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April — May 2011Administrative Members and contact details ________________________________2President’s Report _____________________________________________________3 Coming events for members Meeting Agendas _____________________________________________4 New Members _______________________________________________4 AKA Auction Dates ___________________________________________4 KSA Auction Dates __________________________________________5All About - Utsurimono Kate McGill ______________________________________8 Buy, swap and sell____________________________________________________15 Membership form ___________________________________________________19Table Show Results ___________________________________________________20

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AKA Reporter

AKA Reporter is published by the Australian Koi Association Inc. ABN 91 669 147 584

Advertising enquiries Gordon Kilborn 02 9153 9012 or 0429 664 916Newsletter production www.petergibson.com.au

All correspondenceThe Secretary, Australian Koi Association, 17 Westmore Drive, West Pennant Hills NSW 2125

© 2011 Australian Koi Association Inc.

DisclaimerThe opinions expressed in this magazine are those of the authors, and do not necessarily represent those of the Australian Koi Association or its management. Nor does the Association accept responsibility for the claims made by advertisers or members in respect of any service or items offered for sale herein.

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Executive OfficersPresident Paul Miglionico 9862 0472Vice President Arthur Johnston 9759 3226Secretary Ian Andrews 0418 255 897Treasurer Bryce Hough 9724 5860 (Ph/Fax) or 0408 882 025Public Officer John Rhodes 9661 4735

Committee MembersShow Coordinator Dianna Banning 9520 7895Membership Officer Heinz Zimmermann 9727 9528 / 0428 478 594 (Subscriptions to 55 Orchard Road BASS HILL NSW 2197)Supply Officer(s) Ron & Max Farrugia 9533 2546 / 0403 029 532Auction Master Ken Cantrill 9521 1777 / 0450 630 756Assistant Auction Master Graham Famelli 0412 304 190AKA Reporter:Editor Ian Andrews 0418 255 897Editing Group John Ling 0411 156 648 Kate McGill 9871 2483Advertising/Distribution Gordon Kilborn 9153 9012 / 0429 664 916

Committee Support PanelPublicity Miryana Brault 9674 1343 Alf Mizzi 9555 6497Librarian Leo Chu 9787 6160Catering George & Betty Ludbrook 9602 2493Social Secretary Miryana Brault 9674 1343Sizing & Assets John Rhodes 9661 4735Committee Bryce Hough 9724 5860 (Ph/Fax) or 0408 882 025 Barbara Walter 9773 7719 Terry McNeil 9824 0303 (Ph/Fax) Kate McGill 9871 2483 Kevin Wong 0418 182 818

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Life MembersEthel Allen*; Jack Cohen*; Mary Cohen; Max Farrugia; Ron Farrugia; Gordon Kilborn; Yvonne Louis; Dorothy Miglionico; Paul Miglionico; Ken Newton; Dave Pogson*; Arthur Robinson; Alan Walter*; Barbara Walter; Harry Watson; Robert Wood*.*Deceased

All correspondenceThe Secretary, Australian Koi Association17 Westmore Drive, West Pennant Hills NSW 2125

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President’s Report

Firstly, on behalf of all Members of our Club I would like to send our formal sympathies to the koi fraternity and people of Japan for the terrible losses they have encountered following the recent tsunami devastation. Our

thoughts and prayers go out to all. Our 30th AKA’s Annual Large Koi Show

(Sunday 3rd April) is just around the corner and it is going to be one of our best we have staged to date. We have a wonderful new venue at the Cumberland State Forest to host our Show, which will provide a first class back drop to our wonderful koi. As well, we have invited two International ZNA Assistant Certified Judges, Mr Harry Beckx (South Africa) and Mr Pang Hon Seong (Singapore) as well as our very own Gerard McDonald (also recently ZNA Assistant Certified). It is hoped the judging will be completed early enough to discuss the koi and fully appreciate the winners.

We will need volunteers to help for setting it up on the Saturday starting at 10.00 am and on the Sunday with the running of the show. As they say more hands make light work. Please let our Show Co-ordinater Dianna Banning know if you may be available to assist.

Please, ALL MEMBERS try and make the effort to come out to Cumberland State Forest to support your fellow Members who are actually showing their koi. We want to make this year’s show our best supported show to date.

