Hikarimuji Koi Fish
The Hikarimuji class of koi fish is from the Japanese hikari (“shining”) and muji (plain). As the name suggests, it is single-colored, metallic koi. The “shiny” skin comes
Koi Fish Predators
It may seem a little far-fetched to believe that in an urban (or suburban) setting that your koi fish could potentially fall victim to wildlife predation. Yet many
Over and Under Feeding Your Koi Fish
One of the most rewarding aspects of being a koi owner is feeding your koi fish. It could be something about the act of caregiving and sustaining life
Factors Influencing Koi Fish Metabolism and Diet
Your koi fish like to eat. And they can do so quite regularly given the right conditions. As natural foragers worried about where their next meal will come
External Koi Fish Anatomy
A koi fish is no different than any other living entity. It is a complex and interconnected set of systems that have developed naturally (and in some cases
Ghost Koi
Not quite as otherworldly as they sound, the Ghost Koi that have been popularized in recent times are not the thoroughbred grouping of Kumonryu and Beni Kumonryu koi
Koi Food Types
Koi fish are natural foragers, and over the process of evolution have broadened their diet to include almost anything that they can find in their aqueous surroundings. The
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
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