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Frequently Asked Questions About Koi
Curious about caring for koi fish? Our Koi FAQ page answers the most common questions about feeding, health, pond care, and more. Whether you're new to koi keeping or looking to fine-tune your routine, this guide offers quick, reliable information to help your koi...
The Art of Koi Feeding: Raising Healthy & Vibrant Fish
Koi fish are not just aquatic pets, they are living pieces of art that bring a sense of tranquility and beauty to any pond or water garden. To keep these beautiful creatures healthy and vibrant, proper feeding practices are essential.
Where Do Koi Come From? The History of Koi
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 breeding and culture of carp.
Koi Terminology
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.
Secrets To How Koi Keep You Calm
We are living in a time of uncertainty. Our daily lives are changing from moment to moment, and it can be challenging keeping anxiety and stress at bay. Why not engage in a hobby that can help bring you some peace? Let koi keep you calm by bringing a relaxing energy...
How to Check the Quality of Koi Food
Koi are more than just ornamental fish - they're living works of art that can grace your pond for decades, often living up to 50 years with proper care. To help them thrive, it's essential to focus on more than just clean water and a well-maintained environment....
Koi Health and Nutrition
Koi are omnivores. They will eat just about anything they can get their mouths onto, and then some. They will even eat your plants that are in the pond. Koi have feelers around their mouths (barbels) similar to that of catfish, which are used to 'taste' their food....
Hobbyist Spotlight
Koi Hobbyist Spotlight: Passion, Ponds, and Personal StoriesWelcome to our Koi Hobbyist Spotlight, where we celebrate the individuals behind the ponds. Every koi keeper has a unique story—what drew them to the hobby, how they care for their fish, and what they’ve...
Summer vs Winter Koi Feeding
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...