On the Monday night (4th April) will be celebrating in style at Memories Restaurant, Bankstown Trotting Club, starting at 7.00 pm. The meal normally $50 per head will be subsidised by the Club lowering the cost to just $25 per head as well the first $600 worth of drinks (beer, wine and soft drinks) will also be included. So I urge all Members to attend by phoning Dorothy on 0434 435 155 to confirm.

The Dave Pogson Breeders Trophy will be held on the May Meeting night. Again this year the Committee has opened up the number of koi that can be entered to allow for the increase in varieties being bred by Members in the club. Each entry must be of 10 koi bred or raised from last years spawning. Entries can be all one variety or a mixture of different varieties, so members can now bring in as many lots of 10 koi as they can manage. Last year was a record for the number of entries so let’s see it improve from that. Just remember a suitable container to hold the 10 koi in and also air line and air stone. Further details on the Dave Pogson will appear in the newsletter and if you are unsure please contact Dianna before the May meeting night.

Yours in koi, Paul MiglionicoPresident

ReminderAKA 30th Large

Koi ShowSunday 3 April

2011

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Meetings are held at the Scottish Hall, 4 Weigand Avenue, Bankstown on the first Wednesday of each month at 7.30 pm.

April Meeting

The April General Meeting of the Australian Koi Association Inc will be held at the Scottish Hall, 4 Weigand Avenue Bankstown on Wednesday 6 April 2011 at 7.30 pm.

AGENDA1. Welcome to new members and

guests 2. Apologies3. Confirmation of minutes of previous

monthly general meeting held 2 March 2011

4. Raffle5. Reports6. General Business7. Guest speaker: Harry Beckx from South

Africa will give us an overview on the South African koi scene

8. Pizzas and nibbles9. Table Show Results 10. Raffle Draw

May Meeting

The May Meeting and Annual General Meeting of the Australian Koi Association Inc will be held at the Scottish Hall, 4 Weigand Avenue Bankstown on Wednesday 4 May 2011 at 7.30 pm.

AGENDA1. Welcome to new members and

guests 2. Apologies3. Confirmation of minutes of previous

monthly general meeting held 6 April 20114. Raffle

5. Reports6. General Business7. Guest speaker: Ross Dive of UV-Guard

Australia will give us a complete run through on UV lights for koi ponds

8. Social Break9. Table Show Results 10. Raffle Draw

New members

New members are always assured of a friendly welcome when attending the AKA’s monthly meetings. Help and advice is available if required and our Supply Officers can provide you with koi food and accessories at favourable prices. Call our membership officer (see details on page 2) for more information or use the application form included in this magazine.

AKA auction dates

Held at Auburn Botanic Gardens (entry from Killeen Street, Auburn). Commencing at 10.00 am. Quality fish at reasonable prices! Food and refreshments available. Fish food and other fish keeping supplies also available.

Bankstown City NSW Chapter Zen Nippon Airinkai

Sunday 10th April 2011 Sunday 5th June 2011 Sunday 7th August 2011 Sunday 16th October 2011 Sunday 11th December 2011

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Facebook

The AKA has started a Facebook page...go to Facebook and search for ‘Australian Koi Association’.

KSA auction dates

Commencing 10.00 am at Auburn Botanical Gardens: Sunday  22nd  May 2011 Sunday  26th   June 2011 Sunday   24th  July  2011   Sunday  18th   September 2011 Sunday  20th   November 2011

The sale of koi by members of the AKA can only take place between members of koi clubs and associations only, as per NSW Department of Primary Industries (Fisheries) guidelines.

News

Available from our Supply Officers.

Change of AKA Membership Year For practical financial management reasons, the AKA Committee has decided to change the start and finish of the membership year. It will now commence on 1 July each year, and end on 30 June the following year (the same as the normal business financial year).

Members who have already paid until 30 Sept 2011 will be entitled to a credit for 3 months of $7.50. In other words: on 1 July this year, they only have to pay $22.50, and are financial for 12 months, up until 30 June 2012. Thank you for your co-operation. H Zimmermann, Membership Officer

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What does Utsuri mean? Utsuri means ‘reflections’ or ‘reflecting ones’, an image taken perhaps from the impression of light and dark created by ripples on wind-kissed water sparkling in the sunlight, or the infinite-seeming reflections of clouds in the depth of a still lake.

