Keeping Koi in an Aquarium
Most koi enthusiasts would more than likely insist that the best environment for a koi to reach its full potential is in an outdoor pond with ample space,
Karasu: The Koi Pond Phantom
Karasu. The Crow. Pronounced kar-rah-soo, it gets its name because of its deep, jet black color. An almost completely black koi, this Kawarimono class koi will often have
14 Things They Don’t Tell You About Water in Koi School (And What You Can Do About It)
No matter how novice or veteran of a koi keeper you are, there’s much to learn when it comes to maintaining the delicate balance of your pond water.
Koi Fish Predators: Mink—The Pond Wolf
One of the sad facts about becoming a koi keeper is that when you build your koi pond outside, your koi become part of the circle of life.
Koi Fish and Extreme Weather
Freezing winter temperatures and extreme weather conditions can severely impact the safety of your koi fish. Learn how to help your koi thrive in frigid conditions.
Koi Predators: Heron
Heron. Nothing stirs up dread in a koi owner quite like that word. The Great Blue Heron, or ardea herodias as it’s known scientifically, is a scourge to
Koi Predators: Otters
What an Otter Shambles. At least that is what the headlines should read about the recent koi loss tragedy at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden in
15 Commandments of Koi Keeping
Unlike a quick list of dos and don’ts guiding the morality of the human race, koi keeping requires many more commandments. It was incredibly difficult, but we managed
The Shape of Koi Water
As a koi keeper, you only have so much control over your koi. However, what you do have control over is their environment—the water. Wiser heads have said
Pond Of Horror
As the moon rises over ponds this All Hallow’s Eve, the most macabre and monstrous of beasties come from the darkest depths to feed on fare most foul.