The League of Rising Scales
An international ranking system connecting koi shows worldwide.
Independent Nishikigoi platform
THE FUTURE OFNISHIKIGOI
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Growth · Meaning · Impact
Become a partner of the largest independent platform for Nishikigoi. Build reach, trust and long-term visibility with the community that moves the craft forward.
Also relevant for landscapers, pond builders and installers working with Nishikigoi.
Trusted by the koi community
What the community says on Google
★★★★★
“For years now, THE news and information site about koi. Driven people who write and inform truly independently about this beautiful hobby. And since you're never too old to learn and never done learning, this site is incredibly informative.”
Markus Wibier
Hobbyist
“I experience KoiQuestion as a genuinely educational platform, with driven people who make beautiful reportages and are hugely helpful for beginners. Great video and photography. KoiQuestion is a platform with real passion for the hobby.”
Patrick Makkes
Hobbyist
“The in-depth reports, honest analyses and beautiful imagery make this site unique in the world of the koi hobby. We proudly sponsor KoiQuestion because no one else documents and communicates the passion for koi this well. A real added value; there is simply no other site that does this so well.”
Danny van der Veen
Koi dealer
“KoiQuestion has been a leading voice in the koi world for many years, and rightly so. Show reports, breeder interviews, pond-management insights and bloodline stories; always reliable, well-founded and accessible.”
Ruud Besems
APKI Europe judge
Our initiatives
A few KoiQuestion initiatives.
KoiQuestion Podcast
Interviews, stories and insights from across the international koi world.
Koi Development Project
From tosai to jumbo. Koi followed in their development across multiple years — an ongoing lesson in growth.
Wiki
Varieties, breeders, terminology and an in-depth knowledge base.
Value for your business
Eight reasons to become a KoiQuestion partner.
More visibility
Put your business on the map through reportages, the Wiki, social media and Nieuws van de Vakhandel.
Reach your audience
Reach engaged hobbyists and professionals who visit KoiQuestion to inform and inspire themselves.
Strengthen your brand
Connect your business to an independent knowledge platform that has been building trust for fifteen years.
Promote your offer
Bring products, events and developments credibly to the attention of the right audience.
Stay findable
Benefit from years of online visibility through articles, knowledge pages and your sponsor profile.
Stay ahead
Be the first to receive industry insights, trends and developments from our journalism and international network.
Keep innovating
Be the first to benefit from new KoiQuestion publications, concepts and knowledge products for your customers.
Grow the industry
Contribute to professional content and knowledge-sharing that moves the entire Koi sector forward.
KoiQuestion at work
In Japan, at the pond, behind the lens.
Editorial visits at Japanese breeders, interviews at the show bowl, and a full in-house film crew at the pond. This is the work your partnership funds.
Choose your commitment
Three ways to build the future of Nishikigoi with us.
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Link Partner
€250.00
per year
Annual billing only
What is included
- Sponsor page listing. Company name and link to your website on our sponsor page.
- Official Sponsor Badge. For use on your website and online communication.
- Social media announcement. Announcement through KoiQuestion's social channels.
Basis Partner
€595.00
year 1 on a 2-year commitment
then €795.00 per year
Save €200.00 on year 1
What is included
- Wiki profile page. Enriched company profile with wiki, photos, services and historical results.
- Market intelligence. Exclusive market and industry developments.
- Agenda entries. Publish unlimited events and open days.
- Nieuws v/d Vakhandel (2x). Two editorial publications about your business.
- Social media attention. Introduction and extra coverage on relevant developments.
- Official Sponsor Badge. For use on your website and online communication.
- KoiQuestion products. Sell exclusive KoiQuestion products.
- Show photography licence. Licence for promotional use of our show images.
- Sponsor page listing. Listing with a link to your website.
Plus Partner
€1,795.00
year 1 on a 2-year commitment
then €1,995.00 per year
Save €200.00 on year 1
Everything from Basis Partner, plus:
- Nieuws v/d Vakhandel (4x). Four editorial publications per year.
- International translations. Profile page and publications in multiple languages.
