What are the Differences between American & UK Koi Keeping / Knowledge, Culture, Equipment, Passion

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Ай бұрын

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Have you ever wondered what or why there is so many differences in koi keeping in the USA and in the UK
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We discuss the differences and the reasons why and show you many video clips of both UK and North American pond and koi keepers.
I hope you like them.
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@mykoiobsession Ай бұрын

Great video. Both you and Jim have done a good job identifying the differences between the UK and North America when it comes to ponds. Here our weather combined with the lack of reasonably priced pond products definitely restricts the growth of the koi/goldfish hobby. The UK on the other hand has, as you noted, well equipped koi dealers almost everywhere through the country...more accessibility equals more interest in the hobby. I don't think we'll ever see that in Canada unfortunately. Thanks for the shout outs by the way. 👍🏻👍🏻🇨🇦

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks Ken. I would love to do another feature just on your filtration sometime as it is next level

@DeesYard Ай бұрын

Hi Chris!!! Wow, what an awesome video, I really enjoyed going through all the differences. Thank you so much for featuring my pond, Chris. You did me proud, thank you!! 😊

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for helping me out. I am glad you liked it my friend

@Gilsfishroom Ай бұрын

Anyone else get distracted by the squirrel? John from Nova Scotia"s pond was something else!

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Lol you saw that little red devil did you. His pond system is next level. Thanks buddy

@jiffsterkoi Ай бұрын

Chris I really enjoyed that video with you both chatting and discussing the different options I think you hit the nail on the head our uk yards are very limited in size so we have to go with certain shapes and sizes the natural pond you have and your friends are just stunning with all the wildlife planted around 👍🏼 I didn’t realise it was so difficult for you to purchase koi over there Anyway all the best Jiffster and thanks for sharing my pond 👍🏼👍🏼

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks so very much Mike for your help and great comment. You are so right. It's hard to get quality ones here and everything is seasonal... Sure you can get ugly box store grade koi that should have been culled

@MarcoIsidori Ай бұрын

These ponds and environments that you have shown are sensational, I must say that there are high-performance and professional filtration systems as a technique. Have a nice day Chris

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

They are very high tech over there Thanks Marco

@aquariumdelirium Ай бұрын

Watching now buddy 👍👍

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks my true friend!!

@jimbond578 Ай бұрын

Fun video Chris. Thanks for inviting me on to share some thoughts.

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks buddy. Couldn't have pulled it off without you

@jonathanosmond5949 Ай бұрын

Great video guys. Honored to be featured. To answer your question about UV, its external setup and hidden behind the 36" biofalls on the koi pond. Passes through the UV prior to the biofalls. Look forward to the growing season and hopefully have some spawns to relocate into my smaller pond later this summer 😊. Thanks again for the amazing video and review of the various setups. Great food for thought when considering to build.

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much Jon I really appreciate all your support on this and send me those clips. Was definitely the highlight of this video. I look forward to doing a future video of you with your ponds if that's okay Your pawns and koi are really Next level Thanks so much for your getting comment and I appreciate everything. All the best, have a great weekend!

@jonathanosmond5949 Ай бұрын

@@stubbsaquatics6080 no problem at all bud. Maybe later this season when the gardens kick off and some yard maintenance is done lol Happy to share my hobby/passion with those that can appreciate. 🙂 🍻

@thebusybrownangel5829 Ай бұрын

Good morning, Chris! What an awesome video! Great commentary! Beautiful ponds! Insightful info! 💚

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much. Glad you like the ponds and gardens 💙

@LeTwistedOne Ай бұрын

Absolutely fecking awesome video guy's absolutely fecking loved it 💯👌🧁👍👍👍

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Well thanks so very much my true friend. Can't thank you enough for all your support and help

@Aviationboy372 17 күн бұрын

Wow! Some fantastic setups both here in uk and North America. Money dictates obviously to how good a setup you have. Those natural ponds in stone alone you're talking into 4 figure sums here in uk before you even think about those filtration systems, I'm envious. Great video you put together enjoyed it immensely

@stubbsaquatics6080 14 күн бұрын

So true money does talk with these setups. There's no way I could get any of those. Most of mine are used or I've trade fish for other filters and what not. I really do appreciate your support and your you watching There are so many differences between how Koi are kept in North America/ Canada and in Europe. Thanks again

@TarasTankFriends Ай бұрын

Really great video, Chris and Jim! Interesting the differences between the UK and North America ponds and the reasons for those. Advantages to both styles. Lots of great ponds here, the gardens at Terry's ponds were just 😍, I really liked the waterfalls in John's ponds, too. Thanks for sharing this with all of us! 🙂👍

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks Tara... I truly appreciate it. Nice to have friends like you. Glad you liked it

@TarasTankFriends Ай бұрын

@@stubbsaquatics6080 🤗

@sandrastubbings9540 Ай бұрын

Always good content dear

@twunderaquatics1770 Ай бұрын

I would love to see a update on John's. It was beautiful and the plants were hardly started.

