[Brutuscz]

This is definitely a strange thread. The interesting thing about this hobby is the melding of art and science. The science of fishkeeping and biology is very well documented. This should be read and studied by all koi keepers. Somehow, every koi keeping problem that arises will bring me back to this. When it comes to this I feel like every koi keeper should have equal knowledge...or access to that information.
The Art is what is subjective...and should be discussed and debated. This is where koi keeping is a lifelong study.
I feel I have an appreciation of the nitrogen cycle as well as the best of them here. But, discuss beni quality of different bloodlines...and I have much to learn. This is where I try to pick the brains of guys like JR and Dick B.
I think the best education comes from the ability to take many sources..process them all, and come to your own conclusions. Never taking one source as absolute fact, until you've studied others. To simply regurgitate koi facts from other people is just lazy and boring...a terrible way to enjoy a hobby.