Beating the Breeder in Japan: NND Marusho Sanke | N.I.J. | Ep#107

In this episode of The Nishikigoi Journal, Ricky Stoddart begins his latest trip to Japan, joined by his daughter Harriet for her very first koi harvest experience. The day centres around netting the incredible pond of NND Marusho Sanke that Ricky secured on his last visit — and the results are nothing short of phenomenal. Viewers will see the excitement of harvesting these fast-growing Sanke, Ricky’s strict selection process, and the surprise news that some of these koi will be released for sale. With over 160 koi harvested and 10 high-potential pieces chosen for future mud pond growth, Ricky shares why this selection felt like “beating the breeder.” Follow along as Ricky and Harriet tackle their first day in Japan, from the mud ponds to the breeder’s facility, with plenty of insights into growth, colour development, and koi quality. ⸻ Chapters: 0:00 – Arrival in Japan & Harriet’s First Harvest 1:00 – Netting the NND Marusho Sanke Pond 3:00 – First Impressions: Size and Quality Revealed 5:00 – Ricky’s Strict Selection Process 7:00 – 160+ Sanke Harvested in Japan 9:00 – The Batch That Beat the Breeder 10:30 – 10 High-Potential Tosai Selected for Sale 12:00 – Returning the Best to the Mud Pond 13:00 – Final Count and Results of the Day 15:00 – Reviewing the Best Marusho Sanke 17:00 – Wrapping Up Day One in Japan ⸻ Koi Online – Your Go-To Destination for Buying Koi Online 🛒 Looking for a fun, interactive way to buy Japanese koi? Koi Online is a specialist online brand where new koi are regularly listed for sale. 🔹 Shop Koi Online: https://koionline.co.uk – Browse & buy Japanese koi anytime, with new stock added regularly. 🔹 WhatsApp Auctions: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HwMm4sFgNDE... – Get involved in weekly koi auctions, bid easily, and secure top koi at great prices. ⸻ Ricky Stoddart Nishikigoi – High-End Japanese Koi 🏆 For those passionate about the very best in Japanese koi, Ricky Stoddart Nishikigoi offers hand-selected koi from Japan’s top breeders. 🔹 Telegram Community: https://t.me/+T6vKpoKTVP9jYjlk – A place for all things koi! Connect with fellow koi keepers, ask questions, share experiences, and engage in a supportive community where everyone has a voice.