of the test vial.

I find the paper strip kits harder to work withwhen trying to determine test results. Also, onemust keep in mind the fact that the printedcolors might be slightly off, hence, they are theleast dependable when it comes to accuracy. Thetransparent slides are much easier to determineyour results when you hold them up to a lightsource. Additionally, they are more accurate thantheir colored paper counterparts. The electronicversions supposedly provide you with nothingless than pinpoint accuracy. I say supposedlybased upon the reading I have done about themrather than my personal experience.

Water Quality Conditions To TestThere are many different types of test kits avail-able. Test kits are available to check the levels ofpH, ammonia, nitrate, nitrite, general hardness,carbonate hardness, calcium hardness, magne-sium hardness, copper, chlorine, phosphate, alka-linity, calcium, chloramine, dissolved oxygen,carbon dioxide, iron, iodine, iodide, silicate, andI'm sure others which I cannot think of. Manyexperienced hobbyists are familiar with most ofthe test kits available and what to use them for.The beginner, however, may feel as though theyare just an added expense and, unfortunately,ignore them. In this article I am not going to


Test Kitsby Ed Keene (DCAS) Adapted for Ponds by Carolyn Weise

It's as easy as A B C . . . Pond Basic Concepts . . .

discuss any of the salt water specific kits, nor amI going to explain all of the kits. I will, however,explain several of the most common test kitsavailable and why you should consider usingthem. I will also point out the test kits I feel are 'must have' and those I feel are 'might like to have'.

pH Test KitIn my opinion, this is a 'must have' test kit.Different species of fish require different pHlevels in order to survive. First, you need to testyour tap water to see what the pH level is. At leastyou will know for sure if the fish you are going topurchase requires the same pH level as your tapwater. It is all right if they don't match, howeverwhat this means is that you will have to eitherraise or lower the pH level of the water in yourpond to match the requirements of the fish. Thiscan be done several ways which I won't get intoat this time. The bottom line is, however, that ifyou change the pH level of your pond water, youwill need to test it again to ensure that you havecreated the proper level. Additionally, you willwant to check your pond's pH from time to timeto ensure that it stays stable and doesn't rise orfall over time, more especially if you are alteringyour tap water. You should check the pH level of your pond at least once a month - no matter what.

Ammonia Test KitI feel this is a 'must have' test kit too. Ammonia ishighly toxic to fish and will cause their nearimmediate demise. If you are just starting up apond, there will be an ammonia spike as thewater goes through its nitrogen cycle process.Ammonia is the first byproduct of the nitrogencycle and should be carefully monitored duringphase one of the cycle.

However, you should never be able to detect apositive reading in a well-established pond whentesting for ammonia. If your pond water doestest positive, the ammonia levels are too high and

immediate action is required to eliminate theammonia. The first thing to do is a partial,mayhaps as high as 50%, water change.

The second thing to do is add an ammoniareducing chemical to your water. This type ofinexpensive product is available in most pondshops under various names. Just ask the storepersonnel. The ammonia reducing chemicals willgreatly help to neutralize the effects of theammonia on the fish. Note: this product does noteliminate the ammonia, it simply neutralizes it,and therefore, your test kit will still show apositive reading after completing such a treat-ment. A word to the wise - get some of this stuffand keep it on hand just in case.

The third thing you need to do is find the causeof the ammonia. Generally speaking, your filtermay very well be the culprit for a couple ofcommonly occurring reasons. If you do not regu-larly clean your filter, it may have becomeclogged. If this is the case, there is little or nowater circulating through it. The nitrifyingbacteria live in your filter and eliminate theammonia. Well, guess what? A clogged filtermeans no circulation through the filter, whichmeans nothing for the bacteria contained thereinto eliminate, which means an ammonia build upand major problems in your pond. Otherpossible causes of ammonia might be too manyfish having been recently introduced into thepond or overfeeding the fish. In either event,there is suddenly an over abundance of waste, beit fish and/or food, which is more than the


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bacteria in your filtration system can eliminate.The build up will continue to increase well, well,well before the bacteria can catch up to it andabsorb it all. Although other possibilities exist forammonia build up, make sure the plug on yourfilter has not accidentally been unplugged.Sounds pretty silly, but hey, sillier things havebeen known to happen!!