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

I hopefully will later in the season Thanks so very much for your kindness and support. I really appreciate your help with the clips. I absolutely love your ponds. Btw if a couple shubunkin goldfish go missing... It might not be the heron 😂

@sweetkoiyo Ай бұрын

Awesome video you two. Very big difference between ponds, and filteration. We all have one thing in common, keeping our beloved fish healthy in the climate we live in. We all do our best, with the budget we have to work with. Bravo to all who were featured in the video, and those who are also fish keepers, inspiring the next generations to come. Thank you Chris for a very informative, entertaining video. ❤

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks Chris Sorry it was a bit long... Well a lot long hahaha I appreciate your great comments and I agree. Have yourself a great weekend my good friend

@greenmachinesweden Ай бұрын

Great comparison. I vote for the north american ponds. Like the natural look so much better than the swimmingpool style. I also believe it is better for the fish. 😀👍

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much Magnus. You have the best of both with a filtration system second to none

@Vollmondschaf Ай бұрын

Amazing ponds and great commentary. I did not understand everything but nevertheless i enjoyed it like all the other videos. I think this is one of your best productions 👍🌸

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! For watching. I appreciate you trying to understand what I'm saying but beautiful fish don't need a translator. Thank you again. Have a great weekend

@razinfishes1918 Ай бұрын

Very interesting conversation. Never realized what all goes into the filtration. Loved the highlights of all the different folks ponds and filtration. Very informative for those with ponds or thinking about doing a pond

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks my friend. I really appreciate it. Wow you have been busy lately!!!

@acuariombr Ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic. Good job. Beautiful video, I liked it, a hug 👍36

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much

@shubunkin.goldfishtank Ай бұрын

Some of those filtration system are insane, in the last 20 years so many pond supply stores went out of business where I live, I have to buy almost everything pond related online, so many ideas in this video, my little pond doesn't look that bad I can't wait till the plants are in full bloom, Thanks for putting it in your video Chris, full watch.

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Same here.. most closed down.. unfortunately. I have to go at least an hour away.. there is one in town I can get some stuff... Actually their prices are good Thanks again Greg for your help

@shubunkin.goldfishtank Ай бұрын

You're welcome Chris.

@bobbleskoi Ай бұрын

Great video. I loved it really enjoyed it very much

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks, that really means a lot. All the best

@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica Ай бұрын

So much knowledge and so well explained both of you are so amazing and many of us are learning from this. Thank you so much Chris. have a good weekend

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much Ana.. I truly appreciate it

@mustangkoiaustralia 21 күн бұрын

Great video and very interesting to see the difference between UK and USA! 👍👌

@stubbsaquatics6080 21 күн бұрын

Thanks so much... Jeez I should be doing one on Australia but I think they are similar to north American set ups .. for goldfish.. is there only one state that permits koi?

@mustangkoiaustralia 21 күн бұрын

⁠@@stubbsaquatics6080Two states permit Koi’s . New South Wales and Western Australia, where I live. The state of Victoria I believe you will need a permit from the council who will do a thorough inspection on your pond setup to make sure it can not overflow in nearby waterways. Yes, you are correct we here are similar to North America. Equipment is hard to get and then expensive.

@stubbsaquatics6080 21 күн бұрын

@@mustangkoiaustralia it's hard to get here too. Especially here in Canada...and is very expensive.

@Tiger.x801 Ай бұрын

Nice sharing!! Wonderful ponds🌸🌸

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks so very much 😊

@chantellesonderegger5958 Ай бұрын

Awesome video!!!! Very interesting! Thanks for sharing the great content!

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks so very much 😊

@thekoiaddiction4740 Ай бұрын

YES!!!!! I have had this talk many times.

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

You are one of the true exceptions with two very nice above ground ponds that are covered and have awesome filtration. I have always liked your set up Thanks so much for watching

@thekoiaddiction4740 Ай бұрын

@@stubbsaquatics6080 thank you for the kind words my friend. I really liked the format of this video. Very well done.

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

@@thekoiaddiction4740 thanks a lot buddy

@copeyskoichattingbubbles4775 Ай бұрын

Great subject chris we brits dont realise how lucky we are.why dont you 2 start breading your koi as you have great success breading your othere fish.

