Best koi book now available for all koi keepers.
Vol: 401 Date: Jan 21st 2004 See previous issues
Contents ... Back to the real world after a long Christmas break ... you see for us poor souls who live in this marvelous country South Africa Christmas is also mid summer so the whole country closes down for 4 weeks. And this year I did the same thing. I did not open a single email for more than 2 weeks. For me this is unknown, but I did survive despite the withdrawal symptoms that started to appear after a couple of days. Nevertheless ... good to be back.
1. The very best koi book ever published now available (only 25 left)
2. Natural filters using plant material
3. Have you heard of "The Answer"? No ... then stay tuned
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1. "KOI KITCHI" by Peter Waddington (only 25 left)
Peter Waddington is far and away the best known koi keeper in the world. He almost single handedly introduced and initially refined the koi hobby in the UK some 30 years ago. He is a koi personality second to none. Most koi keepers love him and a few don't. He has visited the Japanese koi breeders well over 100 times and is famous amongst them all. He is somewhat controversial to some but in my estimation he makes 100%+ sense every time.
I had the pleasure to spend a week with him in South Africa just over 6 years ago when I arranged countrywide seminars. I learned so much from Peter I have no hesitation in providing this glowing testimonial because it is true to the word.
If you really want to understand koi and koi keeping then buy Peter's ground breaking 270 pages book "KOI KITCHI" ... I wanted these books to arrive from the UK before Christmas but they literally missed the boat and I have just flown out a limited number of copies.
In the UK it sells for Pds 27.50 and overseas for Pds 35.00. readers on a first come first served basis can buy it from us at R300 + R25 pp (or collect at our office and save the pp). You save about R140. It makes an absolutely fabulous present for any koi keeper ... a present that will be guarded and treasured for the rest of time.
If you want to buy it then contact Brenda or Pauline at 011-454-0105 and they will supply full details. Or you can request details by email by clicking the following link Send info about Koi Kitchi Before They Are Sold Out
The 2004 version of "The Complete Pond Solver" will soon be ready and will be sold at $24.95. Purchasers of the 2003 version will be sent the new content FREE OF CHARGE upon request and presentation of their original order number. I will let readers know when this is ready and provide further instructions. If you want to save a few dollars then buy the 2003 version at $21.00 (or equivalent in your own currency) and get the free upgrade when ready.
If you live in South Africa and prefer not to use the on-line ordering system then just call us on 011-454-0105. You can also access our on-line store at http://www.superpumps.co.za. Once again feel free to contact us and talk to our friendly ladies Brenda and Priscilla at 011-454-0105 for all your pond requirements including .............
Pumps
Biofilters
Fibreglass water features and ponds
Biofilters
UV's
Alfagrog
Koi Food
Pond Liner
2. Plants For Natural (Vegetable) Pond Filters
Most of you will have heard me mention my friend in the UK ... Peter J May. Peter is the source of much of my information on plant materials in particular and he is a fantastic practical landscaper of many years experience. He is available to provide consulting services if you have that tricky idea and can be contacted via his site http://www.perfect-pond-detective.com
I owe the plants recommendations in this next piece to Peter and it is an attempt to answer the many questions I get about using plants as substitutes for biofilters (they are not a total substitute by the way).
A vegetable filter is a specific area within the pond or more normally just before the main pond in which plants are deliberately grown to reduce toxic build up within the pond itself. Obviously the filter can only work if the plants grow and this is influenced by many things including season of the year. This is the main reason they can never be a true substitute in a garden pond environment containing fish for an effective biofilter
As water flows through the vegetable filter the plants remove a myriad of nutrients and especially nitrates. This source of nitrogen complements the photosynthesis process which uses oxygen and sunlight to convert carbon compounds to vegetable mass (larger plants). In this way the water becomes "purer".
What are the best plants to use in the vegetable filter?
The Norfolk reed (Phragmites australis) is by far the best since it not only removes pollutants but is capable of adding oxygen to the water by extracting it from the air ... ie it is an oxygenator albeit an unusual oxygenator plant. Oxygenators are generally those plants whose leaves are always submerged so that oxygen from the photosynthesis process has a chance to dissolve before being lost to the atmosphere.
Other useful plants are generally in the fast growing class so that maximum biomass is created in the quickest possible time. Consider the following ...
Sweet Galingale (Cyperus longus
Soft Rush (Juncus effusus
True Bulrush Scirpus lacustris
Flowering Rush (Butomus umbrellatus)
Spearworts (Ranunculus lingua)
Watercress has also often been used
When you buy my book the money I derive helps to pay for my considerable investment in time, web hosting, and the plethora of charges associated with running a web site and newsletter. Do take a look at the books available and get prepared to save lots of money this coming season. There is a full refund no risk, no hassle guarantee
Buy at the Pond Professor's book store or click here to learn more first
Send info about Koi Kitchi Before They Are Sold Out
3.Have you Heard Of "The Answer"?
The most revolutionary invention in koi pond filtration ever experienced is called The Answer. For the serious koi keeper this means goodbye to the vortex filter and the massive space and installation challenges that these units have to contend with.. Pond filtration has never been easier or more automated. The system is fully endorsed by leading koi keepers world wide and I will become the South Africa distributor soon.
If you would like to know more tune in to the next edition or contact me at 011-454-0105 and I will gladly send you a full pack of information by email.
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