Nitrite Test KitI feel this is a 'might like to have' test kit. Nitriteis less toxic than ammonia, however, toxic nonethe less. If you are just starting up a pond, therewill be a nitrite spike as the water goes throughits nitrogen cycle process. Nitrite is the secondbyproduct of the nitrogen cycle and should becarefully monitored during phase two of thecycle. Fish will survive the lower levels of nitritealthough it will cause them stress. At higherlevels, just like ammonia, the results are fatal.

I have a nitrite test kit. The only time I have usedit was when I was first starting up a new pondand that was only to verify I had reached the endof the second phase of the nitrogen cycle.

Generally speaking, if my nitrite levels were bad,my ammonia levels would more than likely beworse. They seem to run pretty much hand inhand. When testing water where unknownproblems exist, you should check the ammoniafirst. If a nitrogen cycle problem exists, it will befound during the ammonia cycle or the nitrate(the next test kit I will talk about) cycle. If youclear up the ammonia problems, you can feelsecure that your nitrite problems have beencorrected as well. So why have a nitrite test kit ifyou seldom, if ever, use it? Well like I said earlier,and you may mirror my thoughts, this is one testkit you feel is a 'might like to have' test kit, not a'must have' kit.

Nitrate Test KitI feel this is a 'must have' test kit, and I'd suggestyou have one. Nitrates will become toxic at

higher levels. Nitrate is the final byproduct of thenitrogen cycle and should be occasionally moni-tored in a well established pond. Excess nitratesneed to be removed from your pond and the wayyou do that is by making partial water changes.How often you must make partial water changeswill vary from pond to pond, however, a nitratetest kit will help you in determining your waterchange intervals.

Test your water and, if the nitrate level is rising,do a partial water change. Continue testing everycouple of days until the nitrate level rises again,and proceed to make another partial waterchange. What was the interval between waterchanges? Continue this pattern until you havemade 4 or 5 partial water changes. You now candetermine an average number of days betweenwater changes. To prevent any minor problemsfrom becoming major ones, I would schedule mypartial water changes several days earlier than theaverage you have just determined. From thispoint forward, you might only want to use yournitrate test kit once every month or so.

General Hardness (GH) Test KitPersonally, this is a kit I want to have on hand.For the average hobbyist, I feel this is a 'mightlike to have' test kit. Some of the fish I maintainwill do better in soft water (and not developshimis). Bimonthly, I use this test kit, along withmy carbonate hardness test kit, to ensure mylevels are staying consistently soft. If the fish youare maintaining require neutral water, i.e. nothard nor soft, you can probably get away withouthaving hardness kits of any type.

Carbonate Hardness (KH) Test KitAgain, this is a kit I want to have on hand. Forthe average hobbyist, I feel this is also a 'mightlike to have' test kit. This kit is a big help whenpH stabilization becomes a problem. If you havelive plants in your pond, this is a kit you shouldhave to constantly monitor your water. If the fishyou are maintaining require neutral water, i.e.


not hard nor soft, and your pond does notcontain live plants, you can probably get awaywithout having hardness kits of any type.

Phosphate Test KitPersonally, this is a kit I have on hand, but haveused it very few times. I feel this is a 'might liketo have' test kit for the average hobbyist. If youhave algae problems, one thing to check is thephosphate level. A terrible water conditioncombination to have is a high nitrate level inconjunction with a high phosphate level. Thistype of condition will create a tremendous algaebloom. Unless you prefer green water with slimegreen covered walls and slime covered greenplants and decorations, and well, I think youunderstand what type of bloom I'm talkingabout here.


