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About admin

The one behind this blog is a koi lover based in Davao City. To fuel his hobby, he works as an IT assistant in a US-funded development program at daytime. Only he knows where he is at night. His job requires him to travel in war inflicted areas in Mindanao and he misses his koi so much when he’s out. When in Davao and not taking care of his koi, he enjoys dancing. He muses in being a dance instructor and one of his great and seemingly impossible ambitions is to teach his koi synchronized swimming. He also dreams of something more attainable which is to organize a group of koi hobbyists in Davao. That’s why he has this blog. Call him Allen Roy.

Guppies

By admin | August 25, 2011

Guppy 1: Half Black, red delta tails 2:Blue Moscow Guppy 3:Yellow Moscow Mosaic 4:Half black, yellow mosaic guppy 5:Yellow guppy 6:Half Black Guppy (Note: Sample video only.)

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Koi

By admin | August 25, 2011

1. By Jovet- Matsuba-click here to view Jovet’s matsuba picture 2. Sir Chase Tinio’s Koi collection click here to view his latest koi collection picture

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Koi Eggs incubation

By admin | July 4, 2011

Two types of koi egg incubation indoor and outdoor- Spawning in big pond (outdoor). eggs can be attached to mats placed in cages or water vegetation or directly to substrates. In indoor hatcheries, flow through incubators of various shapes are used for the incubation of koi eggs that have been previously degummed. In each method, [...]

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Koi Breeding (Part 2!)

By admin | June 30, 2011

Koi Breeding Part 2! 4. Spawning – Spawning usually takes 1-3 days after introducing male koi to the female koi. It can take place anytime of the day. But some of it happens around 3 am. Sometimes spawning can be triggered by temperature changes, changes in water conditions, new koi mate or water pressure changes. [...]

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Koi breeding (Part 1!)

By admin | June 27, 2011

Koi Breeding Part 1! Yesterday, I was feeding my koi’s in their ponds where they usually hold their swimming exhibition and noticed that two of my beautiful female kuhako koi’s moved unusual and some of my male koi’s chased after them. I immediately got my fishnet and checked if they were sick and needed their [...]

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The Philippine Eagle

By admin | June 25, 2011

Hope for the Eagle is hope for the Filipino A visit to Davao City should include a trip to the Philippine Eagle Center, or else you’ll miss a chance of seeing the King of Birds. Talking about royalty (allow me to sway a bit), Davao is the King city of the South, and is where [...]

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Bonsai

By admin | June 24, 2011

There is beauty in simplicity. I think about these five words when I see bonsai plants. In the smallness of these plants, their beauty flourishes. No wonder why thousands of people get hooked in growing bonsai. Growing bonsai is an art. This age-old hobby first appeared in China, contrary to what I thought that it [...]

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Orchids

By admin | June 24, 2011

Talk about Davao’s beauty and you’ll think about the colorful flora and fauna of the King City of the South. Blessed with abundance, Davao boasts of nature’s best – from mountains to beaches and an all-year supply of fruits and local deli. Plus, Davao is known for being home to hundreds of endemic species. One [...]

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911

By admin | June 23, 2011

Davao City’s low crime rate is recognized across Asia, thanks to the government’s priority on peace and order. The city has its own 911 Emergency Hotline patterned after the 9-1-1 system in the US and Canada. Both the police and armed forces work together in protecting the welfare of both Davaoenos and tourists. Christmas and [...]

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Davao City

By admin | June 22, 2011

To a lot of people, there’s no place like home – but ask Davaoeños and for them, there’s no city like this king city of the South. Talk about bounty and you find it here. Seeing an all-year produce of nature’s best is testament that Davao is blessed with life. Where kings and queens live [...]

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