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Yes my friend. You guys got it good there especially when it comes to weather and koi 😊

@GrahamTaylor123 Ай бұрын

Hi, first time on your channel and very impressive 👍I think main reason uk ponds are raised is so we don’t have to dig very far down . Personally I prefer in ground ponds as they become part of the garden. Shame about lack of equipment available in North America but you seem to have amazing water anyway. Looking forward to catching up on more of your videos.

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Graham and welcome. Yeah I think that you guys have much milder Winters and it's easier for you to see and heat them and raise pond here especially in Canada. I have to go with an inground pond cuz it just gets too cold and it would be impossible to heat. Plus like you, I like the inground ponds. I'm glad you're liking my channel and feel free to ask any question. I'll be more than happy to respond and again thanks very much and and enjoy your bank holiday

@koikarma5363 Ай бұрын

Wow Chris a stunning video it was a first 👍👍and some great ponds on show from the US and a massive thanks for showing mine. All the very best to you 👍👍🚀🚀

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much Dave. I really appreciate your assistance and love your pond. I should say pondss and your filtration systems I really can't thank you enough for helping me out

@tanksandfish Ай бұрын

Amazing video guys intresting look into the different ponds and set ups gives people a good look no matter were they are

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks so very much Shane

@pattys_aquatics Ай бұрын

Sorry for the delay watching Chris very cool video. I really enjoyed hearing your takes on the different aspects of keeping koi from the different countries and ponds. Very interesting and informative 😁👍

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

No worries at all. This is a hobby and we all have lives . I appreciate you watching very much. That was very kind of you on your vlog today... thanks

@thisnortherngirl4448 Ай бұрын

Great video Chris 🐟 🐠 I didn't realise how common koi ponds are here in the uk ! Lovely ponds , here and Canada 😊😊

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much my dear friend Kirsty. I appreciate the support

@thisnortherngirl4448 Ай бұрын

@@stubbsaquatics6080 Absolutely! What friends are for 🍓🍦 plus it was really interesting, and I enjoyed watching you 2 chat 😀

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

@@thisnortherngirl4448 awww thanks

@thisnortherngirl4448 Ай бұрын

@@stubbsaquatics6080 🍓🍦🐿☕️🥰

@firstclassfish01 Ай бұрын

Good info, interesting even for someone who hasn’t the first clue about Koi

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much and glad you found it interesting. Thanks again

@user-nq2yc1vi1z Ай бұрын

A great video guys! 😊

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks Donald

@KraftyKoi Ай бұрын

Very good video Chris. It’s amazing to think you guys across the pond like what we do and we like what you do for pond types 😂. I think the fact that koi availability is the reason why we are so different. Our technologies availability is because of the amount of dealers available. I would love to have a store over there. The issue you have is the harsh winters which I think is the main reason so many don’t have ponds or why koi isn’t as popular as over here. Keep up the good work.

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much Anthony. That was very nice of you to say. There is a big difference between what is available to you and us I totally agree with your comments and appreciate them

@mrtings Ай бұрын

I’m inspired 👀🤣 the gears are turning now!!

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Oh no.. lol. Thanks Amos!!!!

@mrtings Ай бұрын

@@stubbsaquatics6080 look what you guys did! 🤣🤣🤣

@Koi-addict33 Ай бұрын

We just been very lucky in UK with a long relationship with Japan breeders and we have lots of companies and importers throughout the country but USA is getting better

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Yes you lot have it good over there .. the Americans have it pretty good but in Canada where I am it's pretty sparse. Thanks again 😀

@AfricanCichlids Ай бұрын

Great discussion and debate of different styles of ponds. I don't even keep koi and enjoyed it. The green house style cover over the raised pond is a good idea for all year round running in the UK climate.

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks Nick That's very nice of you to say. I am glad you liked it even though you don't have ponds or koi

@macksir8938 Ай бұрын

Hey guys this video was awesome you guys hit every point I’m in the US and I couldn’t afford a pond like the ones in the UK I follow James the koi whisperer love his set up but electricity out here is crazy expensive I can only afford a pre formed 110 gal working on a diy filter myself keep up the good vids 👍👍👍

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot Mack I totally agree. Electricity is crazy here too in Canada. Most of my stuff is homemade or used as I could not afford what they do plus the weather here is too harsh for their set up I really appreciate you watching. Good luck with your pond. I have been expanding and building mine for over 30 years. I follow James too. All the best

@BrendanJohnston-zc5hq Ай бұрын

Great video guys, some amazing ponds!! Thank you

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks buddy

@marcusandcodiesKoi Ай бұрын

Great video Chris.

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks guys. I truly appreciate it

@aengusfoley6694 Ай бұрын

Interesting video gentleman

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I hope you found it entertaining. All the best. Have a great week!