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Water TemperatureYou can assume your fish will be significantlystressed if your water temperature goes over 85degrees or your pond temperature changes bymore than +/- 10 degrees during 24 hours. Find away to shade at least part of your pond from thehottest part of the afternoon sun. Plant a tallhedge on the west side of your pond or locatesome tall potted plants or patio umbrellas to helpprovide some shade. Consider building an arbor,trellis, or place shade cloth over your pond. Also,if your filter system is exposed to the sun createshade for it as well.

Increase your water circulation. If you have awaterfall or fountain increase the water flow. Ifyour fountain can be adjusted try for a fine misttype effect. Another method is to modify yourpond water return into a spray bar. Spray bars arepipes with small holes drilled along the bottomthat create a curtain of water as it is returned tothe pond. Spray bars can drop water tempera-tures by 5-8°F degrees when they are built largeenough and enough water is pumped throughthem. Maybe this is the time to consider getting alarger water pump. Increased circulation willencourage evaporation, which will have an additional cooling effect.

Another method to cool the area around yourpond is to use one of the water “mist” productsyou might have noticed at some restaurants andamusement parks. We bought one at HomeDepot for about $13. You connect the mister to agarden hose and several tiny nozzles create a foglike mist that can cool the immediate area by upto twenty degrees. This mister could be placed ona timer to come on for an hour or so every after-

Summer Pond Tips (for Warmer Climates)Part 2

by Ray Jordan, Texas

noon in the hottest part of the day. A side benefitto this is you can be more comfortable and ableto enjoy your pond on even the hottest after-noons. The amount of water used is minimal,perhaps a few gallons an hour.

ShadeKoi can get sunburned and develop skinproblems and even eye cataracts in shallowponds. Many Koi keepers also believe that hikui,which is a skin disease of unknown cause mightvery well be related to excessive sun exposure. Inwarmer climates, it is important to provide someshade for your fish. Shade will also help keepyour pond’s water temperature cooler and helpcontrol excessive algae growth.

Next issue we will cover Pond & FilterMaintenance, Dissolved Organic Compoundsand Feeding.


Spray bar water return created with 2˝ pvcpipe with 1/4˝ holes spaced 1/4˝ apart

Relevant Koi Diseases

reprinted from 1994 AKCA Seminar Binder

Ich: Ichthyophthirius multifilis.Freshwater Ich causes small white spots all overthe fishes body. In some cases, Ich spots may notbe grossly visible, but you may see then under thescope. This has to do with a fishes' immuneresponse or lack thereof. The disease is a ciliatedprotozoan , and it kills smaller fish, while sparingthe larger ones. Damage to the gills is theprimary way it kills. Its life cycle is roughly 2-5days, but can be longer (5+ weeks) if the water iscool, much shorter if the water is warmer. Totreat, elevate water temps and add salt. Using saltmay harm plants, so if you are looking for analternative, I would use Formalin 37% andMalachite Green, applying 1cc Formalin 37% per10 gallons water every 3rd day after a 30% water-change. The Malachite green is not that impor-tant in this, but would be used to give theFormalin an emerald color. Overdosing isunlikely with the Malachite fraction, used thisway. Three or four treatments covering 10-14days would be necessary. I always urge people touse salt first. Simply remove the plants and treatthem outside the tank with Formalin 2cc perlOgal for 6 hrs before re-adding them to thesystem, to remove any latent Ich.

ChilodinellaChilodinella is one of the hottest fish killers thereis. Under the scope you may see a beanshapedorganism, or a large round organism full of tinybubbles. Alive, the Chilodinella resembles a heartshaped onion with a flizzy end where you couldimagine the onion’s roots would be. These areactually cilia. Dead, Chilodinella are motionlessround balls full of tiny bubbles. They may


resemble Ich but they do not have crescentnucleus nor do they move in their dead, roundedstate. Chilodinella clears EASILY with salt. Leavethe salt in for 14 days, and be sure to supplementaeration, as gill damage from Chilodinella maybe severe in the survivors. Chilodinella should besuspected anytime large numbers of fish aredying on the surface or who roll over on theirsides except when disturbed, the Koi dash madly.

