Koi Keepers Anonymous

About Koi Keepers Anonymous

Welcome to Koi Keepers Anonymous -- the podcast where koi enthusiasts and professionals come together to share knowledge, laughs, and the occasional fish story. Each episode dives into the art and science of koi keeping: from filtration and pond design to koi health and appreciation. Whether you're a lifelong hobbyist or just koi curious, pull up a chair and join the meeting. Our names are Ty, Devin, Mikki, and Woody... and welcome to Koi Keepers Anonymous. You're among friends here.

Publisher

Koi Keepers Anonymous

Category

kids & family · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Oct 2025

Latest episode

20 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

15 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Sept 2026

   Ep. 15 How Koi Clubs Succeed - Special Guest KT Shanafelt

   We're joined by special guest KT Shanafelt to talk about tyhe challenges and rewards of building a strong koi club and, more importantly, a strong koi community. We dig into what successful clubs do differently, how to keep memebers engaged, bringing new hobbyists into the fold, organizing events, navigating different personalities, and why local koi clubs still matter to the future of the hobby. Wheather you're already part of a koi club, thinking about joining one, or trying to breathe some new life into a local organization, there's plenty to take away from this weeks conversation.

2. 

   15 Jul 2026

   Ep. 14 There are giant whales in Utah?!?

   When the intros are forgotten, the pond breaks, and the fish still survive… you know it’s a good episode. 😅🐟 In this one, we’re talking koi chaos, filter disasters, “ugly” fish that still steal the show, and why the weird ones are often the most memorable. If you love koi, pond stories, or just a podcast that occasionally turns into complete nonsense, this one’s for you. 🎤 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mjKS8BJVWT55wtMLd (https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mjKS8BJVWT55wtMLd) Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/koi-keepers-anonymous/id1846492181 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/koi-keepers-anonymous/id1846492181) 🎙️ About the Show: We're a group of friends — experts and hobbyists — who are all passionate about koi keeping: Devin and Mikki own Demi Koi in Los Angeles, CA. Their storefront is open to the public with imported Japanese koi and pond products. YouTube: Demi Koi Official (https://www.youtube.com/@demikoiofficial) | https://demikoi.com (https://demikoi.com) Ty makes koi and pond videos for fun on his channel, The Koi Pit (https://www.youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit) Woody is a passionate hobbyist deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers #koi #koipond #koifish #nishikigoi #podcast

3. 

   21 Jun 2026

   Ep. 13 Characters at a Koi Show

   Ty is going to do this part.

4. 

   17 May 2026

   Ep. 12 Our Biggest (Koi?) Mistakes...

   Koi Keepers Anonymous hosts Ty, Devin, Mikki, and Woody share their biggest mistakes and learning lessons in koi keeping. From medication dosing errors to overfeeding and pond management, the conversation delves into the challenges and mishaps of koi keeping. The challenges of Koi spawning in a new pond, the impact on water quality, and the lessons learned from a devastating experience are covered in this episode. It also delves into the responsibilities of pond ownership and the ongoing maintenance of a koi pond. Takeaways Medication dosing errors Overfeeding challenges Pond owners should be prepared for. The challenges of Koi spawning in your pond. Regular testing of water parameters and proactive maintenance are crucial for pond health. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Koi Keepers Anonymous 05:00 Overfeeding and Pond Management 12:16 The Story of Inherited Fish and the Unexpected Turn 25:03 Emergency Survival Mode 31:05 Lessons Learned 37:10 New Pond Challenges 42:29 Ongoing Pond Maintenance 48:29 Closing Remarks 🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mj (https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mj)... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkwxcWxDSW1kallWYU9tYkFsazhHclNlY3BQZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttWjg0Q0dIY1hpdk00cHl0c1hvTUdBOHBRU0ZfLU1ESGsyRUZuTWlxbGRrQ082VTFoU1VUMmNsUmNKNXJNU3NpdFVtb0FVMWlibmJfcUJoc05BZW40LVhqMjFFd1dsRERTa3QtbkpLNl9jdXFCbG5Zaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F2Tc64mjKS8BJVWT55wtMLd%3Fsi%3D0Lj4VC7nT9O8Pdn4WhxMyQand&v=umH0Iysmi78) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast)... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHRkdkU3ZUM3OVhQXzBwVjEyY3pHTXRmYmpZUXxBQ3Jtc0trbllTbjh6SnBqU1ZOYTNtQmNWTWY2R2oxWEhGa2RpdjMzUHJ3WWFaZlJrbWFZc1FvNHZZWVpfdW9PbHRjOFhhdGxNOHVMZVk5eXRiMEk0blprSXE0dTJ1MVFabXlUQnVmQVhjcW1nRVJIRkI5ZVBkaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fkoi-keepers-anonymous%2Fid1846492181&v=umH0Iysmi78)! 🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping: Devin and Mikki own_https://demikoi.com_ (https://demikoi.com_). Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their channel:   / @demikoiofficial   (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC--lX3tUb1YVz0UE1z5NovQ) Ty is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun!    / @the_koi_pit   (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrWJtnfr48MQ4sfY14SPOjw) Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyist and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers This video contains music from Shutterstock, licensed by Splice video editing app.

