Today we feature Eric's interview with Jeffrey Duncan, a koi hobbyist, about his grand champion koi. The discussion centers around his journey, from purchasing the fish as a tosai (young koi) to raising it to grand champion status. They talk about the koi's bloodline, Jeffrey's pond setup, and husbandry techniques. He emphasizes the importance of patience, water quality, and selecting koi with growth potential. The interview also covers their experiences showing koi and competing against other dedicated hobbyists. Jeffrey also reflects on challenges, the value of learning from others, and the financial investment required for a show-quality pond and fish.
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Links to resources:
Contractor Sales Secrets: ContractorSalesSecrets.com
Water Garden Expo 2025: WGExpo.com
The All American Koi Show: AllAmericanKoiShow.com
Fitz Fish Ponds: Koi Trips
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The Pond Digger: https://theponddigger.com/
LA Pet Fair: https://www.lapetfair.com/
Atlantic-Oase: https://www.atlantic-oase.com/
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