@pelhamsaquatics Ай бұрын

Interesting the difference in pond styles great discussion you and jim🙂👍🏻 great vid pal.⭐️

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks my friend. I truly appreciate it. Hope you have a great weekend

@pelhamsaquatics Ай бұрын

@@stubbsaquatics6080 you as well chris

@alanjones1759 Ай бұрын

Great video, I have at least 3 koi dealers within 10 miles of where I live in the uk.

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Now you are just rubbing it in Allan.. 😂 Yes you guys have it good over there Thanks so very much for stopping in. Hope you have a great weekend!!

@keepingitkoi Ай бұрын

Brilliant video guys and your right in so many ways we are so lucky with so many things when it comes to ponds 👍

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks Jamie. Yup you guys definitely have it good there when it comes to koi and weather

@jackanddan Ай бұрын

Really loved listening to this on the way to Cincinnati this afternoon starting up with the wellness fares already Chris very early this year busy busy busy thanks so much for this great video doing the talk to text in the car so this might not come out perfect but what else can I do? I gotta be in the car for at least four hours maybe longer Learning more and more about Pones and possibly will have one bigger someday, but not sure we’ll ever have one outside….

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

It certainly would be interesting if you had one outside, but being you have a cool pond inside. You know there's so much less work and you don't have to worry about a lot of other things. I really appreciate you listening while you're driving and I'm glad it didn't totally put you to sleep. I do appreciate you taking the time out though for a view, especially because you're so busy. I want to wish you a great week and thanks again for all your support and kindness

@austinstanley2176 Ай бұрын

Great video guys !

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks kid

@goldiekoi935 Ай бұрын

Nice video I didn’t even know the two types of ponds were different.

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Yeah lots of difference

@CBersPond Ай бұрын

Great video Chris 👍 Sorry I wasn't able to contribute. Hope you're well.

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks Keith Maybe next time..

@lauramackellar9571 Ай бұрын

Very nice!

@Gilsfishroom Ай бұрын

In America, do the koi swim on the wrong side of the pond?

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

I think they do...🤣😵‍💫😂

@glosfishgb6267 Ай бұрын

British had Waddy in their corner ps heating costs not so bad with air source heater but are expensive to buy cheap to run

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Peter Waddington was a legend even over here. I read several of his articles. Our electricity bills are insane. Some people use air source heat their homes here but not many could afford to heat their ponds here... especially where I live where it drops down to -30-40 some times. . I do like inground ponds but above are so much easier to plumb and keep close not to mention view Thanks again

@glosfishgb6267 Ай бұрын

@@stubbsaquatics6080 I keep koi warm in winter rather than heat pond using covers and air source just to keep temp around 10 c min / calling it heating makes many run / keeping warm some may give it a go

@raypalmerino7862 Ай бұрын

I've had a pond forever, before koi were popular garden features . I feel like a quality koi is too over priced. You can buy junk koi for cheap but anything that has quality at all. It's just an overpriced tulip bulb. That's my reason for not keeping koi anymore. I'm working on Bristol shaunkans now, having tremendous success! Huge market for quality Bristol shabumpkins.

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and commenting Rat. I am in total agreement about koi. Mine are domestic and I have never paid more than $12 for them. As for shubunkin goldfish. I absolutely love them and have several dedicated shubunkin goldfish ponds and numerous Aquariums for them. I have been breeding them for many years now and supply a large distributor. Most of my videos are about them. Thanks again for your kindness and support

@atsuminaoki9910 Ай бұрын

We were historically prevented from speaking English, so please spare me the bad parts. Of course, it depends on the location, but the climate there has hot summers just like ours. Especially in Atlanta, the climate is said to be almost the same as ours. So you have nothing to learn from England or Europe, and I hope you will communicate more with Japanese hobbyists and imitate them so that you can improve each other!

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

Oh I meant no disrespect at all. There are no one's better at producing koi and koi knowledge then the Japanese. A friend of mine has travelled there a few times to get koi. I have always wanted to go to the orient for the culture and the aquaculture aspect. I was just talking of my experience with the ponds in the UK and in North America. I live in Canada. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate that very much

@atsuminaoki9910 Ай бұрын

@@stubbsaquatics6080 What I'd like to say out loud is that everyone should be more committed to growing seasonally. Especially in early summer to cultivate feeding behavior. In midsummer I want you to focus on feeding without netting or touching. I think this part is so neglected that people like us lack the idea of preventing problems by improving the immunity of the KOI.

@stubbsaquatics6080 Ай бұрын

@@atsuminaoki9910 thanks. I agree. I do not net my koi . My koi stay all season in my ponds.. I didn't show my ponds in this episode. You can see a bit of it in the background