How the Variety DevelopedKi (yellow) Utsuri, originally called ‘Kuro Ki Han’ (black and yellow markings) are ancient nishikigoi (jewelled or brocaded carp), first described in the Meiji era (late nineteenth century) and stabilised from the Tetsu (iron) Magoi line. Mr Eisaburo Hoshino is credited with breeding and naming early Ki Utsuri. Shiro (white) Utsuri are reported first developed as a stable line in 1925 by Mr Kazuo Minemura. The origin of Hi (red) Utsuri is unknown by the author, although it is possible they were (and are) an accidental product of Showa (‘black-based’ koi with red and white) spawnings.

Classification of Utsurimono Today:Utsurimono are ‘black-based’ koi with one other colour, white, red or yellow. ‘Black based’ does not indicate that the koi is black, many Utsuri have minimal black (sumi) patterns. What it means is that the sumi is of a particular style and placement, thus easily distinguishing them from ‘white-based’ koi when they also have black markings, for example, Shiro Bekko (a white koi with black markings on the body).• Sumi is expected on the head of a ‘black-

based’ koi. Although any pattern style is possible, often a ‘lightening stripe’ (menware or hachiware) bisecting the head is seen, or a ‘V’ shape on the forehead with sumi on the nose.

• Sumi on the body appears as large blocks or jagged stripes crossing over the back and extending well below the lateral lines.

• Sumi may or may not appear on pectoral fin joints (motoguro).

• It has been said that ‘black-based’ koi will always show sumi inside the mouth, but this point has not been verified satisfactorily.

Remember that an individual Utsuri may not necessarily demonstrate all of these points. No motoguro; or a completely clear head does occur!

Of the three Utsuri colours, white is most commonly seen, appreciation of Shiro Utsuri has increased dramatically in recent years, as their quality has improved. Utsuri are simply named according to their second colour:• Shiro Utsuri - ‘black-based’ koi with white

patterns.• Ki Utsuri - ‘black-based’ koi with yellow

patterns.• Hi Utsuri - ‘black-based’ koi with red

patterns.Both kin-gin-rin (at least two to three

complete rows of very shiny scales on either side of the dorsal fin) and doitsu (rows of large scales along the dorsal and lateral lines - kagamigoi, or almost no scales - kawagoi) Utsurimono occur and are classified in Utsurimono.

Gin-Rin Shiro Utsuri in the UK was classified (before May 2004) with the variety Kin-Gin-Rin. This has now changed and Gin-Rin Shiro Utsuri is now classified with Utsurimono. Here in Australia they compete in Gin-Rin B.

Kage (shadowed) Shiro / Ki / Hi Utsuri have a grey/black vignette effect over white/yellow/red skin and are classified with Kawarimono.

Looking for Utsurimono in JapanThere are particular specialists for breeding Shiro Utsuri in Japan and their lines of koi tend to be distinctive, for example the dense blue-toned sumi and incredibly clean-looking, almost blue-white ground typical of the finished Omosako Shiro Utsuri. It was interesting to see examples of this variation between breeders’ koi when visiting Yajenji and Seki

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A mature Shiro Utsuri with superb white skin. Nicely developed, neatly placed sumi is in the ‘modern’ style. This koi shows a strong conformation and a classical sumi head pattern – the menware (lightening stripe).

Rarely seen, a very young Kin-Rin Ki Utsuri. Also classified in Kin-Gin-Rin B.

A Kin-Rin Hi Utsuri classified in Kin-Gin-Rin B. Note the dense sumi and very strong, cleanly-finished hi. White fin tips occasionally occur on Hi and Ki Utsuri.

A young modern style Shiro Utsuri demonstrating the alternative ‘classic’ head pattern, a forehead ‘V’ with nose sumi.

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facilities in Niigata. Their Shiro Utsuri looked very different, even with respect to shape (conformation). Yagenji koi were very robust looking, with an excellent outline and ‘modern-style’ patterning, with (generally) fairly minimal sumi. In contrast, at Seki the Shiro Utsuri seen demonstrated much heavier sumi patterns on a lighter frame.

