Koi Pro 67cm Blue Koi Bowl

Koi Pro 67cm Blue Koi Bowl

A round inspection bowl for organised, temporary koi handling

The Koi Pro 67cm Blue Koi Bowl gives you a separate place to observe a suitably sized fish during a planned inspection or transfer. This is the 67cm model, manufacturer reference 09060011, supplied as one bowl. Its blue, circular form provides a clear viewing background without the corners of a rectangular container.

Choose it according to the fish and the work you need to do. A smaller footprint can be easier to accommodate beside a pond, but the bowl must still provide adequate room and water depth. The supplier photograph illustrates the bowl range; only the single size named in this listing is supplied.

Confirmed specifications

Brand	Koi Pro
Diameter	67cm
Colour and shape	Blue, round
Pack quantity	One bowl
Manufacturer code	09060011
Supplier code	BT601
Compatible cover	Koi Pro 67cm Zip Cover 09060030, available separately

Will the 67cm size suit your koi?

A bowl diameter is not a maximum fish-length recommendation. Consider the koi’s overall size, the space needed to turn and the depth of water needed to keep it covered. Allow working room rather than selecting a container in which the fish only just fits. Plan the session around an individual fish instead of assuming several small koi can share the same space.

If you need a broader bowl, compare the Koi Pro 80cm model. Its stated diameter is 13cm greater. Measure the available position and storage space before choosing, remembering that you also need room to work beside the bowl. Height and water capacity are not established by these diameter figures.

Make each handling session purposeful

Decide what observation you need before catching the fish. For example, you may want a clear photograph of a change in its condition or to prepare it for a planned move. Have the camera, notes and transfer equipment within reach first. This reduces the time spent keeping the koi in the bowl while looking for something you have forgotten.

Cuttlebrook Koi Farm recommends minimising handling because it can cause stress and injury. Where direct contact is necessary, wet hands help protect the mucus layer, and the fish should never be forced against a surface. If you are unfamiliar with handling koi, arrange experienced help before beginning.

Prepare water and equipment together

When the bowl will be used out of the pond, put it on a secure, level support and prepare suitable pond water. Keep the surrounding route free of hoses, tools and other obstacles. Inspect the inside and rim for damage or debris before a fish is introduced, and make sure you can stay beside it throughout the session.

Choose a suitable pan net for guiding the koi and an appropriate transfer sock or bag for moving it. The Norfine koi sock range offers different handling formats. Check the sock’s size and whether it retains water; those details affect how it is used during transfer.

Keep the fish supported and the inspection brief

Blue Ridge Koi advises guiding fish with slow net movements, avoiding chasing and keeping them supported in water. Maintain enough water in the viewing bowl to cover the koi. A pan net is used to position the fish, rather than lift its weight out of the pond.

For photographs, prepare your position and camera before the fish arrives. A consistent angle and a dated record are useful for later comparison. Avoid extending the session merely to obtain another image. If the intended check cannot be completed calmly, reassess the handling arrangement instead of repeatedly repositioning the fish.

A matching cover is a separate accessory

The manufacturer specifies cover 09060030 for this 67cm bowl. Its zip opening provides access through the cover. The 80cm cover is a different size, so match the accessory by its stated diameter and product reference. A cover is not included with this bowl.

A cover helps contain the fish; it does not provide filtration or make an unattended holding arrangement suitable. For ongoing isolation, plan a properly managed holding or quarantine system. The time a fish can remain safely in temporary equipment depends on conditions, so there is no fixed holding duration associated with this bowl’s name.

Planning onward transport and storage

For travel, the National Koi Show describes a bowl as part of preparation before fish are transferred into suitable bags and boxes. Organise those items and the oxygen arrangements before catching the koi. The viewing stage and the journey need their own preparations; an open bowl is not a complete road-transport setup.

After use, empty the bowl, remove debris and follow an appropriate cleaning routine for fish-contact equipment. Store it away from garden chemicals and sharp tools. Before reusing it with another group of fish, consider equipment hygiene as well as visible cleanliness, particularly when working between a pond and quarantine area.