5. 

   26 Apr 2026

   Ep. 11 In-Person Episode & the 50th ZNA SoCal Koi Show~

   Our very first episode filmed in the same room! We had a very special (and fun!) weekend at the 50th Anniversary of the ZNA Southern California Koi Show. This episode was a lot of fun to film. Ty should move out to Los Angeles. Just saying. Chapters 00:00 The Reunion 06:03 The Judging Seminar 13:08 The Judging Process 20:51 The ZNA Judging Seminar 29:15 The Koi Show Experience 36:41 The Koi Awards 43:07 The Grand Champion 49:51 Closing Remarks 🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mjKS8BJVWT55wtMLd?si=0Lj4VC7nT9O8Pdn4WhxMyQ)and Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/koi-keepers-anonymous/id1846492181)! 🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping: Devin and Mikki own https://demikoi.com (https://demikoi.com). Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their channel: https://youtube.com/@DemiKoiOfficial?si=Ty2XNHn9_TKwChvm (https://youtube.com/@DemiKoiOfficial?si=Ty2XNHn9_TKwChvm) Ty is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6D (https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6D) Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers

6. 

   22 Mar 2026

   Ep. 10 Sleeping Sickness

   Koi Edema Virus, more commonly referred to as "Sleeping SIckness" is as common as chickenpox is to humans. Depsite this, very little information is known to the average Koi hobbyist. Discover more about this common ailment, how to identify it and what you can do if you find it in your pond. BONUS! Stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear a special message for a listener who reached out to us! Takeaways Sleeping sickness affects koi and requires specialized treatment. Quarantining new fish and monitoring for symptoms is crucial. Water changes and dechlorination are crucial for koi health Heat ramping can help boost the fish's immune system Starting with cheaper fish and gradually upgrading is a good approach for a new pond Filtration methods and media maturation play a significant role in pond maintenance Chapters 00:00 Understanding Sleeping Sickness in Koi 10:26 Prevention and Treatment of Sleeping Sickness 20:00 History and Impact of Sleeping Sickness 35:24 Identifying and Treating Sleeping Sickness 53:34 Filtration and Media Maturation 🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mjKS8BJVWT55wtMLd?si=0Lj4VC7nT9O8Pdn4WhxMyQ)and Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/koi-keepers-anonymous/id1846492181)! 🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping: Devin and Mikki own https://demikoi.com (https://demikoi.com). Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their channel: https://youtube.com/@DemiKoiOfficial?si=Ty2XNHn9_TKwChvm (https://youtube.com/@DemiKoiOfficial?si=Ty2XNHn9_TKwChvm) Ty is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6D (https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6D) Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers

7. 

