If you want to build a authentic Japanese garden, you should try this!

If you're watching this video because you want to get some inspiration for your new garden or fish pond, I recommend watching the entire video. But if you own a fish pond yourself and want to get first-hand insights from a top hobbyist from Germany, then this video is definitely for you!

⏰ TIMESTAMPS IN THIS VIDEO
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0:00 - Intro
0:49 - Introduction owner
1:11 - The start of the Fish Pond
1:52 - Filtering the Fish Pond
3:10 - Adding new fish to the pond
4:24 - The Secret of keeping a Koi Pond
5:46 - What to look for when buying Koi
6:11 - Buying Koi In Japan
7:15 - Favorite breeders
8:45 - 2 tips for starting pond hobbyists

In our previous episode of this series we visited Alexander, a top Fish hobbyist but also friend of the guest we are with today. Let me introduce you to Thomas. Thomas has a huge passion for everything that has to do with Japan and Fish. Have you always wondered how to keep your pond and koi healthy and in top condition? And what is important when selecting a new pet fish? Today we take a look inside the secret Japanese fish pond and garden of Thomas.

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The garden and fish pond is more than just a passion for Thomas, it is his moment of relaxation and tranquility. From his favorite spot in the garden I asked him when he started keeping Koi.

The garden and pond have been laid out in phases. Thomas has devised a clever way to exclude as many risks as possible. He filters his fish pond with two individual filter lines. No unnecessary luxury with a fish collection like this one.

Thomas has the luxury of an extra fish pond at his company. There he built his very first pond and received 2 koi as a gift from his mother and gardener. After a short while he found out that his first fish were hiding and not swimming around well. Thomas went to his dealer and wanted to know what he could do about this.

The fact that Thomas has a real passion for this hobby is evident from the fact that he has already traveled to Japan 30 times. Once there he really enjoys the hospitality, the culture and the koi. But before I want to know more about his experiences in Japan, which breeders he visits, I first want to know the secret of his pond and what he pays attention to when selecting Koi Fish.

Once a year the world championships take place in Tokyo. Thomas has regularly had fish take part in the competition. And with success, he has already won several awards. It is becoming more and more difficult to win a prize, due to the popularity and rising prices of our koi, the stakes are also increasing for both the hobbyist and breeder.

[garethbaker]

Hi Ivo, another amazing video, you are making Tuesday my new favourite day!
I am very interested to know what these very experienced Koi keepers regard as ‘good’ water quality. Do they have a target Nitrate ppm? PO4? PH? KH?
Thank again for doing this series, it’s incredible to get the chance to see such amazing Koi and ponds.

[dpistone]

Now this was one amazing interview. It’s so nice to hear others talking about the koi passion and how they are sharing it. Great work with the drone, amazing footage, and one awesome pond in his backyard.

[ronaldevans]

You have some very beautiful Koi nice pond beautiful pond

[pheonix]

I have guppies n i love just gazing over them.. Esp. love watching their meal dance. 😂

[MIDORI.DONNKII]

The water quality is perfect, the koi are large and in great condition, and the pond design is also attractive.

[bivekshrestha]

Japanese koi collection pond !! My dream koi fishs

[lukehaycock]

Wow what a beautiful pond. Love the Japanese design with the Acers and bonsai. Fish look amazing. Great advice, always comes down to water quality. My favourite pond so far 🙌🏻

[jimbranzee]

I love that koi pond. I am sure thomas and his friend build that pond. Very beautiful koi and pond.

[aeyacastanares]

Seeing koi inside they seemed like flowers flows with the water

[makleslie]

Very interesting video u show us how it done love the koi and your owner are v kind snd friendly well done love it ♥️❤️👍👍👍👍

[kenmhilkyong]

Wow what a lovely pond with diff koi's lovely if i can have that in our house💖😍

[hobbykoi]

I'm from BALI.... is the best koi Pond

[koistory]

Nice video Ivo👍🏼 and nice series! I know this pond from the MKB blog but I really liked the way you captured it. Well done!!👌🏼

[reinapelonia]

Nice koi pond. Really appreciate it 👌👍

[koizone]

Nice vid sir
Amazing koi collection 😍

[anusreetk]

Hi sir am fm india and I love ur video

[blardymunggas]

The best private collection of kois I have ever seem. A few million dollars worth of fishes right there

[petanilapolechanel]

Nyimak bosqu, Terima kasih infonya sehat & Sukses selalu🙏🙏🙏🤝🤝🤝

[richardiasparo]

I know he uses a hydrotech rdf but what does he do for bio? Thats alot of fish so he needs alot of bio.

[harvindersinghuppal]

Fanatastic video again. Thomas echoed the water, water, water mantra which all good keepers do ... he also mentioned he adds minerals to the pond. Any ideas what he adds? I have no idea how the water quality varies across countries but my guess is markedly ..this is more in the conversation 'what to remove from the water supply before its safe for your koi"... the water company in my catchment area adds chloromine to the water supply instead of chlorine which gasses of quicker. So action is needed to but sure there are others to filter out