Costia/IchthyobodoCostia or lchthyobodo necatrix, is a ciliatedprotozoan parasite of freshwater fish that alsohas the capability to kill flsh in great numbersand in no short time-span. The only goodfortune in this is that it perishes readily whensalted. Costia may be attached or freeswimming.Attached Costia look like little commas stuckinto the skin (or gill) by the thin end.Freeswimming Costia are graceless wobblyswimmers that look like commas or almost likehalf open Conch shells. Costia clears easily withsalt, and this infection should be suspected whenalot of fish are dying, fins may be reddened, and

what? You guessed it, Salt. Epistylis is obviousunder the scope because it has a long, stick-like stalk.

LerneaLernea elegans, the most common type ofAnchor worm affecting Koi, is a real threat. Theyattach ventrally, they hold on for about 14 days,and they reproduce copiously. The wounds theycreate almost always infect with Ulcer diseassebacteria, Aeromonas, and then you have twoproblems. Treatment can be undertaken withMalathion, Fenthion, Trichloffon, Dylox,Dimilin, and Salt. Salt works by killing thefreeswimming reproductive forms. Malathionjust kills the Lernea dead, but is dangerous to thefish. Fenthion is slow but safer. Dimilin is great ifyou can get it. EPA and FDA will trounce you forhaving and using it. I do recommend removingany adults you see attached and swabbing thewounds with Iodine or mercurochrome. I dorecommend also feeding an antibiotic food whenyou see Lernea to head off problems.

ArgulusArgulus lice are obvious when they hit. They aregreenish, disc shaped parasites that 'suck' ontothe fins and sides of the fish. They can causedamage great enough to permit Ulcer formation.They do NOT respond well to Formalin. TheyDO respond very well, and very quickly toOrganophosphates like Fenthion and also Dimilin.

GyrodactylusFlukes, of the class Gyrodactylus andDactylogyrus, have long been separated into SkinFlukes and Gill flukes. There is no need. Becausewhile there are even subdivisions withinGyrodactylus and Dactylogyrus, and they camebe distinguished by their eyespots and Hooksand embryos; they all die the same. Flukes causeflashing in Koi and other species of fish, morethan any other parasite. Rarely fatal to any butthe smallest fish, Flukes eat slime and create


it appears that the fish cannot breathe very well.Spiderweb lesions in rapidly dying fish are also characteristic; as well as excess mucus on the skin.

TrichodinaThis saucer-shaped parasite is over-rated in itspathogenicity although, I have seen it causespiderweb lesions in the skins of Koi. The mostserious damage it may do is to the gills of smallerfishes. This is one of one of two or three parasitesthat causes scratching in Koi, with no serious sideeffects. The most important thing aboutTrichodina, is that when it is discovered, it beliesa problem in the System Housekeeping depart-ment. You can bet your license that there is someaccumulation somewhere of mulm, and lots of it.TRICHODINA clears easily with SALT, and invery short order. You need only leave salt in for afew days to clear Tricho for good. Here again, ifsalt cannot or will not be used, Formalin is thenext choice.

OodiniumOodinium is the causative agent in Velvet disease.This pearshaped sessile organism gives a velvety,gold dust look to affected Kol. It is reported thatthis may not clear with Salt, but I have yet to seethis type of resistance. If it didn'tclear with Salt, Iwould use Formalin. I have only encounteredVelvet/Oodinium very rarely in Koi. It would bemore common in freshwater aquariums or onrecently purchased Goldfish.

EpistylisEpistylis is relatively uncommon, but, likeTrichodina is more common under circum-stances of poor water management, especiallywhere water changes are not, or not frequently,done. Epistylis will live opportunistically inwounds and ulcers, and looks alot likeSaprolegnia (Fungus). It forms white tufts insmaller wounds. Epistylis clears on its own whenyou begin good water quality practices, and canbe helped out of the system with a good dose of

bleeding microscopic wounds on the gills andskin of fish. These wounds can, and often dobecome infected with Aeromonas bacteria, whichis far worse than the original Fluke problem.Their lifespan is roughly 14 days, but theycomplete a reproductive-maturation cycle in 4days, and they can be treated with Formalin 37%,Salt, Organophosphates, Droncit (Praziquantel)and Potassium. I recommend salt first, and if thathas not cleared the problem, (as proven micro-scopically) then use Formalin as a clean up.Dactylogyrus has eyespots, Gyro does not. Gyrohas an embryo inside, Dactylo does not.

