How To Treat 8 Common Koi Fish Diseases Having a koi pond in your backyard can be very rewarding. However, your koi may develop a disease that can threaten their lives. Below are 8 common koi fish diseases you should be aware of and how to prevent and treat these problems. 1. How to Treat…
History of the Koi Fish The history of the 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 food. There are several varieties of Carp, and the…
You only need a strong back and a good shovel to dig a Koi pond. 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 start digging, there are several things you need to…
Breeding Koi Breeding Koi must be the new black because everyone is doing it. You would think it would require someone old and oozing with experience, right? Wrong, naturally, everyone is doing it so that anyone can do it. That works for me. What would be the reasons a person would want to breed Koi?…
Trying to make money breeding Koi is different from other fishes that a hobbyist would try. They are different in terms of the level of difficulties and the involvement of time and money. How Can I Make Money Breeding Koi For most breeders, selling Koi initially isn’t the easiest thing to do, as it takes…
Guide to Koi Breeding Like most fish, Koi carp lay eggs instead of bearing live offspring. A guide to Koi breeding knows they lay thousands of eggs at a time. This process may sound easy and promising if you’re considering breeding Koi for fun or profit, but many factors must be precisely right for even…
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 ignore water quality, your fish may be basically living in a sewer. There are a few basic things a successful pond owner needs to know about maintaining good water quality. If…
Koi ponds bring good luck, according to Japanese tradition. People worldwide enjoy the serenity of watching Koi calmly swimming in their backyard ponds. Raising them in your own Koi pond is a great hobby, and Koi will brighten your life and perhaps bring you a little luck. I built a small, about 1500 gallons pond…
How Long Do Koi Fish Live? The Koi fish is a fantastic creature, and you may wonder how long koi fish live. They can live up to a hundred years and continue to grow throughout their time with us. Koi can live over a hundred years, but typically, if well cared for, they live 20-30…
Our aquatic friends need plenty of love and attention if we want them around for a long time. Koi ponds are becoming increasingly popular due to their ability properly care for areas with a Zen-like tranquility that is difficult to find elsewhere. However, properly caring for them requires keeping your koi fish happy. Basics Of…