Kawarimono Koi Fish: Part II
In this blog, we further explore one of the most popular koi fish classifications, the Kawarimono (kah-WAH-ree-MOH-noh) class, focusing on the single-colored variety. Single-Colored Kawarimono koi Chagoi (CHAH-goy)
Kawarimono Koi Fish: A Different Class
Perhaps one of the most extensive classifications of koi fish (and also one of the most popular) is the Kawarimono (kah-WAH-ree-MOH-noh)—or by it’s updated name—Kawarigoi (kah-WAH-ree-goy) As we
Keep Your Koi Cool In Hot Weather – Introducing Climate Shield Insulated Liners
Shipping can be very stressful to koi and goldfish during the hot summer months. On a 90 degree day, temperatures in the back of a UPS truck can
Butterfly Koi: The Long-finned Beauty
Also known as Dragon Koi, Dragon Carp and Long-finned koi (“onagaoi” or “hire naga koi”in Japanese), these koi are characterized by longer, flowing dorsal, pectoral, ventral and caudal
Building an Indoor Koi Pond
After looking at the essentials of keeping your koi fish indoors, here we’ll spend some time exploring the particulars of building an indoor koi fish pond as well
Landscaping Your Koi Fish Pond
As much an area for your fish to thrive, your koi fish pond is just as much so a place to recharge, so how you landscape your koi
Keeping Koi Fish Indoors
Koi fish thrive in outdoor conditions, making koi ponds the preferred area; however, for some enthusiasts an outdoor koi pond is impractical or impossible. There are also those
Maintaining Your Koi Pond
The ease of maintaining your koi pond is often overlooked in the designing and building stage of the project. Size, shape and materials used in the pond can
Treating your Koi Fish Illnesses
Ranging from parasites to fungus, bacteria to viruses, there are numerous illnesses and health issues that can affect your koi (the more common of which we looked at
Common Koi Health Issues
Clean, well-aerated water and a healthy diet can be helpful in minimizing the likelihood of health issues in koi fish. However, in the event that your koi become