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    Visit to Cascade Koi , Bury

    Yesterday , I had a trip to Cascade Koi and Aquatics in Bury .

    Now I know Israeli koi are not everyone`s cup of tea , but for those of us who like a bit of value for money , then I`d recommend the place as well worth a visit .

    They`ve just returned from a hand-picking trip and have lots of new stock . I have to say , the quality of the fish was absolutely fantastic . The Sanke`s in particular were of a very high standard , one of which I`ve reserved for myself .

    The prices ranged from around £150 - £300 for fish in the 14 - 18 inch bracket . I reckon to find better quality , you`d be looking at spending sums into 4 figures on Japanese fish .

    Nice , friendly staff also , not too pushy , but there if you needed anything .

    Like I say , Israeli koi aren't for everyone , and I`m not looking to start a heated debate on the subject , but if you`ve got a couple of hundred pounds burning a hole in your pocket , give them a go !


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    Hi Colin hope you are well.

    Nothing wrong with Israeli koi in my book and I have seen some nice ones on line from a company in Derby.

    Have they many tosai,under 1 yr?
    Havnt been there Colin but not too far from me.
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    I'll have to have a look see if you online could be worth a browse. Cheers mate

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    Quote Originally Posted by john1 View Post
    Hi Colin hope you are well.

    Nothing wrong with Israeli koi in my book and I have seen some nice ones on line from a company in Derby.

    Have they many tosai,under 1 yr?
    Havnt been there Colin but not too far from me.
    Yes , John , they did , but I didn't have look , as I was a bit pushed for time . I`m sure they`ll be good , if the standard of the other fish is anything to go by .

    Theres also the Koi Pool in Singleton (nr Blackpool) which is fairly close , if your planning a trip . They do a lot of smaller koi . Generally speaking I`d say the quality at Cascade is superior ,this year , but they're always worth a look at this time of year . if your close by !
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    Quote Originally Posted by hippo View Post
    Yes , John , they did , but I didn't have look , as I was a bit pushed for time . I`m sure they`ll be good , if the standard of the other fish is anything to go by .

    Theres also the Koi Pool in Singleton (nr Blackpool) which is fairly close , if your planning a trip . They do a lot of smaller koi . Generally speaking I`d say the quality at Cascade is superior ,this year , but they're always worth a look at this time of year . if your close by !
    I use love aquatics Blackpool. And I have had some nice Israeli koi from them.
    Bought online.

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    Quote Originally Posted by freddyboy View Post
    I use love aquatics Blackpool. And I have had some nice Israeli koi from them.
    Bought online.

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    Same here , Fred - most of my koi are from them and I`ve been very happy with them , but I have to say , the fish at Cascade are a different level , this year (Think they do online , too )
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    I like the Israeli koi https://www.loveaquatics.com/uploads...2379_w530.jpeg

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    The guy who used to run cascade for the owner think his name was les very knowledgeable guy has opened up complete koi and aquatics about 15 minutes from cascade and looks a good setup.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hippo View Post
    Same here , Fred - most of my koi are from them and I`ve been very happy with them , but I have to say , the fish at Cascade are a different level , this year (Think they do online , too )
    Cheers mate I will have a looksie. I bought a couple of them a few years back.
    And they where nice fish then.
    The last five years I have bought love aquatics though. And there good to deal with.
    Customer service wise.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ajm View Post
    I like the Israeli koi https://www.loveaquatics.com/uploads...2379_w530.jpeg

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    Nice pick AJ.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ajm View Post
    I like the Israeli koi https://www.loveaquatics.com/uploads...2379_w530.jpeg

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    I like these two AJ.


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    I had my eye on the Ochiba , myself , Fred . Nice fish
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    Like that bottom one fred that's some it different

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    Top fish is lovely

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    I’ve got this ochiba coming in a month when I feel confident the media can cope 9978FB62-8CE2-4657-A186-A3BE41DAB80E.jpgPlease excuse the photo..Its 58cm

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    Quote Originally Posted by big h View Post
    I’ve got this ochiba coming in a month when I feel confident the media can cope 9978FB62-8CE2-4657-A186-A3BE41DAB80E.jpgPlease excuse the photo..Its 58cm
    Aye a love the top one in post above but your ochiba is beautiful mate very nice well done

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    Quote Originally Posted by big h View Post
    I’ve got this ochiba coming in a month when I feel confident the media can cope 9978FB62-8CE2-4657-A186-A3BE41DAB80E.jpgPlease excuse the photo..Its 58cm
    Nice H. Love it.

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    Thankyou Ive been lucky buying fish after xmas .It just seems to have dropped right for me.Incidentally,the matsuba in the photo is 90cm .i havent bought it..What a lump that is

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    https://www.loveaquatics.com/store/p6865/sanke.html

    Nice Sanke - from Love Aquatics
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    Quote Originally Posted by hippo View Post
    Beauty that like wouldn't look right in your pond tho mate look better in mine haha

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