| I would have to agree with KCOTA(believe it or not)!! But, I really think a GOOD hobbyist is all that and also someone who is willing to share their gained knowlege with others newer to the hobby. I remember back in the '70s, koi keeping was like a secret cult. Unless you were in the hobby for a while no one would give you the time of day. Especially dealers! Well ,how else was someone rather new to the hobby suppose to learn what is necessary to provide a healthy environment if no one would tell you? We didn't have all the manufactured products we have today, such as centrifugal pumps, pressurized bead filters, settling chambers (vortexes), bottom drains, etc. The theory of pond building was that, the more surface area, the better oxygenation was provided and 2' depth was fine!?!?!?
Bottom line is that I was convinced that I needed to learn all I could about the requirements to keep koi and my appetite hasn't changed. I'm also of the conviction that anytime anyone has a question that I can be of assistance on, I will gladly put forth the effort be they new or seasoned in the hobby. Giving back what you have gained is simply the right thing to do! |