I Helped Takano Handpick the Best Sanke Fry in His Mountain Ponds! | T.N.J. | EP#104

In this episode of The Nishikigoi Journal, Ricky spends a morning with legendary Japanese Sanke breeder Takano. The day begins in the early hours as Ricky joins Takano in the mountains to assist with a key fry selection, gaining valuable insight into Takano’s meticulous approach to breeding. During the visit, Ricky also takes the opportunity to explore Takano’s impressive mud ponds, where he spots several standout Tosai being grown to Nisai. Along the way, viewers get an authentic behind-the-scenes look at life on a Japanese koi farm, from the quiet beauty of the ponds to the hands-on process of selection. It’s a rare glimpse into the work of one of Japan’s master breeders, filled with koi appreciation, breeder knowledge, and the unique atmosphere of rural Niigata. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Chapters: 00:00 – Early Morning in the Mountains 01:24 – First Look at Takano’s Mud Pond 03:21 – Big Koi in a Big Pond 04:33 – Setting the Net for Fry Selection 05:30 – A Morning with Takano 07:02 – Plans for the Rest of the Day 08:58 – Checking on Ricky’s Own Pond 09:40 – Fry Growth and Expectations 12:19 – The Importance of the Top 10% 13:05 – Wrapping Up 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. 🔹 WhatsApp Auctions & Updates: https://chat.whatsapp.com/INLXWQKETHU... – Join our exclusive WhatsApp group for koi auctions, business updates, and the latest from Ricky Stoddart. 🔹 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.