Dropsy/BloaterDropsy, also known as Bloater or Pineconedisease, is usually caused by bacterial invasion ofthe fish’s kidney. A herpes virus may alsocontribute. There is a sporozoan parasite that candamage the Kidney this way, called Mitrasporacyprini, but I have yet to see this on a necropsy.Dropsy is, for all intents and purposes, untreat-able, based on 2 years experience, using thefollowing drugs: Azactarn, Baytril,Chloramphenicol, Gentamicin, and Amikacin. Ihave tried a Sulfa drug, brand name Albon, andthat did not resolve the problem either. Bacterialdropsy is usually caused by Aeromonas orPseudomonas bacteria. I have also seen casesinfected with Mycobacteria. By the time thescales protrude from the body, the damage to thekidney is so profound that recovery is impossi-ble. If you must try to save the fish, isolate thespecimen, elevate temps while elevating oxygena-tion, and begin injecting antibiotics intraperi-toneally. You could also feed the antibiotics in amedicated feed.

SaprolegniaFungal infections of Koi and other ornamentalfish are usually caused by Saprolegnia, acommon, if not ubiquitous fungus. Other typesinclude Achlya, Dermatocystidium1 andBranchiomyces. None of the fungal infections Ihave EVER diagnosed from Koi in 2 years of

clinical practice have been anything other thanSaprolegnia, and NEVER has Saprolegnia struckwhere there was not SOME sort of stressor.Surviving 'jumpers', (fish that have cleared thepond and flopped around), are always affected.Healing ulcers often become infected withfungus. The disease looks like cotton-woolprotruding from the lesion, and may becomestained with algae. Diagnosis is by microscopy,and this is important, as very often, Flexibactercolumnaris will look just like this, and it will notrespond to anti fungal agents, because IT is abacteria! Treatment of fungal infections is onlypossible where immaculate water quality andgood diet prevails. Then, a variety of drugs areeffective, to include my favorite, Methylene Blue.Formalin is effective but only worsens stress on


A microscope may be a good investment for a Koi Keepter.

the fish. Malachite green can be swabbed onfungal lesions if the specimen can easily becaptured daily. Potassium permanganate effec-tively kills fungi, perhaps better than anything,but this is a VERY dangerous drug to use on fish,unless you have great experience and don't minda risk.

ScoliosisScoliosis is caused by a variety of conditions,none of which is infectious. The most commoncause of scoliosis is Vitamin C deficiency. Butthere are 3 other causes. 2) Tryptophan defi-ciency: An amino acid protein building blockthat may be absent in foods due to improperformulation, hyper extended storage, excess heatin processing, or because no variation waspermitted in the diet. To avoid this, always usetwo different high qualtiy staple diets, andsupplement periodically with earthworms orother bait worms. Mealworms and crickets may

also be accepted, especially if partially crushed. 3)Trauma: The muscles of Koi and other teleostfish are assorted in bands called 'somites.' Whena somite is damaged, by intra Muscular injectiontechnique, for example, or a sharp blow, thesomite may die, which then shrinks, and kinksthe fish, especially when swimming. It maystraighten at rest. 4) Organophosphates, likeFenthion, Trichlorfon, or Malathion to name buta few, can cause kinking of the body due to hypercontraction of the muscles. (A side effect of thesedrugs on the fish is to prevent relaxtion ofmuscles) and this may kink, or break the fishes back.

