10 Things Koi Owners Didn’t Know They Needed, But Can’t Live Without
There is more than meets the eye to keeping koi—much more so than the casual observer would appreciate. Maintaining healthy water and healthy koi can be a real
Spring Algae Blooms in a Koi Pond: Causes and Combating It
Spring has sprung. Water temperatures are on the rise—as is the activity of the koi in the water. It is an exciting time for those koi keepers who
Koi Theft: A Warning and Some Tips to Stop It
Koi get stolen. A lot more frequently than you’d think. There is rarely a week that goes by without a story in a local newspaper that doesn’t have
Your Koi, Koi Pond and Springing Back to Life
It’s approaching that most wonderful time of the koi keeping year. Outdoor temperatures are starting to rise and with them your pond’s water temperature. Ice melts, birds come
All That Red – Beni or Hi?
Red is a dominant color in the Koi hobby. People search high and low, long and far looking for that perfect crimson red on a Kohaku. But there
Stocking Density—How Much Is Too Much?
Perhaps the most common question that we receive from customers is that of stocking density. New hobbyists have a fresh pond or tank that they are ready to
Deep Dive—Symptoms of Stress in Koi
A couple of years ago we looked at an overview of stress in Koi. Today, let’s take a deeper dive into the symptoms of stress, what may be
The Battle For The US Koi Industry – An Update
Back in October 2016, we alerted you to someone trying to kill the US Koi industry. Although the wheels of government move mighty slowly, there has been some
Rock Bottoms and Gravel Koi Ponds
So what is the deal with gravel koi ponds? Hop on any forum chat or social media post thread and you will get quite a bit of vitriol
Inspecting Koi Fish: To Have and to Hold
To inspect or not to inspect your Koi fish? That is the question. However, inspecting koi fish is not something many koi keepers do, much less ask about doing.