Category Archives: Koi Fish Facts
Koi Fish Facts, including everything you’d want to know about keeping koi fish. How to care for your koi fish, and how to maintain a happy, healthy koi pond (or tank).
Koi Fish Facts
Salt Baths for Koi
Review the pros and cons of adding salt to treat the entire population in your[read more...]
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Pond Maintenance
Disinfecting Koi Ponds
It is never an easy decision to disinfect your pond, but sometimes it is a[read more...]
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Pond Maintenance
What is an Ecosystem Pond?
An ecosystem pond closely resembles a natural habitat. Hobbyists who prefer this type of pond[read more...]
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Koi Fish Facts Koi How To's
How To Perform A Skin Scrape On Your Koi
A skin scrape is a diagnostic method used to identify the presence of parasites. It[read more...]
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Koi How To's
Performing a Gill Biopsy on Koi
A biopsy is a relatively non-invasive procedure that should be done carefully and under sedation.
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How to Tell if Your Koi are Male or Female
Determining whether a koi is male or female involves some detective work. As koi lack[read more...]
Jul
Wildlife That Can Be Found in Backyard Ponds
Koi ponds naturally attract wildlife to your garden, which can provide a rich oasis for[read more...]
Jun
A Guide to Raising Koi Fry
Koi will breed annually if your pond has males older than two and females older[read more...]
Mar
Teaching Your Koi to Perform Tricks
Though limited by what they can do while restricted to a pond environment, koi are[read more...]
Mar
Beyond the Pellet: A Guide to Healthy Treats for Koi
When it comes to enjoying treats, koi are no different than your dog or cat.[read more...]
Feb
7 Things That Can Kill Your Koi And How to Prevent It
There are plenty of things that can be detrimental to your Koi, but luckily, most[read more...]
Nov
Introducing New Koi To Your Pond In the Fall
While adding new fish to your pond late in the season is typically okay, there[read more...]
Sep
The History of Butterfly Koi
Due to their unique fins and clear differences from traditional koi carp, Butterfly Koi have[read more...]
Sep
The Koi Lifespan
There are a number of factors that contribute to these living jewels’ long lifespan, ranging[read more...]
Aug
Keeping your Koi Cool for the Summer
Keeping your pond cool can be challenging, especially in hotter climate zones. Providing shade covering,[read more...]
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