One of the best qualities that Koi keepers have is a fervent sense of pride in what they’ve achieved – and bearing in mind how complicated building a Koi pond can be, it’s no wonder it inspires this sort of passion. So to
highlight this pleasing tendency to show off, we are happy to launch the
ever-popular Koi pond of the year competition for the third year running.

It’s the perfect opportunity to show the Koi world what’s going on in your back garden, as well as the chance of winning yourself £750 credit at Hozelock Cyprio to spend on a bevy of Koi and pond goodies into the bargain.

Just as there was last year, there are two forms you can download below – one for ponds up to 3,000 gallons and one for ponds over 3,000 gallons.
Simply fill in the form that applies to your pond, making sure you answer all the questions, and send it, along with a photo or two of your pond, to: Koi pond of the year 2008, Koi, Origin Publishing, Tower House, Fairfax Street, Bristol BS1 3BN.

If you’re posting your entry, make sure that you send us original photographs and not photocopies or printouts. If you’re entering via the website then please ensure that your photo entries are of good quality and large enough – a minimum of 300dpi in JPEG or TIF format. Email your digital photos to: beckierodgers@originpublishing.co.uk.

Click here to download the UP TO 3,000 GALLONS entry form.

Click here to download the OVER 3,000 GALLONS entry form.

The competition closes on 3 July 2008.

Feed my Fish are offering an exclusive prize to suit the proudest hobbyists – three Koi readers will win the chance to have their Koi featured on the label of a tub of either FMF Growth, Colour or All Season food as well as winning £100 of Feed my Fish food. So if you have a Koi in your pond that you think would be a perfect representation of good growth, healthy colour or just a solid all-rounder, then send your snaps to us. Your fish will be famous in no time!

To enter, send a fantastic, high-quality photo of your Koi – you can submit as many photos as you like – to RebeccaRodgers@originpublishing.co.uk with the subject header "PICTURE PERFECT". Don't forget to include your name, address, telephone number and a short description of why your photo should win.