12th Singapore Koi Show June 06, Venue - Max Koi Farm Options

[CP]

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.........

[CP]

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........

[CP]

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

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

[CP]

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.ph...wtopic=2118&hl=

[CP]

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:

[CP]

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:

[CP]

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,

[CP]

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



And in the background the Aro mud ponds.

[CP]

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/showthre...298#post3497298

[goldrush]

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

[cheangv]

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.

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

[gohks]

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

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

[The Matrix]

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.

[cheangv]

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 

Any pics?