- Expert panels. Participation in expert discussions and interviews.
- Business reportage. Professional reportage on location: photo, video and/or interview.
- Koi development series. Your koi followed in our popular development feature.
- Extra visibility. Extra editorial publication across our social media.
Send your application
Request your partnership.
Complete the details needed to prepare your partnership agreement and invoice. We will check the information personally before finalising.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you may still want to know.
Why become a KoiQuestion partner?
You are visible 24/7 on an independent knowledge platform. With a rich company profile and relevant references you build lasting online visibility — not a one-off ad that comes and goes.
What is meant by a rich company profile?
A rich company profile goes beyond a listing. You present your business with photography, specialisations, contact details, background information and — where relevant — history, awards and results. That creates a profile that visitors and search engines alike find valuable.
Is KoiQuestion right for my business?
A partnership is meant for businesses that want to present themselves professionally and value quality, knowledge and lasting visibility. Koi dealer, breeder, supplier, pond or bonsai specialist — if your business wants to move the industry forward, a KoiQuestion partnership fits.
Why do businesses invest in KoiQuestion?
Because a strong industry starts with reliable knowledge. Your partnership doesn't only invest in your own visibility — it helps preserve and share the knowledge that keeps the Nishikigoi hobby growing for decades to come.
Can I share news from my business as a partner?
Yes. For 'News from the trade' you can supply relevant developments — new koi, events, expansions, anniversaries, notable purchases and product news. We can approach you proactively and help with the copy. Discount campaigns are not published; the section is clearly identifiable and separate from our independent editorial content.
What does participating in the KoiQuestion Panel involve?
As a panel member you can join themes that match your expertise. We can then approach you for public or anonymous opinions and editorial contributions — extra visibility, and a stronger position as an authority in your specialism.
What is the 'Koi development' feature?
In this feature we publish monthly or bi-monthly articles with before-and-after photos of multi-year koi. Plus Partner sponsors can supply fish for this; every submission is combined into a single instructive piece on growth, change and development over the years.
Which KoiQuestion products can I offer as a partner?
We are working on knowledge-driven products that contribute to a better-informed hobby. We will publish more information about these products and partner opportunities soon.
Does KoiQuestion stay independent from its partners?
Yes. A partnership gives visibility, not influence over our editorial choices, tone or conclusions. We remain honest and critical, including where partners are concerned. 'News from the trade' is clearly recognisable as such and separate from our independent editorial content.
How do relevant references to my business work?
When your business is relevantly mentioned in an article or knowledge page, we link to your company profile — visibility exactly when a reader wants to know more about your business or expertise.
What do I miss if I am not a partner?
KoiQuestion does not wait for the market to change. We actively follow developments and produce our own market research, trend analyses and industry insights. Partners get first access — or exclusive access to selected publications — so they spot opportunities earlier and make better-informed choices.
Why is what KoiQuestion does so unique and costly?
Initiatives like The League of Rising Scales, the Koi Development Project and our podcasts require professional equipment, research, preparation, production, editing and — above all — vast amounts of specialist time. As a partner you don't invest in a single ad; you invest in high-quality projects that make knowledge visible, strengthen the industry and let the hobby grow sustainably.
Can I buy extra visibility on top of my partnership?
Yes. As a professional media partner we offer additional advertising options and bespoke productions — photography, video, podcasts. These extras deliberately sit outside the sponsor package, so we deliver custom work knowing you'll actually use it and, as a partner, you don't pay for things you'd never need.
How does a KoiQuestion partnership unfold?
After you start, you don't just get a partner profile — you also get personal guidance. Through a series of emails we walk you step by step through everything your partnership makes possible. Over the course of the year you discover how to make the most of, for example, trade news, the KoiQuestion Panel, Koi development and our other initiatives.
What are bespoke GPT solutions?
Alongside your partnership we can build your own AI assistant for customers or staff, trained on your range and koi expertise — an adviser that helps visitors 24/7 with questions about ponds, feeding or health. Tick the interest in the application form and we'll discuss the options with no obligation.