Adding A New Koi Fish To The Family There are few things as thrilling for koi enthusiasts as introducing new koi fishes into a koi pond. … Adding A New Koi Fish To The FamilyRead More »

With more people getting interested in taking care of koi in their own homes, it is no wonder that koi has become more accessible. Typically, koi come from commercial farms in Asia, USA, and Europe, and are made available in pet stores and specialized fish stores. … Helpful Tips On Buying Live Koi OnlineRead More »

I have A Koi Dream! Beautiful Koi Ponds Really Are Sight To Behold But what about brining these beautiful creatures inside? And what if you aren’t loaded to the hilt with cash and space? You know, to have a Koi pond in the lounge room…  Well if that is the case then it is probably worth investing in an aquarium for your koi fish.  Another great benefit in taking this approach especially for those in the colder regions is creating a winter getaway for your koi.  Especially if maintaining your outdoor pond for the winter is too costly, you can...

What You Need To Know About The Koi Quarantine Tank Nothing compares to the joy of seeing your koi pond thrive!Just imagine having lots of colorful fish swimming happily in your koi pond.Sounds amazing, right?! … Let’s Talk About The Koi Quarantine TankRead More »

Can I Keep Koi And Goldfish In The Same Tank? So, to answer directly, it is entirely safe to keep koi and goldfish in the same tank if you follow some very crucial stipulations.Both fish are part of the Cyprinidae family and have very similar care requirements as far as general temperature and water filtration goes.They tend to do quite well together, for the most part, as long as you take a few precautionary concerns into account before introducing them into the same environment. SC Aquariums 150 Gallon Starfire Glass Aquarium 60x24x24 12mm Eurobraced with Built-in Overflow Box This really...

A Guide to Koi Pond Care for Beginners Starting a new koi pond can seem like a bit of a daunting task.  There are so many things to learn and a dozen or so fish lives depending on your success. It can be honestly downright scary!  Luckily, there are plenty of resources at your disposal to assist you in creating the perfect koi environment and care routine.  Welcome to our guide to koi pond care for beginners! Tips and Tricks So, assuming you already have the physical pond ready to go (if not, click here to be taken to our...

Koi Holding Tanks Holding tanks, also known as quarantine tanks, are used to keep fish outside of their pond for a brief period of time. When done properly, using holding tanks can make a massive difference in the overall health of your tank and help prevent the spread of disease or increased stress.Let’s look at the how, why, and when of koi holding tanks and how to properly set up and maintain one! SC Aquariums 150 Gallon Starfire Glass Aquarium 60x24x24 12mm Eurobraced with Built-in Overflow Box This really is a great tank for it's size and build you can't...

A Guide to Koi Fry Colors When your koi has babies, chances are the tiny fry do not look much like their parents. They are usually very dull in color, if not just plain brown. This is a sort of protective measure in their genetics to protect them from predators who would otherwise see their vibrant hues and pick them off easily due to their small size.Still, I am sure you want to know what koi fry colors are going to be. Let’s look at some of the clues you can take into account to help you guesstimate what color your fry will...

When setting up a koi pond, there are plenty of tips and tricks that can help make the process easier. Still, all of the fuss and mess that comes with creating an inground pond can be a lot of effort and take quite a bit of time. If you are looking for something above ground that will do the trick until your pond is ready, here are fiberglass koi tank options that will work until your full pond is all set! Why A Fiberglass Koi Tank? Fiberglass is a flexible, moldable medium that can be applied to most ponds as a coating...

When keeping koi fish, you obviously want to provide them with the best possible quality of care. This means buying good foods, providing a safe space, and overall ensuring all of their needs are met like you do with any other pet you may have. No one wants to see their fish unhappy or struggling so the effort is always welcome to help ensure everything is going smoothly. Let’s take a look at some tips and tricks to help you understand how to keep koi fish healthy and ensure your koi keeping experience is a positive and fruitful one! Filtration Is Important To...

As if regular koi were not already visually striking enough, butterfly koi provide an entirely new level of drama and graceful beauty.  These fish are very similar to their koi carp cousins but do have some very drastic differences, including their appearance.  Let’s learn a bit about what makes baby butterfly koi so special. The Differences Between Koi and Butterfly Koi At a glance, there are some visual differences that separate butterfly koi from traditional koi carp.  Butterfly koi have fins that never stop growing, creating dramatic, long fins that trail behind the fish as it swims.  Additionally, they are...

Koi are large fish that generally do well in large pond style enclosures. Due to this, keeping adult koi in a tank is largely believed to be unethical and cruel. Still, having a prepared tank on hand to act as a holding or quarantine tank is still a good idea in case any mishaps occur or you decide to purchase new koi. Let’s go over how to set up koi carp holding tanks and what significance they hold in the overall health of your koi fish. Why Have a Holding Tank for Koi? If your koi are happily swimming in...

When setting up an indoor koi fish tank, there are several steps that must be taken in order to ensure that your fish will be healthy and comfortable for the duration of their indoor stay.Let’s take a look at what you need to do to create a happy, safe space for your koi fish! The Basics of Indoor Koi Fish Tanks To begin setting up your tank, there are a few very basic things you need to understand about koi care.For starters, koi carp get very large.In fact, they can even reach lengths of three feet or more when properly...

Koi fish are a common pet these days. Everyone loves their friendly personalities and bright colors. Plus, it is incredibly easy to pop into a pet store and grab a few of these fish from the super full and active tank display for cheap! They even sell the same size tanks nearby that the fish for sale are housed in, probably. Unfortunately, there is a common misconception related to this sales model that indicates that koi fish can be kept in a fish tank. Let’s take a look at why the answer to, “Can koi fish live in a fish tank?”, is “no”, and...