UPCOMING DATE CALENDAR
*** All dates are tentative and subject to change. Please check back with us often to check dates and times!
We ask all our members and guest that attend our meetings to check with their VP's for any and all Public Protocols, Social Distancing or masks if in effect, will be followed. Hand sanitizer will be available. The MAKC appreciates your compliance and strives to take all precautions necessary during this Public Health situation.
MAKC KOI EXPO Aug 27th-28th, 2022
The MAKC is holding its first "Koi Appreciation Expo", in
conjunction with Beni Hanna Nishikigoi in Penns Grove, NJ.
on August 27,2022. Beni Hanna Nishikigoi is a Koi Breeder
and importer of high quality Japanese Koi.
On May 7th, MAKC members and non-members are invited
to come to Beni Hanna for a special MAKC event purchase of
young, one year old Koi, referred to as Tosai. These koi will
be held and grown out on their premises until the MAKC Koi
Appreciation Expo on August 27 , at which time the koi will
be reviewed for variety, body conformation, skin quality,
pattern and color, by a knowledgeable koi person with the
purpose of teaching what attributes to look for when
purchasing a quality koi for your pond.
For those who cannot come to the farm in person, Beni
Hanna Nishikigoi will be offering in mid-May, the
opportunity to purchase Tosai Koi on their website. These
Koi will be included with the MAKC group and left to be
entered in the Expo on August 27.
This MAKC Koi Expo should be a fun and educational event
for the appreciation of Koi. Certificates of recognition will be
given to all who participate in showing a koi, with a gift for
the top three best koi selections. We hope to have a lecture
on the integration of Aquaponics and fish husbandry.
Refreshments will available for purchase.
Lodging has been reserved for May 6 ($139.+ fees, and
August 27 {$149.+ fees) at the Hampton lnn Pennsville, 429
North Broadway, Pennsville, NJ 08070 856-35L-fiOA
Discount code: Mid Atlantic Koi Club.
We hope that you will join us for both events and show your
support for the Mid Atlantic Koi Club.
Please leave a message at venakoigirl@yahoo.cgm. if you are
interested in attending as we would like to get a headcount, or if
you have any questions.
Mid Atlantic Koi Club Emblem
March 20---Meeting at the home of Herb and Roe in Saugerties, NY. Keeping the pond inventory current and making sure your equipment will be in working order to start the season off. Ordering new UV bulbs and Praziquantel for Spring.
April 24-- Meeting at the home of Rosemary and Jon in Elizaville, NY.
Discussion of Spring start-up procedures and early treatments for proper fish health and water quality. Jump starting the pond filter with bacteria. The importance of regular water changes and water testing. Understanding the results.
May 6th-7th- Chapter Trip to Longwood Gardens in NY, on Friday and a visit to Beni Hanna Nishikigoi on Saturday. Members will have the opportunity to purchase Koi to be left for grow out and later entered in the MAKC Koi Show in August. Rooms are being held for Friday May 6th at the Hampton Inn, Pennsville, NJ. $139 per room plus tax and fees. Discount Code- Mid Atlantic Koi Club.
May 22- Zoom or in person meeting- host needed. Following water temperatures to determine type of Koi food to feed.
June 4- Planning Trip to Fitzs Koi Ponds in Milford, NJ with enough interest.
June 12- Meeting at the home of Tara and Walter in Round Top, NY. Discussion of proper preventative methods before adding plants to your pond. Chapter plant swap. Getting your quarantine tank ready for new fish additions. Importance of KH levels for healthy beneficial bacteria. Weekly doses of Koi Pond Clay.
July 17 Home of Rosemary and Jon in Elizaville, NY. Discussion of Koi health, symptoms and Koi behavior. Dicussion upcoming Koi Show at Beni Hanna, August 25-27th, 2022.
August 21 Meeting at the home of Herb and Kris in Catskill, NY. Discussion of how to prepare and transport fish to a Koi Show. Discuss upcoming MAKC Koi Show and get volunteers to man MAKC table at the upcoming ZNA Show on Long Island, in September.
August 26th-28th- MAKC Koi show at Beni Hanna, Carneys Point, NJ. Rooms held for Saturday, August 27th, Hampton Inn, Pennsville, NJ. $149. plus tax and fees. Discount Code- Mid Atlantic Koi Club.
Sept 25 Meeting Host to be determined. Discussion of changing the feeding schedule for the fall. Storing and over winterizing non-hardy plants. Preparing fish for colder water temperatures with preventive treatments.
October 16 Meeting at the home of Debbie and Steve in Glenford, NY. Discussion of closing the pond and winterizing pond equipment and using Autumn Prep.
November 20 Possible Zoom Chapter meeting.
December 11--Annual club holiday party.
APRIL 10- Home of Jo M. in Mineola, NY. Topic; Beneficial bacteria for starting filters. Baking soda for kh & ph stability (dangers of heavy rain) Wheatgerm cold water food.
MAY 8th- Home of Joe M. in Holbrook, NY. Topic; Parasites - prevention and cures/ Koi medication & salt don't always mix. Go over what items we have in stock to give out for emergencies.
JUNE 12th - Home of Paul Y in Ronkonkoma, NY . Topic; Importance of aeration, when to start protein foods, different foods as treats.
JULY 10th- Home of Peter M. in Glen Cove, NY. Topic; Proper quarantine regime for new Koi & sick Koi. Bring test kit, show how to test water for ammonia & nitrite. Best ways to bind/lower ammonia and nitrite.
AUGUST 14th- Home of Ray K. in Shoreham, NY Topic; Benefits of koi clay, other items you should keep in your koi closet (koi sock, bowl, thermometer, extra air pump, ext )
SEPTEMBER 11th - Home of Kevin V. in Merrick NY. Topic; How to sedate your koi to inspect or treat it. How to sex your Koi to see if male or female, how to measure your pond volume using salt calculator, ext.
OCTOBER 9th- Home of Ken G. in Smithtown NY Topic; Closing your pond.
Meeting times to be announced soon!
Meeting times to be announced soon!
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