Central Asia is the original home of the carp. It is said that they spread eastward to China and Japan and westward into Europe by the way of Greece and Rome. In China about 500 BC, Toshuko alias Hanrei wrote a book on the fish culture in which he discussed the...
As a koi hobbiest, you will surely want to find out more about the many different varieties of koi. Use this Japanese Koi Terminology Guide to identify your favorite varieties and to learn a little more about these beautiful fish. (Hover on the image for details on...
Marv Ewing & Lisa Barnett following successful koi surgery A Koi Surgery Tale The day began early at about 5:30 am. I checked my east pond and found that all of my koi were starving. They had not been fed for about two and a half days. We were preparing to remove...
Koi are cold blooded, meaning that their metabolism changes based on the temperature of their pond. Experienced koi owners make a few adjustments to their fish’s feeding plans as the water temperature changes with the seasons. Keep in mind that there’s no such thing...
Koi are like beautiful little garbage disposals. They’ll eat anything you give em’! But just because they’ll eat something, doesn’t mean it’s good for them. Here are some tips to keep in mind when you’re looking to treat your fish to something other than pellets. Koi...
