The All Japan Koi Show: A View From the Inside
On February 4th and 5th, the most prestigious Koi Show on earth enjoys its 49th event at the Tokyo Ryutsu Centre. The Shinkokai All Japan Show features some
Koi Pond Netting: What You Need to Know
As in many decisions regarding koi keeping, there are numerous choices regarding how to protect your koi and maintain water quality by keeping unwanted nature out. Covering your
Updates from the National Aquaculture Association
Here is an update about the active petition to put Koi on the Injurious Wildlife list. You can read more about how this ongoing battle has progressed in
Oranda Fancy Goldfish
The Oranda is believed to have been around since the 1500s. The Chinese gave it the handle “flower of the water.”It is believed to have been developed from
Pearlscale Fancy Goldfish
The Pearlscale (nicknamed Ping-Pong goldfish) is of Chinese origin from the Cyprinidae family (of which the koi is also a member). In Japanese, it is known as Chinsurin.
Take Action Now To Help Save The Koi Industry
The koi industry is being threatened, and we need your help. Read our initial post for details about this threat. The National Aquaculture Association (NAA) has recently issued
Koi Spawning
Koi Spawning. That magical time (or times) of the year when sexually mature koi do their part to propagate the species in the science experiment that is your
Someone Is Trying To Kill The US Koi Industry
This title is not hyperbole. The US Koi industry is facing a very serious threat. We would not alert you to this new development or ask for your
Responsible Koi Keeping and Escape Prevention
I remember a movie I watched as a kid. It was called Alligator. A kid flushes a baby alligator into the sewer, the alligator eats lab rats, grows to
The Top 17 Mistakes Made by Koi Keepers (And How To Avoid Them)
Not Quarantining A quarantine tank is probably one of the most singularly important parts of any koi keepers arsenal in stopping the spread of bacteria, viruses and parasites.