Utsurimono: What to look for• The shape or conformation of any koi is

a critical feature and a powerful outline provided by a broad head, wide shoulders and a well-muscled tail or peduncle is im-mediately eye-catching. A nicely rounded nose should lead smoothly past the gills to the widest part of the koi situated between the gill plate and the leading edge of the dorsal fin. From this point a bilaterally symmetrical, gradual taper towards the tail

is ideal. Fins are also vital to the impression and must be proportional in size to the size of the koi. Leading rays, particularly of the very obvious pectoral fins, should be straight or slightly rounded and trailing edges cleanly finished. Looked at from the side, a koi should not demonstrate a completely flat back, which could indicate a spinal problem. At least a slight upward curve should be visible from the head towards the dorsal fin. Great care is needed in assessing the shape of a ‘black-based’ koi where large blocks of sumi extend below the lateral line or cover part of the head. It is more difficult to verify a good outline in these circumstances.

Utsuri, (like Showa), do not yet appear to have the huge growth potential now seen for many koi varieties, they are generally slower growing and with a smaller final size achieved. Additionally, Utsuri do not often develop the heavily muscled tail (peduncle), which

A mature Hi Utsuri showing some breakdown of kiwa and sumi specking over hi as well as one completely black pectoral fin. Note the very heavy sumi on this koi.

Another Hi Utsuri, but much lighter in style.

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A Shiro Utsuri demonstrating very poor white skin, possibly a stress effect.

Another unusual koi, a Kage Shiro Utsuri. Notice the well finished netting pattern over all white skin. Kage Shiro Utsuri is classified with Kawarimono.

A very rare koi. A top quality Kage Hi Utsuri, which won Reserve Grand Champion at a South African National show some years ago. Kage Hi Utsuri is classified with Kawarimono.

A Shiro Utsuri showing excellent white, a superb conformation and dense, well-finished sumi. The pattern is quite heavy in style but fits this mature koi very interestingly.

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completes the very powerful outline of a mature koi.• Shiro Utsuri in recent years have developed

an incredible ‘blue-white’ colour. This should be equally visible on the head and body of finished koi, although young Shiro Utsuri may have darker, slightly yellow or pink tinged heads during their develop-ment. The white patterns should look a clean, snowy white with no spots or stains.

• Hi or Ki Utsuri should demonstrate a deep, even colour from nose to tail which is ‘clean looking’. This means that, ideally, no speckles of sumi should be visible over red or yellow skin.

• High skin quality is usually indicated by a very smooth, glossy surface on which scale edges are not easily visible.

• Sumi on finished Utsurimono should (ideally) look a uniform, deep and velvety ebony or bluish black with no visible scal-ing.

• Kiwa of sumi patterns (the trailing edge, facing the tail), must be as sharp as possible. Generally, kiwa of sumi is of the kamisori (razor border) type, where the pattern cuts across individual scale areas. Recently however, maruzome kiwa (scalloped), where the pattern follows rounded scale edges, is appearing on sumi patterns. Both styles may be visible on different pattern elements of the same koi (konzai).

• Sashi of sumi (the slightly blurred, blue toned leading edges to sumi patterns) is highly desirable on a Shiro Utsuri, enhancing white skin and providing an attractive three-dimensional appearance to the pattern. Conversely, on a Hi Utsuri sashi would not be expected. When sumi is visible through red, it generally indicates a thin hi plate. Doitsu koi, lacking scales, cannot demonstrate sashi; therefore leading and trailing edges of all pattern elements must be very sharply defined for excellence.

• Patterns on Utsurimono are not prescribed and are highly variable. In recent years, complex, ‘jagged lightening’ style sumi patterns, crossing the back, have been de-

veloped, although the traditional ‘chequer-board’ and ‘mountain peak’ blocks of sumi rising from below the lateral line are still seen. The only requirements are that the pattern fits the koi, provides balance, head to tail and side to side, and does not domi-nate any one area (for example, completely black pectoral fins or sumi covering the entire peduncle).

• Deportment of any koi must always be good to maximise its impact. It should look alert, swim freely and hold out its fins. It should also be level in the water (head to tail) unless, for example, searching for food.

