Protecting Koi

Your Koi Pond Water Content May Determine If Your Koi Live Or Die! So you bought a brand spanking new water testing kit in the hopes of drastically improving your koi pond’s overall quality. There’s just one problem though… Do you really know what you should be testing for? Before you can figure out if there is anything wrong with your koi’s water, you probably need to know what should be in there. Knowing crucial components of your koi pond water content will help you gauge whether your koi pond is okay or do you need to treat the pond water. What’s In The...

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...

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...

Can You Keep Koi in Fiberglass Ponds? When looking into keeping Koi, you may come across quite the mixed bag of opinions. Some people swear by live feeding while others opt for block style foods. Some love deeper ponds while others only like a few inches of water. It can all seem like quite a lot to take in.One of the most heated debates in the Koi care community has to be surrounding the housing of koi fish. Be it in a pond, filtered system, or tank, everyone seems to have their own take on the matter. Let’s take a look at...

What Do You Mean? The Meaning Of Koi Among the reasons behind the koi fish’s popularity is the rich symbolisms associated with it and its place in myths and legends. In fact, the attributes that the koi fishes symbolize is the main reason why it can rake up very high prices among companies, especially those owned by Asian businessmen. That said, in today’s article I will talk about the meaning of koi and myth. After all, knowing the koi’s place in the Asian imagination will help you understand how the koi managed to move from being a food source to...

A Guide to Raising Koi Fry So, if you are reading this, chances are you have successfully bred your koi and have some fry ready to go or are planning to breed them sometime soon. Either way, you have come to the right place! Let’s look at how to go about raising koi fry! Koi Fish by Giovanni Carlo (https://www.giobelkoicenter.com/) The First Days for Koi Fry Raising koi fry does not have to be a scary experience. What sounds terrifying and delicate at first glance is actually a relatively easy project to undertake if you are prepared and understand the lifecycle of a...

Every animal owner’s worst nightmare is their pet falling ill. There is something so awful about feeling helpless and unable to communicate effectively when your pet is obviously feeling ill. Fish owners have an extra layer of stress, as fish illnesses can be quite hard to detect, especially ones brought on by parasites. Fortunately, you can easily find and treat most parasites with the help of modern scientific advancements. Let’s explore how to use and where to find a microscope for koi parasites.

Sitting outside on a spring morning with a cup of coffee while watching your koi swim happily in their pond has to be one of the most relaxing things in the world. When the weather is warm, koi fish are active gentle giants who adore splashing and swimming about. However, when winter begins to rear its chilly head, you have to have a plan in place to keep your fish safe and healthy. Let’s look at how to keep a koi pond warm in the winter! How To Keep A Koi Pond Warm In The Winter Months? As Poikilothermic animals, koi fish will...

Let’s take a look at koi pond size minimums and learn about keeping koi in a small pond. Keeping koi fish, like taking on the care of any animal, is a big commitment.You are committing to take care of those animals for their lifespan, which for koi fish works out to be between twenty-five and thirty-five years. Needless to say, adopting koi is a pretty big deal due to this alone. Still, koi fish are very healthy and easy to take care of despite growing to be large sizes so it sort of balances out.Part of the commitment, though, is that due...

Feeding your koi fish a balanced and well rounded diet is a great way to ensure that they are happy, healthy, and have all of the nutrients they need in order to thrive. A koi fish’s diet impacts many aspects of its life and health, so providing high-quality food sources is key in keeping your koi looking and feeling great. One of the current top brands, Blue Ridge, makes foods that are often regarded as some of the best of the best. Let's discuss what is so special about their Blue Ridge Platinum Pro Koi Food and see if it, along with their other...

No one likes having a sick pet, be it a dog, cat, horse, bunny, or other creature. We develop close bonds with our animal friends and care for them deeply, so seeing them ill can be quite troubling. It is all the more troublesome when your pet is an aquatic or another animal that cannot easily express what is wrong or even show easy to spot symptoms in some situations. Let’s try to make the process a little easier and go over some common koi disease identification indicators. Symptoms: The Key to Koi Disease Identification When looking at finding out what problems are...