   16 Feb 2026

   Ep. 09 The All-Japan Koi Show with Steve Gibbins

   Dive into the intricacies of the All-Japan Koi Show with the official, Shinkokai sanctioned press member, Mr. Steve Gibbins. On this episode we share some fun stories and may even get a bit controversial at times! This podcast is best enjoyed with video, so we hope you have an opportunity to see the b-roll! Takeaways All Japan Koi Show live stream Grand Champion judging process Koi show judging differences Biosecurity at koi shows Chapters 00:00 All Japan Koi Show Experience 26:07 Koi Show Judging Differences 39:43 Biosecurity at Koi Shows 🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mjKS8BJVWT55wtMLd?si=0Lj4VC7nT9O8Pdn4WhxMyQ (https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mjKS8BJVWT55wtMLd?si=0Lj4VC7nT9O8Pdn4WhxMyQ) and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/koi-keepers-anonymous/id1846492181 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/koi-keepers-anonymous/id1846492181)! 🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping: Devin and Mikki own https://demikoi.com (https://demikoi.com). Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their channel: https://youtube.com/@DemiKoiOfficial?si=Ty2XNHn9_TKwChvm (https://youtube.com/@DemiKoiOfficial?si=Ty2XNHn9_TKwChvm) Ty is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6D (https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6D) Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers

8. 

   23 Jan 2026

   Ep. 08 Salt in Koi Ponds: When It Helps, When it Hurts, and When to Avoid It

   Adding salt to your koi pond can do a lot to alleviate stress, help fish recover from sickness, and help them look their best. But when should you add salt and when should it be avoided? In this episode Ty, Woody, Devin & Mikki talk about their experiences with adding salt to koi ponds.

9. 

   26 Dec 2025

   Ep.07 Special Guests Mike & Gleci Hernandez from Kois & Ponds and TOMiGAi Koi Food!!

   That’s right, The Koi Keepers anonymous crew is giving away 3 ginrin karashigoi from Marudo Koi Farm to three winners. To enter: 1. SUBSCRIBE to the Koi Keepers Anonymous YouTube page (https://youtube.com/@koikeepersanonymous?si=H8HGTQq3hYsr4-uN (https://youtube.com/@koikeepersanonymous?si=H8HGTQq3hYsr4-uN)). 2. COMMENT either “Fish Growing Master” or “I Love TOMiGAi” on this episode. Winners must be a US resident; fish cannot be shipped to Maine, Hawaii or Alaska. Enter by December 31st at midnight. Winners will be announced New Year’s Day on a livestream episode hosted here AND  @The_Koi_Pit  (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCrWJtnfr48MQ4sfY14SPOjw) on YouTube. Live stream starts at 12:00pm PST 🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mjKS8BJVWT55wtMLd?si=0Lj4VC7nT9O8Pdn4WhxMyQ (https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mjKS8BJVWT55wtMLd?si=0Lj4VC7nT9O8Pdn4WhxMyQ) and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/koi-keepers-anonymous/id1846492181 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/koi-keepers-anonymous/id1846492181)! 🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping: Devin and Mikki own https://demikoi.com (https://demikoi.com). Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their channel: https://youtube.com/@DemiKoiOfficial?si=Ty2XNHn9_TKwChvm (https://youtube.com/@DemiKoiOfficial?si=Ty2XNHn9_TKwChvm) Ty is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6D (https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6D) Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers

10. 

    7 Dec 2025

    Ep. 06 KOI BODY ISSUES: Short Body Koi, Deformed Mouths, Crooked Koi

    Koi fish come in all shapes and sizes: Torpedo, Round, zigzag, etc... In this episode we take a look at the koi that people love even if they won't ever appear at a koi show. 🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mjKS8BJVWT55wtMLd?si=0Lj4VC7nT9O8Pdn4WhxMyQ) and Apple podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/koi-keepers-anonymous/id1846492181)! 🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping: Devin and Mikki own Demi Koi in Los Angeles, California (https://demikoi.com). Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their Youtube Channel: Demi Koi Official (https://youtube.com/@DemiKoiOfficial?si=Ty2XNHn9_TKwChvm) Ty is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! His channel is called The Koi Pit. (https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6D) Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers

11. 

    1 Dec 2025

    Ep. 05 Disinfecting K1 Media, Koi DOA, Selecting Asagi

    Today we're talking about the shipped koi showing up DOA, Asagi Development, and the questionable decision to disinfect your k1 media for the winter. 🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mjKS8BJVWT55wtMLd?si=0Lj4VC7nT9O8Pdn4WhxMyQ) and Apple podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/koi-keepers-anonymous/id1846492181)! 🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping: Devin and Mikki own Demi Koi in Los Angeles, California (https://demikoi.com). Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their Youtube Channel: Demi Koi Official (https://youtube.com/@DemiKoiOfficial?si=Ty2XNHn9_TKwChvm) Ty is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! His channel is called The Koi Pit. (https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6D) Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers (https://youtu.be/1pxeskO9XI0?si=w1Vqwb2LlJI28sN-)

12. 

