japanese products

[mattpadrigan]

i guess we could use one of these threads for those that are interested in getting their hands on some good japaneses products or merely for discussion. but here is something i would like to find and might be of some interest to ranchu breeders out there that are trying to preserve japanese tradition.

http://www.yumeranchu.gr.jp/topdata/big/10400-1.jpg

[bigbettadan]

I have them......... There is a koi guy that sells japanese style nets of all sizes at the shows.... Paul and Fred know the info. I love the small nickel size ones for culling.....

Dan

[small_ranchu]

Yeah, I have a few of them too. It's the best for goldfish I would say.

[Bucks Koi]

This is the web site for all Japanese nets
His name is Shin .
He sets up a booth at most of the east coast koi shows.
http://www.koipondjapan.com/
Also if you get nets from any other source make sure they are cotton
some of the other nets man made like nylon can cut young fry.
Patrick

[HNLim]

Yeah, I have a few of them too. It's the best for goldfish I would say.
Fully agree with you. Shallow nets are very important in goldfish keeping so that you do not damage their fins while catching them.

I was once being told off by one of the disciple of a very famous ranchu breeder for using net to catch my ranchu. They recommend using your hand.

It is almost impossible to try and catch a giant oranda with your bare hands.

[BruceP]

Where can I purchase the nets like the one shown in the first post???

[pearlscale_fan]

advantage of pearlscales: they're easy to catch cause they're slow and round:)
i once saw a video of someone trying to use one of those nets with baby pearlscales, the poor little things just slid/rolled right off!!!!!!!!!