GERARD Loumeau is hoping the new venue for this year’s Absolute Asphalt SA Koi Show will attract a new community of koi fish admirers.

The Umgeni Park resident said the annual koi show offers the opportunity for aspiring and novice koi keepers, as well as the general public, to gain knowledge about the hobby.

Loumeau, who has more than 70 koi fish in two large ponds (with 134 000 litres) at his home, has been keeping koi for more than 25 years.

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“We are very excited as this will be the first time that Crusaders sports club in Durban North will be hosting the show. In years gone by we’ve held it at the Shongweni Club but we are hoping to expose the hobby of koi keeping to a new community. We are really expecting a bumper show and I’m confident there will be a good turnout,” he said.

Loumeau will be taking 35 koi fish to the competition where they will be judged by a panel of expert judges.

“One of the best things about being involved in this annual event is sharing our know-how and rubbing shoulders with other people who have a similar passion,” he said.

He added there will be a variety of bonsai trees, orchids and a knife vendor at the show.

• The Absolute Asphalt SA Koi Show. The event takes place at Crusaders in Durban North (10 Ranleigh Crescent) on Saturday, August 1 (08:00 until 17:00) and Sunday, August 2 (09:00 until 15:00). The entrance fee is R30. Children U12 pay R10 and entry is free for U6.

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