    16 Nov 2025

    Ep. 04 Apprenticing at Marudo Koi Farm in Japan for 3 years

    This week, Devin tells us about his time apprenticing at Marudo Koi Farm for 3 years when he was a teenager. From overcoming language barriers, to being granted the first ever cultural study visa for koi, Devin shares his incredibly unique experience. 🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mjKS8BJVWT55wtMLd?si=0Lj4VC7nT9O8Pdn4WhxMyQ) and Apple podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/koi-keepers-anonymous/id1846492181)! 🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping: Devin and Mikki own Demi Koi in Los Angeles, California (https://demikoi.com). Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their Youtube Channel: Demi Koi Official (https://youtube.com/@DemiKoiOfficial?si=Ty2XNHn9_TKwChvm) Ty is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! His channel is called The Koi Pit. (https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6D) Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers (https://youtu.be/1pxeskO9XI0?si=w1Vqwb2LlJI28sN-)

13. 

    2 Nov 2025

    Koi Keeper's Anonymous Ep. 03: Jumbo Tosai, Indonesian Koi, Disappearing Sumi

    In this episode were talking about what really makes jumbo tosai JUMBO, whether or not domestic koi or Japanese koi are better, and the details of selecting Goshiki that ultimatley don't matter. 🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mjKS8BJVWT55wtMLd?si=0Lj4VC7nT9O8Pdn4WhxMyQ) and Apple podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/koi-keepers-anonymous/id1846492181)! 🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping: Devin and Mikki own Demi Koi in Los Angeles, California (https://demikoi.com). Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their Youtube Channel: Demi Koi Official (https://youtube.com/@DemiKoiOfficial?si=Ty2XNHn9_TKwChvm) Ty is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! His channel is called The Koi Pit. (https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6D) Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers (https://youtu.be/1pxeskO9XI0?si=w1Vqwb2LlJI28sN-)

14. 

    26 Oct 2025

    Koi Keeper's Anonymous Ep. 02 Get to Know Woody!

    Get to know Woody with Devin & Mikki Swanson (Demi Koi), (https://www.demikoi.com)Ty Rosser ( The Koi Pit ) (https://www.youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit) and Woody Aplanalp ( Fish Growing Master ) (https://youtu.be/1pxeskO9XI0?si=0q1nhKhxMcjL4W4p&t=569). Enjoy your pond with us. 🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mjKS8BJVWT55wtMLd?si=0Lj4VC7nT9O8Pdn4WhxMyQ) and Apple podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/koi-keepers-anonymous/id1846492181)! 🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping: Devin and Mikki own Demi Koi in Los Angeles, California (https://demikoi.com). Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their Youtube Channel: Demi Koi Official (https://youtube.com/@DemiKoiOfficial?si=Ty2XNHn9_TKwChvm) Ty is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! His channel is called The Koi Pit. (https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6D) Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers (https://youtu.be/1pxeskO9XI0?si=w1Vqwb2LlJI28sN-)

15. 

    19 Oct 2025

    Koi Keeper's Anonymous Ep. 01 The Dealer Wants to Buy the Koi Back??

    This is the first episode of the Koi Keepers Anonymous podcast with Devin & Mikki Swanson (Demi Koi), (https://www.demikoi.com)Ty Rosser ( The Koi Pit ) (https://www.youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit) and Woody Aplanalp ( Fish Growing Master ) (https://youtu.be/1pxeskO9XI0?si=0q1nhKhxMcjL4W4p&t=569). Enjoy your pond with us. 🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mjKS8BJVWT55wtMLd?si=0Lj4VC7nT9O8Pdn4WhxMyQ) and Apple podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/koi-keepers-anonymous/id1846492181)! 🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping: Devin and Mikki own Demi Koi in Los Angeles, California (https://demikoi.com). Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their Youtube Channel: Demi Koi Official (https://youtube.com/@DemiKoiOfficial?si=Ty2XNHn9_TKwChvm) Ty is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! His channel is called The Koi Pit. (https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6D) Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers (https://youtu.be/1pxeskO9XI0?si=w1Vqwb2LlJI28sN-)

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