World of Nishikigoi

06/01/2026

2026 is here, and it’s time to get back to work - koi content, incoming! 🏆

Let’s kick things off with a truly stunning Kohaku exhibited at AEKS ’25. She deservedly took Mature Champion and had such a commanding presence in the vat, one of those koi that stops you in your tracks. I spent a good while appreciating this one. A real Matsue diamond.

Owner: Andrew Corrie

Kohaku // 71cm // Matsue // Prestige koi

Note: For those looking to purchase Volume Eight and others from the collection, the website shop is currently offline for maintenance. It will be reopening shortly - more on that soon 🔥

28/12/2025

Monthly News - December!

More updates from WoN HQ and our sponsors - stuff to read, stuff to watch and links to deals and new koi. It's there for everyone to enjoy, just click the pic ⬇️

Featured this month:
Niwa Nishikigoi | Vivani Animal Nutrition and Care Products BV | The Koi Page | Grey’s Koi | South West Koi | A4Koi | Prestige koi | West Midlands Koi | Thekoicollection | Beautiful Koi | Shosha Koi | Beacon Koi - Japanese | Avenue Fisheries Japanese Koi | Cuttlebrook Koi Farm | Selective Koi Sales | ELITE KOI & PONDS | Adam Byer Koi | Coastal Koi Ltd

Catch up with koi news in our December round-up reflecting on a year of koi keeping and koi trade news.

26/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🎉

Another year has flown by, which feels mildly terrifying! I wish to extend my deepest thanks for the support and custom of our readers, followers and industry sponsors - it makes World of Nishikigoi possible!

Wherever you are and however you celebrate, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and may the new year bring you good health, joy and plenty of koi!

Best Wishes & Happy Koi Keeping,
Liam

Once again, my Christmas post features the Grand Champion Koi I have photographed throughout the year in chronological order. Congratulations and thank you to all those who exhibited their koi in 2025 for our enjoyment - let’s see your beautiful koi again in 2026!

23/12/2025

I have an apology to make! 🫣🐟

In the Koi SOS series in Volume Eight, my new biological filter finally gets the aeration it deserves, thanks to Brandon at Aqua Aeration Systems Ltd. No spoilers - promise!

However… like a complete numpty, I managed to print Aqua Aeration “Solutions” instead of “Systems.” Entirely my mistake, and sincere apologies for any confusion caused. Rest assured, no rival company has appeared overnight trying to steal Brandon’s name!

For clarity, Brandon has spent many years building his ever-growing range of quality products. The time, testing, and investment that goes on behind the scenes is often underestimated - but the proof really is in the pudding. These are well-trusted products, used by koi keepers and koi shows across the UK.

P.S. I haven’t been bribed to say this… although Brandon did strongly suggest I’d be “black and blue” by the next koi show if I didn’t issue a public apology. 😄

21/12/2025

Doitsu Showa Anyone?

Ask Father Christmas nicely and who knows?! 😅

Snapped at the 2024 AJKS, she took a Tsubaki Prize in 55Bu 🔥

Owner: Benedict Campos
Breeder: Okawa Nishikigoi Center
Dealer: Tategoi House
Handler: Narita Koi Farm

18/12/2025

One week till Christmas - sorry for the reminder! 😂

I want to take a moment to shine a light on our trade supporters, many of whom have supported me since day one. Launching and maintaining a printed koi publication in a digital-first world is no small task. Yet, thanks to the loyal backing of the koi trade and the enthusiasm of our growing readership, we’re still here and printing great content!

Thank you for your continued trust and support. Here’s to promoting good practices, to collaboration, to your future success, and to all things nishikigoi! 🙏🏆

Listed in order of appearance in Volume Eight. Be sure to pay them a visit or check out their websites! 🔥

14/12/2025

🎄 Last chance before Christmas! 🎄

The World of Nishikigoi shop closes today at 5pm - so this is your final opportunity to secure Volume Eight before Christmas, or to pick up back issues as the perfect gift for the koi lover in your life.

Order now before the shop closes - details in the comments ⬇️

Note: This mega Showa from Dainichi strikes again! She won the Niigata Nogyosai in 2023, the AJKS in 2025 and now the All China Koi Show 2025. Please enjoy my photo from this year's AJKS 🏆

Owner: Zhu Jun
Breeder: Dainichi Koi Farm
Handler: Suxin Koi Farm
Dealer: Sanshin Trading

Congratulations to all involved 🎉

09/12/2025

From King Carp to King Koi… Volume Eight is ready!

Kayne Cross, shares his koi keeping journey, along with a behind-the-scenes look at the DIY build of his beautiful pond. It’s an inspiring, hands-on story, crafted exclusively for World of Nishikigoi.

⏰ Subscription deadline is this Sunday!

Secure your copy today - details in the comments ⬇️👀

07/12/2025

Volume Eight has arrived and shipping has begun🏆

There’s been a slight delay getting this one out, but everything is now in full swing and I’m really looking forward to you all receiving your copies over the coming week or so. Thank you so much for your patience and support. More posts to come, but for now, a quick reminder…

📅 Subscription closes on 14th December!📅

If you’d like a copy of Volume Eight to enjoy over Christmas, or if you’re looking for the perfect gift for a koi lover - don’t delay, head to the website!

P.S. This stunning Sakai Fish Farm Sanke appears in one of the articles. Isn’t she immense? She won the Miyabi Prize (80bu) at the 2024 AJKS, handled by Narita Koi Farm. Just one of the many treats inside 🔥

30/11/2025

You only saw her head the other day... 😮

So I think it's only fair to show the whole koi!

Dainichi Showa - Miyabi Prize 90bu at the 2024 AJKS. According to Siebe van Tilburg, she's now handled by Odakan and measured 98cm when exhibited at the ZNA International 2025. I'll see if I can link his video in the comments. Enjoy 😊

27/11/2025

Ever looked at a Grand Champion and thought… really?!

Well, you’re not alone.

I may be there to photograph the koi, but that doesn’t mean I don’t get passionate (and sometimes irate) about the winners. Instead of debating from the sidelines, I sat down with four trained Koi Judges and asked the questions many hobbyists ‘think’ but rarely voice.

In the next volume, we explore why koi judging so often divides the hobby, how judges strive for fairness in a system that can never be purely black-and-white, and why disagreement doesn’t automatically mean something went wrong.

This isn’t about defending koi judges, nor is it about shooting them down. It’s me, honestly, trying to understand why judging at hobbyist koi shows seems so difficult to get right. Part One drops in Volume Eight - you know what to do! 😉

⚠️ Important reminder: due to Christmas post, subscriptions for Volume Eight close on 14th December. After that date, we won’t be accepting new subscribers again until Volume Nine (2026). If you’d like to receive Volume 8, please make sure you subscribe before the deadline:

https://www.worldofnishikigoi.com/product-page/yearly-subscription-3

Thank you for the continued support - I can’t wait for you to read it.

25/11/2025

Koi Telly - a Pond Visit from Volume Two.

Enjoy!

Humble beginnings…With the help of some old footage, I take a look back at the story of David, a koi keeper whose small goldfish pond evolved, rebuild after ...