Vitamin C deficiencies may be avoided byfeeding a varied diet to include the followinggreens: Spinach, Turnip greens, Broccoli heads,and Dark leaf lettuce. NOT PLAIN LETTUCE!!!Additionally, store no food longer than 90 days,and be sure the label has added ASCORBIC acid.Once scoliosis is noted, the fish is better removedto fresh water, and better attention to diet isadvised. As a side note, the biggest, fastestgrowing fish are most likely to kink, as they needthe most Vitamin C and calcium in their diet, tosupport their rapid growth.

Ulcer DiseaseUlcer Disease is almost always caused byAeromonas bacteria or more rarelyPseudomonas bacteria clinically, I wouldn't knowwhich because I rarely culture the pathogen. Whynot? Because the results could take a week toreturn, and by that time, all the affected speci-mens would be dead. I have treated ulcer diseasewith the following drugs: Enrofloxacin,Chloramphenicol, Gentamicin, Amikacin,Tetracycline, and recently, Azactam. I inject thesedrugs. Suffice it to say, that to save these fish, mycore recommendations would be to get the fishinto a heated environment, provide impeccablewater quality, swab the wounds with iodine orMercurochrome, Feed Romet chow, InjectEnrofloxacin and or Chloramphenicol, and hope


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that the next spring that the fish does not bloatdue to retention of latent bacteria in the kidneyafter clinical cure.

LymphocystisOf all the viruses affecting Koi, perhaps the mostcommon is LYMPHOCYSTIS. This is a viralpathogen that is poorly transmissible betweenyour specimens. It strikes fish when somedamage has occurred to mouth or fin, and some-times on the body. The lesions are warty andrough. They may be singular or numerous. I seethis viral infection in fish in immaculate waters,and so I cannot verify that this is a stress relateddisease. I do know that it is merely disfiguring,not fatal. Lesions may be scraped off; but thiscould open the skin or fin to bacterial invasion.The only lesions that should be addressed surgi-cally are mouth lesions that interfere with eating.Often, the lesions clear spontaneously, usually,but not always, the SECOND summer afterinfection, at the peak of the heat. There is acommercial remedy sold for this, but it does notwork, and is being sold purely to flim-flam thetrusting hobbyist. It is merely acriflavine which isa useless dye.

Carp PoxCarp Pox is another virus of a dermatologicalnature, that also has a low transmissibility fromfish to fish, and is again, not fatal, merely disfig-uring. The lesions are soft and waxy, not wartyand rough. The lesions should not be scraped.They may be differentiated from Lymphocystisbecause they do NOT cause the cells to becomehuge (megaloblastic) in size. The way Lymphdoes. There is no treatment, and lesions do notresolve as well as Lympho lesions do. You shouldbe aware that CARP POX lesions are very, veryrare in North America.

Rhabdovirvs CarpioRhabdovirvs Carpio was reported to be aprimary pathogen of cyprinid species, particu-larly Koi and Carp. The virus causes what the

British try to call Spring Viremia of Carp, whichis the grossest misnomer; that tries to bundle amultifactorial process involving cold water,depressed immunity, opportunistic pathogenicbacteria, and then, only possibly, a virus likeRhabdovirus carpio into a simple viral disease.Rhabdovirus carpio has several other names, asseveral scientists have found the same particleand given it different names. We do know that itcan cause swim bladder inflammation and areddening disease of the skin called CarpErythrodermatitis. You should know thatRhabdovirus carpio, and Spring viremia of Carp,have not been isolated from any fish on theNorth American continent, so before you cryVIRUS, read a little. Almost always, Aeromonasbacteria, (and a septicemia from same), areconcurrent players with this virus, and it is hotlydebated whether Rhabdovirus carpio can evenact alone.


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Common Water Testing Errorsby Ken Austin, Certified Koi Keeper

Koi Organisation International

All fish keepers should testthe tank or pond watertheir fish live in. This is keyto maintaining a healthyenvironment for your pets.

It is not difficult to do, but needs to bedone correctly for good results. Thisguideline covers the common mistakesthat should be avoided.

Sampling LocationThe sample of water should be repre-sentative of the pond water in general.Water within a few inches of the surfaceis affected by contact with the atmos-phere and any air or water currents atthat interface. This can make the waterin that zone slightly different than mostof the pond water.

