Scottish koi club

DVD Niigata secrets




Visit the home of modern Nishikigoi without ever leaving the comfort of your home! This excellent DVD is packed with information about the most famous Koi destination on earth - the beautiful mountains of Niigata Prefecture in the north east of Japan

Travel with the author to Niigata - the spiritual home of Koi, to bring you "Niigata Secrets". In this fascinating programme, join some of the areas finest breeders in the autumn harvest of their mud ponds. Running time approx 130 minutes.

DVD Koi Pond Project




This programme follows a team of professional pond builders as they construct a system designed specifically to house Koi. Takes the viewer through every step of a Koi pond build from planning and design, ground works, construction, filtration and finishing and landscaping. Helps you avoid all the pitfalls and do it right - first time!. Running time approx 55 minutes.

DVD Koi health.
hands on healthcare


Over the course of this programme Bernice Brewster, one of the UK's leading Koi experts, shows not only how to maintain a health pond and healthy Koi, but also how to both recognize and treat a parasite attack. How to recognize and treat bacterial infections and how to prevent problems before they occur. Running time approx 60 minutes.

DVD Nishikigoi the Movie



A totally unique, enthralling insiders view of the very heart of Nishikigoi culture, the movie gives a comprehensive insight into the Niigata region of Japan, the home of modern Nishikigoi, and covers Autumn harvesting of some of the best Koi in the world from many world famous farms. See for yourself the beautiful scenery and travel to those 'hidden' villages that are home to so many of the worlds top Koi breeders. Running time approx 100 minutes.

more soon. Eck.

Hiroshima Dreaming




A Journey to the Koi Farms of Southern Japan

Over the past few years, the Koi breeders of Southern Japan have enjoyed a tremendous growth in popularity. They have endeavored to match stride for stride, and in many cases surpass their Niigata counterparts, in the quality of Nishikigoi they produce. For the very first time, these unique farms are profiled in this highly informative and entertaining DVD.

Sakai Fish Farm are the largest producers of Nishikigoi in the world and have won The All Japan Show 3 times in the last 6 years, an unrivalled achievement in the Koi world. We go behind the scenes at this incredible facility to show you the harvesting of their mud ponds and the unique methods used on the farm. We also visit the Hiroshima Koi show and take a closer look at the way the Japanese stage these events. Omosako Koi farm, the home of high class Shiro Utsuri, is also profiled, as is the Narita Koi Farm, Japan’s largest Koi superstore.

Whilst Niigata will always be the spiritual home of Nishikigoi, the breeders of Southern Japan are producing Koi of the quality that many facilities could only wish for. In this programme we take a close look at, quite literally, some of the finest Koi in the world, fish measuring up to 1.1 metres in length. Another classic from New Vision, Hiroshima Dreaming will leave you wanting to visit this utterly unique part of the Far East. A compelling DVD for all Koi keepers.

Running time: Approx 60 mins.

The KOI KEEPERS Volume 1



Following the phenomenal success of ten volumes of "The Living Jewels", comes a brand new series from the world leaders in professional Koi programmes.

New Vision are proud to present "The Koi Keepers", an in-depth look at 7 fanatical hobbyists and their own pond systems. The programme discusses many aspects of the hobby and features on-screen interviews with the keepers themselves, as they bowl for you some of their koi.

This first volume takes a trip onto the continent, where koi keeping has exploded over the last few years, to see the subtle differences in the way Europeans approach the hobby. Each pond featured was built by the owner, proving that the hobby of koi keeping is for everyone.

A truly excellent programme, beautifully filmed and presented, "The Koi Keepers" is an inspiration for anyone wanting to pursue this hobby.

Real People... Real Ponds...
Run-time: 60 minutes

The KOI KEEPERS Volume 2



Following the success and critical acclaim of Volume1, the second installment of "The Koi Keepers" is finally here, brought to you by the Wolrd Leaders in Professional Koi Videos.

Volume 2 again takes an in-depth look at seven outstanding Koi ponds, discussing with their owners he merits of the various systems. A number of high class, prize-winning koi ponds, discussing with their owners the merits of the various systems. A number of high class, prize-winning koi are also bowled for the camera, giving the viewer a close up look at some truly awesome Nishikigoi.

A comprehensive explanation of each system, backed up by on-screen interviews with the people themselves, gives the viewer an insight into the way in which some of the finest ponds in the UK are maintained and managed.

Another high quality programme from the award-winning NEW VISION team, "The Koi Keepers - Volume 2" is full of relevant and pertinent information for people at all levels of the hobby.

Real People... Real Ponds...Run-time: 60 minutes

The KOI KEEPERS Volume 3




The highly renowned and acclaimed series of "The Koi Keepers" continues to gather pace with this, the 3rd installment, brought to you by the award-winning New Vision production team, the World Leaders in Interactive Koi Programmes.

Volume 3 features and incredibly diverse range of Koi ponds, and meets the dedicated individuals who manage these awesome systems. Many award-winning koi are featured, specifically the 2003 BKKS Grand Champion, resplendent in her stunning home pond.

Many fish are also seen in the bowl, which lets the viewer see a close quarters the awesome quality of these Nishikigoi.

A detailed run-down of each featured system, together with an on-screen interview with the hobbyist, allows for a totally unique, unhindered view of some of the best ponds the United Kingdom has to offer.

The award-winning NEW VISION team continue to produce quality programmes full of information for koi keepers across the world & "The Koi Keepers - Volume 3" continues that tradition. Beautifully and tastefully produced, it has more than considerable value to all koi keepers.

Real People... Real Ponds...

Harvest Time in Niigata - DVD



Filmed during the course of October and November 2010 in Niigata, 'Harvest time in Niigata' provides a fascinating insight into the busiest of seasons for the Nishikigoi breeders of the area.
During its 2 hour run time the DVD features some of the best harvests that occur at this time with some of Japan's finest Nishikigoi including:
* Jumbo Koi and Sansai at Isa
* Yonsai at Marudo
* Jumbo Koi at Torazo
* Jumbo Koi at Ikarashi Kazuto
* Jumbo Koi at Marusei
* Jumbo Koi at NND
* The harvest of hobbyist Masao Kato's ponds
* Yonsai and Gosai at Yagenji
* Yonsai and Gosai at Hiroi


In addition it includes video of all the major winners at the Ojiya and
Nagaoka Shows, and a full report and all the major winners at the 2010 50thNiigata Nogyosai Show.

Eck, you sure have awakened some wonderful memories of my trips to this wonderful country, both of the koi shows you mention I have attended and the standard of koi on show was something to behold, vat after vat of the most beautiful koi from the breeders, I have every intention of returning to Japan if I can, I just love the people and everything about the place, best stop now before I bore you all to death.
Cheers,
Andy

Eck
re dvd review that must be some collection do you loan them out to club members as the club had some in the past however don't know what's happened to them and new beginners and old might get some tips

kevin

Kevin there should be plenty in the clubs library but just in case i will bring some more along to the next meeting. I am waiting for a few video tapes of some shows around the uk which i will be transferring to dvd. If they turn out ok i will make these available to the club as well.

cheers eck but where is the library!!!!!!