Koi can live over a hundred years, but typically, if well cared for, live 20-30 years. The fish will continue to grow throughout the span of its life, so it is only those older, larger, most beautiful fish that fetch the sums in the thousands. Koi demand a large environment,…

Your pond may be a hole in the ground filled with water but that water is crucial and life-sustaining for your Koi. If you don’t pay attention to water quality, your fish may be basically living in a sewer. There are a few basics things a successful pond owner needs…

Koi ponds bring good luck according to Japanese tradition. People worldwide enjoy the serenity that comes from watching Koi calmly swimming in their backyard ponds. Raising them in your own Koi pond is a great hobby, and Koi are sure to brighten your life and perhaps bring you a little…

The fabulous koi fish, which now can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars each, had a very humble beginning. Although usually associated with Japan, the fish originated in the cold waters of central Europe and Asia (China) and were a food fish. There are several varieties of Carp, and the…

All you need to dig a Koi pond is a strong back and a good shovel. At least that was what I believed when I began digging in my Oregon home backyard one fine spring day. Actually, it turned out okay, but I was lucky. Before you begin digging, there…

Breeding Koi rocks, and this can be very profitable for you. Not only will you get big, beautiful, colorful fish, but you also stand to get a big fat payday too. While some people feel that Koi make better pets than they make investments, to each of his own and…