The same is true of water close to thepoint where circulating water returns tothe pond such as streams, waterfallsand jets.


Draw your sample away from such locations andat a depth of 6 inches or more.

The Person Doing the TestingYes, you too can be part of the problem. Forexample, did you read the instructions? Even fortests that you have done so many times that youhave the procedure memorized, manufacturersoften change the procedure and different manu-facturers have different procedures.

Other human errors such as letting the sample sittoo long before running the test, the water level(meniscus) in the vial not exactly on the line, notmixing reagents correctly or for the correctamount of time, dirty test vials or covering thevial opening with your finger instead of a cap allcontribute to bad sample results.

Reagents can be spoiled by leaving the caps offfor long periods of time or switching bottle capson the dropper bottles.

Always follow manufacturer's procedures andgood lab procedures. Also be aware if you haveany color blindness, as this can affect your inter-pretation of the test results.

The LightingMany tests require matching the color of thewater in the sample vial with the color on a chartor a color chip in a wheel or slide. This shouldnot be done under artificial lighting and don'ttry to do this wearing tinted glasses. Go to a goodsource of natural light and take the sun glassesoff. Daylight simulator lights can be used forrunning water tests indoors.

The Water ChemistryRemember, you are trying get a representativesample of your normal pond water. If you justadded a water treatment chemical or a medica-tion then that will change the water chemistryand that is not a good time to be testing thewater.

Water additives can also interfere with colordevelopment and cause the color comparison tobe off. After adding water treatments, always waitat least two filtration cycles before testing thewater. This would be the time it takes to run theentire volume of the pond through the filtrationsystem twice.

The Testing ToolsIt is best to buy test kits and test equipment fromreliable manufacturers. But each of these willhave a limited sensitivity range. Let's say you buya pH test kit that has a range of 6.0 - 7.6. That isnot going to work very well in EI Paso municipalwater that often has a pH of 8.0 or greater.

Be aware that the liquids, powders, tablets andeven vials from different manufacturers cannotbe interchanged.

Also note that reagents all have a limited shelflife. The better manufacturers date stamp the testkits and reagents and provide guidelines on whenthey should be replaced.

Replace any stained, faded, scratched or discol-ored test vials because that makes interpretingthe sample color more difficult.

SKAPA NEWSLETTER August 2012


MAKC Annual Meeting - Time for a Changeby RoseMarie Ehrich, New York

Jo and Herb attended the meeting both travelingfrom the northern part of New York to meet and greet the MAKC members who were in attendance.

The new President and Vice President spoke ofworking together to bring the Club to a higherlevel. They both spoke of their many goals for the Club, such as public outreach and reorganization.


Congratulations to Joann Mead andHerb Ehrich our newly electedPresident and Vice President. Also acongratulatory note to AnthonyVitale for being reelected Treasurer

and Bruce Levine being reelected Long IslandChapter Vice President.

The annual meeting was held on Sunday, June29, 2014 in Huntington, Long Island.

Demi Fortuna, Atlantic Water Gardens, guest speaker at the Annual Meeting. He talked about the proper size hose for your pump.

Jo spoke about her expertise with fish and herdesire to educate others through membership inMAKC. Jo brings to the Club her vast experiencein the business world as an accountant. She issmart, self-motivated, and willing to work hardfor our members and we are very lucky to haveher as our Mid Atlantic Koi Club President.

The first order of business the following morningwas to begin collaborating with our new Web-Mistress, Sarah Johnson, on updating thewebsite. Changes have been implemented on thewebsite, in the coming weeks the site will betotally overhauled.

The Club would like to thank Demi Fortunafrom Atlantic Water Gardens for a very informa-tive presentation on using the proper size hosefor your pump.



