Your koi breeding pond should be a separate pond or tank to increase the chances of successful breeding and to prevent problems from other fish. It is also easier to control the breeding environment, monitor the eggs and fry, and provide the proper care and feeding. It also helps minimize stress on the breeding koi…
If you have a Koi pond, there may come a time when you consider breeding koi fish for profit. Koi fish are a symbol of peace, tranquility, and prosperity. They have been used for centuries in art, literature, and culture to represent strength and perseverance. To those who breed Koi profitably, it’s an opportunity to…
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…
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…
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…