Koi keeping is passion, art, skill, hard work and a lot of fun too.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Lori Vertin for winning the Mature Champion B at the 2022 ZNA Carolina Koi Show
Congratulations
Congratulations to Nasro Yahiani for winning the best in size 1 and 2 at the Central Florida Koi and Goldfish Show 2022
Congratulations
Congratulations to Lori Vertin on her judging certification with the American Koi Judges Association (AKJA) and Michelle Gravenish becomes a member of the AKJA Certification Committee
October Pond Tour and Koi Talk
Free! Everyone Is Welcome! No Membership Required!
When: Saturday, October 2, 2021 1:00 pm
Where: Contact UMKC for address (email membership@uppermidwestkoiclub.org)
What: Bring your own lawn chair
You could win one package of Tricide-Neo (A $30 value) !!
Pond Tour and Koi Talk
Ron Sterbenz has been keeping Koi for almost 20 years. It all started with 2 koi and 500 gallon pond. This then led to a construction of an outdoor pond at about 8,000 and 8 feet deep that kept koi year round. As tasks grew more difficult and the quality of the koi improved, they bought the house next door and turned the lot into a year round greenhouse and gardens. Koi are now kept though the winter in a 10,000 9 ft deep heated indoor pond. The greenhouse has plants on the upper level with filtration underground. Both ponds were "spray in" polyuria and feature Ultima bead filtration and UV. The greenhouse also has sieves and a stainless steel bakki shower system with cores of ceramic media protected by California feather rock. Heating is accomplished by both gas and a recirculating hot water heating system running through the concrete slabs. The greenhouse temperature is regulated with computer controlled opening roof, window system and fans. Water changes are done automatically and parameters are monitored online for temperature, DO, PH and Salinity.
There are about 12-14 large to jumbo koi, all are specific koi purchases from select breeders. Over the years he has usually sold and then acquired 2-3 new koi each year and almost always Gosanke. Many of his older animals can be 5-7 years old. While others may keep a Chagoi around for fun he has always kept a Hi-Utsuri as his different koi. He no longer keep any doitsu nor long fin. The location greenhouse and gardens were built up with over 30 pallets of Chilton and Fondulac Wisconsin wall stone, cut and mortared into place, taking over a two summers to complete. There are over 5,000 annuals grown in the greenhouse and planted through out the property plus 30+ types of dahlias.
Potluck
Bring in a small dish or dessert to share. Water and soft drinks will be provided by the club.