Kin-gin-rin Utsurimono are becoming more common. When present, the shiny scales must appear as at least two or three, and ideally, many more complete lines of mirror-like scales along each side of the dorsal fin, which are very obvious from any angle at which the koi is viewed. Ideally, whole scale widths should shine. Level of quality of kin-gin-rin is judged primarily on the degree, and evenness of shine achieved.

Doitsu Utsurimono must demonstrate absolutely, clear-cut edges to all sumi patterns for excellence, as well as achieving other quality criteria discussed above.

Utsurimono: Common Problems:• A poor shape cannot be mediated by other

excellent features and immediately catches attention; therefore it is always a key appre-ciation problem. Common examples are a very pointed nose or a heavy, too-wide belly area followed by a thin peduncle. Reasons are either in-born (genetic) faults, for ex-ample a mouth or head deformity, or (more commonly) environmental (water, feed, treatment) problems during the life of the koi. For example, a stunted shape (the koi appears too wide for it’s length) is often an environmentally based defect. A bent spine can be either genetic, or a result of overdos-ing with some anti-parasitic medicines.

• White skin may show yellowing, particu-larly on the head and fins of Shiro Utsuri. If a young koi with this problem is male, a

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yellow head may never change to white.• White skin may also look stained (pink or

brownish) due to stress effects caused by poor environment or health.

• Small hi spots can occur on Shiro Utsuri and constitute a serious demerit for this variety.

• Red or yellow on Hi or Ki Utsuri may be uneven in colour and thickness, or insuf-ficiently bright.

• Small sumi speckles (jari or gravel) may ap-pear over red, yellow or white, spoiling the impression of clean colour.

• Sumi may lack depth, looking blurred and light. Good quality, well-developed sumi is a critical appreciation point for Utsuri-mono.

• Sumi on the head and fins of Ki and Hi Utsuri is often extremely heavy, (for exam-ple, completely black fins), upsetting the balance of the impression.

• A grossly unbalanced sumi pattern is a very obvious problem for any Utsurimono.

• Kiwa may lack sharpness; breakdown of edges with sumi scatter still occurs, particu-

larly for Hi and Ki Utsuri. • Poor deportment must always be regarded

as a problem. If the water quality is poor, or a koi is unhealthy, it will not carry itself well, spoiling the impression.

Why Utsurimono?The fascination provided by the deceptively simple, black and white beauty of Shiro Utsuri appears to be attracting more and more hobbyists in recent years, perhaps not surprising when the incredible improvement in their quality is taken into consideration. The intensity of the impression created, like that of a black and white photograph, is almost disturbing in its stark simplicity, aided by the often highly asymmetric and individual sumi patterning. Although excellent examples of Hi and Ki Utsuri are much rarer, they do exist and Utsurimono as a whole, must be regarded as an undeniably high impact group of koi.

Kate McGill

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Buy, swap and sellBuy, swap and sell notices can be placed free by members. Please call Ian Andrews on 0418 255 897 or email ian.andrews@fujifilm.com.au for more information.

For sale: 1 x Aqua 120 watt UV Light, $400Phone Ron or Max 02 9533 2546

For sale: Large variety of Bromeliads for SaleContact Steve 9743 5090 or Mobile 0412 245 814

For sale: 4 round Reln tanks (2 grey and 2 black) 2.4 metres diameter X 600 mm high. $250 each Call Tony on 0417 631 385

For sale: Large quantity of plastic ‘K3 type’ biological filter material Best prices Contact Gerard 0418 615 446

The Australian Koi Association does not accept responsibility for the quality of any items or any transac-tions advertised under Buy, Swap and Sell.

REMINDER

Nichirin Magazine

A reminder to all members that anyone wishing to renew their subscription ($100) to the Japanese koi magazine Nichirin should contact Bryce Hough on 9724 5860 or 0408 8823 025.

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New air pumps for sale

The Club has available new Hi-Blow Air Pumps (made in Japan). Sizes 20 litre hour capacity ($215), 40 litre ($230), 60 litre ($240) & 80 litre ($270).

Available at our meeting nights or through our Supply Officers.

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Australian Pet Supplies Pty Ltd are manufacturers of top quality pellets and flake foods for ornamental fish. Top ingredients, listed below, provide for your fish all protein, minerals and vitamins to maintain healthy growing Koi fish.

