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Posted by: CP Sun, 18 Jun 2006 3:21 pm

OK. Today I am on leave,and since it coincided with the 12th Singapore Koi Show (2nd time they are hosting in Max Koi Farm), as a fishkeeping enthusiast off I went with my Sony digicam in tow.

Called Goldrush to ask him if he is interested to join me as I left my place at abt 2pm, but he doesn't want to answer my call leh.............

And so here are some of the pics from the lonely cameraman.........

Posted by: CP Sun, 18 Jun 2006 3:27 pm

Some koi products on display.......




The trophies from the many many different categories.....




And even an elaborate free buffet lunch for everyone.

(Yo, Matrix, you should know what to do when organising the next Goldfish comp.......... )



















Also,many pics of beautiful ladies but this is not the appropriate website to post them........

Posted by: CP Sun, 18 Jun 2006 3:36 pm

Many, many beautiful kois on display.....

Posted by: CP Sun, 18 Jun 2006 3:44 pm

Some more...........pets belonging to the rich........

Posted by: CP Sun, 18 Jun 2006 4:05 pm

So what do we look for in kois?With my limited knowledge and according to a friend of mine whom is a koi enthusiaist, here are a few guidelines:

1)Balance, which is an important judging criteria for all fishes
2)Body shape - Like torpedo
3)Grace - Fish must swim with minimal effort and body movement.A flick of the tail and the fish glides as if it is doing ice skating
4)Colour, skin texture.Colour to be deep and border well defined, and scales edges should have a layer of shine "FUKURIN". If you look closely at the 'fukurin', it should look like a fishing net.

Here is a topic on 'Fukurin' incidentally started by yours truly:
http://www.rafflesgold.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2118&hl=

Posted by: CP Sun, 18 Jun 2006 4:09 pm

Two beautiful kohakus awaiting judging.Aeration is temporary off so pic quality is better.


Judging in progress.I am sure may koi fanciers can recognise who the judges are:

Posted by: CP Sun, 18 Jun 2006 4:16 pm

Here are some of the results.It is impossible to tell the sizes of these fishes from the pics, but all of them have a body girth which is bigger than a man thigh!!!

And, try to see if you can recognise the 'fukurin' as well.


The 2nd runner up,a kohaku:


1st runner up, a sanke:


And the GRAND CHAMPION, a Kohaku, which is usually the case:

Posted by: CP Sun, 18 Jun 2006 4:22 pm

Two jumbos on display (I reckon the size of Mike Tyson's thigh).

A kohaku:


And a chagoi:


And if you still cant pick out the 'fukurin' from these two pics, well,

Posted by: CP Sun, 18 Jun 2006 4:27 pm

A tour of Max Koi Farm showing the koi ponds......



And in the background the Aro mud ponds.

Posted by: CP Sun, 18 Jun 2006 4:29 pm

Before I sign off some pics of the 'Bakki Shower'.


Using 'bacteria house' as the filter media (but at a cost of $35 per kg ),this revolutionary product saves space,in lieu of a bulky filtration system.




Apparently this filtration method is gaining popularity with Aro keepers as well,and all Aros housed in Max Koi Farm are using this.

Here is an excellant write up on Bacteria House, by jwhtan of Arofanatics.com.
http://www.arofanatics.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3497298#post3497298

Posted by: goldrush Sun, 18 Jun 2006 4:59 pm

Sorry was not being able to take your call.Next time call during clinic hours

Posted by: cheangv Sun, 18 Jun 2006 6:33 pm

Interesting read. Has anyone tried using this as their filtration material?

Posted by: gohks Sun, 18 Jun 2006 7:11 pm

Setup is similar to the wet-dry, just that the material they boost is mysterious. Looks like those coral rods selling at LFS. I have a miniature one, 6 ft 4 layers of wet dry

Posted by: The Matrix Sun, 18 Jun 2006 7:20 pm

CP, I know what to do liao.

Next time participation fee won't be so cheap liao.

Each participant will get a specified seat allocation for a certain number of entries.
So a table of 10 during prize presentation and probably need Brian Wong and Quan YiFeng as host and we can have a sumptous 8 course dinner at the same time.

Then some of the fish bring out for auction and donate to charity.

Oui ... 7th month har.

Posted by: cheangv Sun, 18 Jun 2006 9:25 pm

Any pics?

Posted by: gohks Sun, 18 Jun 2006 10:32 pm

Remember to rob in the 7th month singers and the pole dancers

Posted by: gohks Sun, 18 Jun 2006 10:35 pm

come to my house to lim kopi

Posted by: 9Ranchus Sun, 18 Jun 2006 11:30 pm

Err.......michelle chia lar......

Posted by: The Matrix Mon, 19 Jun 2006 1:04 am

hullo superstar lah. maybe some of the winners will never never never know why they went up the stage. y lik dat one.

Posted by: mountain Mon, 19 Jun 2006 10:18 pm

CP, how do you transport the KOI to the competition? They are so big.

Posted by: CP Mon, 19 Jun 2006 10:40 pm

By the time you can afford to own competition grade kois,chances are people will arrange for the transport on your behalf liao.

And chances are people will be maintaining your filters, fetching your kois to and fro from your home to koi spas, etc etc.You only need to feed them.

One thing about koi comps; there is nothing to be ashamed of to let others know that the kois are not groomed by yourself.Or that you paid big bucks purchasing them just for the comp; and bring it home thereafter.

At the scoreboard listing the name of the owners of the winning kois of the many different categories, there is a column next to it listing the 'handler'.'Handler' means the farm that grooms your kois.So for eg if it is written there CP winning the over 80bu category and handler is Max Koi Farm, that means they take care of the koi for me lah. But, wait long long ah..........

Posted by: goldrush Mon, 19 Jun 2006 11:03 pm

Usually classified as follows

Size:Which bu?(80 bu means up to 80cm)

Variety:Whether kohaku,sanke,showa etc

Prize:Grand champion,best in variety,young champion

Owner:Who is current owner of the fish

Handler:Dealer who ship ,transport and take care of it during days up to competition

Breeder:Farm which fish was bred

Posted by: CP Tue, 20 Jun 2006 12:07 am

Ah......so I interpreted the meaning of 'handler' wrongly then.Thanks for clarifying. ;)

Posted by: ranchu8 Tue, 20 Jun 2006 12:15 am

funny, why would they want to name the "handler" as his role was for a few days only? very very high expertise needed for such large koi?

Posted by: mountain Tue, 20 Jun 2006 8:53 am

Gee, Thats a surprise. Much to learn there is.

Posted by: CyberET Tue, 20 Jun 2006 11:20 am

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Posted by: gohks Tue, 20 Jun 2006 3:13 pm

Sounds good to somebody here

Posted by: CP Tue, 20 Jun 2006 7:42 pm

In our local context, the handler is not 'small fry' liao.Reputable dealers such as Max Koi, Nippon Koi, are just some examples of 'handlers'.Or in other words, the LFS retailing kois.

I am not too sure; but I suspect that the handlers may have some sort of 'distribution rights' from the reputable farms in Japan.Max Koi obtains the fishes from Momotaro.

And apparently if your fish is 'handled' by the dealer and it wins, the dealer deserves some credit as well.

Anyway, the above points are based on my guesswork.Maybe those more familiar can clarify.