On the Roadto a Koi Event

August 22-243rd Michigan Koi & Pond Club Koi ShowHeld at the Pond Place of Michigan. Contact Teri Alexander 734-762-7068, see our websitewww.MKPC-SE.comSeptember 5-720th Annual ZNA Potomac Koi ShowHeld at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Vienna VA. http://www.znapotomac.orgSeptember 6-7 - WK&WGS23rd Annual Koi & Water Garden ShowBothell, WA Contact Nancy Moore [email protected] www.washingtonkoi.orgSeptember 12-14Idaho Water Garden & Koi Society 21st Annual Koi ShowBoise, ID - Contact Sot Chimonas [email protected] • www.iwgks.orgSeptember 19-21Carolina Classic Koi ShowEast Coast Koi Imports, New Hill, NChttp://carolinaclassickoishow.comSeptember 19-21Dallas Koi Kichi Group's 12th Annual Koi Showwww.dallaskoikichi.org/show-site/September 20-21Northwest Koi & Goldfish Club 34th Annual Koi & Goldfish ShowUwajimaya—in conjunction with the Festival of Japan, Beaverton, OR Contact Daren Beck503-507-8510 or [email protected] 4-57th Annual Regional South Carolina Koi & Goldfish ShowSouth Carolina Koi & Water Garden Society’s Simpsonville, SC • http://sckwgs.org

Carolyn Weise had septoplasty surgeryon July 8th and is healing wellalthough it kept her out of worklonger than she expected. She nowhas all the symptoms of being able

to breathe "on her own" (LOL). For anyone whodoesn't know what that is, it opens up the nasalpassageways of any obstructions, which in hercase, have been troubling for years. We wish her well!

Please keep Anthony Vitale in your prayers, forreduced pain from the accident in Florida. AndAndrea Duggan who lives minute to minute, dayto day, and is a living miracle to all of us.

SHOUT OUT: Is anybody having a birthday inSeptember? Please let Carolyn know so we canwish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Any other newsis accepted as well.

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On the Road to a Koi Event - Continued

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Our dues are $30 per year, per family (includes $15.00 for a one-year subscription to Mid-Atlantic KoiOnline Magazine). The club year runs June 1st through May 31st of the following year. (Dues are pro-rated per month. Those who join in January or after are also asked to join for the following year.)Join for 4 years for $100 and save - $20. Overseas Membership - $40 per year. Corporate Membership$275 per year which includes advertising and other benefits. Call Richard Douglass at 845-723-4373or e-mail: [email protected] for details.

Please consult the following chart for the proper amount and send your check (payable to the Mid-Atlantic Koi Club) to Richard Douglass, 34 Sherow Rd., Pleasant Valley, NY 12569.

As soon as I receive your check, I will send you a "Welcome to MAKC" email and a list of upcomingmeetings in your area. You will also be given the date of your membership expiration. Your email will be added to our MAKC Notice Group to allow you to receive MAKC news and up-to-date information. A great source of information is our MAKC website: www.makc.com. The MAKC membership list may be made available (upon approval by the MAKC Executive Committee) for the dissemination of Koi-related information.

Welcome to MAKC! I sincerely believe you will enjoy it as much as we all do. Membership Committee Mid-Atlantic Koi Club

PLEASE PRINT (You may omit any information that may be sensitive such as unlisted phone numbers or email accounts.)LAST NAME ________________________ FIRST NAME(S) _________________________(If Applicable) CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP NAME: ______________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________ CITY__________________ STATE _____ ZIP______TELEPHONE ______________________ E-MAIL ________________________________ OCCUPATION(S)______________________ Do you have a pond?____ Dimensions____________ Gallons________ Type filter_______________Do you keep Koi or Goldfish?_________ Type_____________ Size___________ How Many? ______Are there any Koi related problems you need help with?________ If so, what kind?_____________________________________________________________________________________________Do you have special talents, knowledge or interest you would be willing to share with us? _________If so, what kind? __________________________________________________________________Would you be willing to have a Koi Club meeting at your home? ______________________________SIGNATURE ___________________________ DATE ____________ AMOUNT PAID ___________

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$42.50 $40 $37.50 $35 $32.50 $30 $27.50 $25 $22.50 $20 $17.50 $15

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Mid-Atlantic Koi Magazine August 2014

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