Products are all fully manufactured in Australia and are available from your supply officer.

Our Goldfish and Tropical Pellets and Flakes contain the fol-lowing ingredients in varying amounts:

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Australian Koi Association Inc ABN 91 669 147 584

Membership application/renewal All details are kept confidential and will only be used by the AKA for the purpose of keeping in touch with you.

Tick appropriate box: New member application .........................................................□ Membership renewal (due 1 July every year) ..............................□

Fees:Initial application fee (includes club badge) ............. $10 ............□Plus:Membership (includes your family) ......................... $30 ............□Pensioner (includes your family) ............................. $20 ............□Junior (under 16) ................................................ $15 ............□Total ................................................................... $____________ Your details:First name _________________________________________________________Second name ______________________________________________________Name of spouse or partner __________________________________________Postal address______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________Postcode ________Working hours phone ________________After hours phone _______________Email address _____________________________________________________Pensioner number __________________________________________________

I apply for membership and agree to abide by the regulations of the Australian Koi Association

Signature________________________________Date _____________________

This form should be mailed with your cheque made out to Australian Koi Association (not ‘AKA’), to

AKA Membership OfficerHeinz Zimmermann55 Orchard RoadBass Hill NSW 2197

Forms can also be handed in at AKA monthly meetings.

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Table show resultsMarch 2011

Kohaku1st Bryce Hough; 2nd John LingAsagi1st Christopher MiglionicoGinRin A1st Bryce Hough; 2nd Bryce HoughTancho1st Christopher MiglionicoKoromo 1st Bryce Hough Judges: Ron and Max Farrugia

Judges’ Choice: Asagi, Christopher Miglionico

Judges’ Choice: Asagi, Christopher Miglionico

Supplies available to AKA members

Contact Ron and Max Farrugia for all supplies listed on (02) 9533 2546 or 0403 029 532Hours: Mon to Fri 8.00 am - 8.00 pm Sat and Sun 8.00 am - 11.00 am

FOOD Flake-Tropical 1 kg $35.00Flake 200 mg $8.00Fry Food 1 kg $17.00AKA Growth Food 5 kg $25.00No.1 High Protein Crumble 1kg $17.00No.2 High Protein Crumble 1kg $17.00No.3 High Protein Crumble 1kg $17.00 Baby Koi Pellets 1kg $8.00Pond Sticks 4 kg $35.00AKA Premium Growth Food 5 kg $35.00

MEDICINEMalachite Green 20 gms $20.00Methylene Blue 18 gms $20.00Phenoxotol - fin and tail rot $20.00Clean Fish CF 50 $35.00Condy’s Crystals 200 gms $20.00Oil of Cloves 100 ml $20.00

AIRAir Stones small $1.00Air Stones 50 mm $6.00Air Tube per metre $2.00Green plastic air tube Roll $50.00

PUMPSXF 171 Davey Pump P.O.A.60 litre/min Air Compressor $350.00Aquarium Air Pump $25.00

SUBMERSIBLESKing 3 2400 litres/hour $120.00King 4 4800 litres/hour $160.00King 5 6500 litres/hour $180.00King 6 8000 litres/hour $220.00

WATERSodium Thiosulphate 1 kg $15.00Tri Start 250 ml $15.00

MISCELLANEOUSLarge Plastic Bags $1.50Carbonate hardness raising 2 kg $6.00Clear Pond 200 mg $30.00Slurpy Pump — fitted for use $180.00Algae Fix 500 ml $25.00Clear plastic Table Show tanks $20.00

NETS6” Nets $3.0010” Nets $5.00

TEST KITSAmmonia Test Kit $20.00pH Test Kit $20.00Carbon Hardness Test Kit $20.00Chlormon 1 litre $20.00

BOOKS “Koi Appreciation....the first step” By Kate McGill $75.00(new supplies available 2009)

KSA Koi Handbook $14.00

Please Note: Members’ orders for supplies for de-livery at the monthly meetings are to be in the Tuesday prior to the meeting.

Members ordering supplies for postal delivery should send money order or cheque payable to Australian Koi Association to 32 Hardy Ave, Riverwood 2210. Please ensure cost of return postage is included.