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Blue Ribbon Koi Products, Inc. (BRK) is a family owned business with over forty years of koi keeping experience.
We were hobbyists first, followed by the genesis of our business in 1990. We are founding members of the Mid-Atlantic
Koi Club (MAKC) which is the largest koi club in the country. We supported the club by displaying our products at
monthly club meetings, advertising in MAKC News, hosting meetings and by playing an active role in the annual koi
show and exposition. In 2004 we co-located and teamed up with Premier Nursery and Garden Center to provide pond and
landscaping design and construction services. We build real koi ponds using the best information and technology to
provide a safe and healthful environment to grow and maintain beautiful healthy koi. Our goal is to provide healthy
and crystal clear water with a minimal amount of maintenance. When you buy products and services from us you get our
support and commitment to make your koi experience a pleasant and successful venture.
In the fall of 2005 marine livestock and dry goods became part of our business plan. Within one year, marine sales
generated 25% of our annual income. We support the Washington Area Marine Aquarist Society (WAMAS) in much the same
way we supported MAKC. Members of WAMAS get great buys on special order dry goods and unique marine life from our
diversified array of suppliers. During our first year in the marine arena, Blue Ribbon Koi has become one of the largest
Oceans, Reefs and Aquariums (ORA) dealers in the Washington Metropolitan area and actively supports the concept of captive
bred fish & invertebrates to help save our natural reefs.
Water quality and fish health are paramount in our marine & freshwater systems at BRK. With the help of Marine Operations Manager, Byron McCauley we offer a wide variety of beautiful, unique, healthy fresh
and salt water fish. Partners John & Bob Bianchi both attended the University of Georgia School of Veterinary Medicine’s
training program on fish health and we pride ourselves on accurate advice based on our years of experience.
We look forward to continued business growth and expansion to serve the greater Washington area the highest quality marine and
fresh water supplies and livestock at reasonable prices.
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