Anyone who has seen a Koi pond can tell you just how much they can add to the atmosphere of a home or business. It’s no surprise that Koi are commonly referred to as “Living Jewels,” and chances are that if you’re reading this article you’re getting ready to start a pond of your own. … Getting Started With Koi FishRead More »

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 »

So you’ve finally decided that koi fishes are the best pets for you and the best addition to your home, but … What Koi Should You Buy For Your PondRead More »

Baby Koi - How To Not KILL Them Big, fully-grown koi fishes sure look lovely, but it’s a lot more satisfying to watch baby koi fully mature in your own pond. But I’ll be honest, as exciting as taking care of baby koi may sound, it’s quite a lot of work.Making sure that your baby koi grows big and healthy in your pond will require a lot of effort on your part, as well as some know-how.Lucky for you, I’m here to help you make sure that your baby koi don’t end up dying in your pond or tank. Finding Baby Koi...

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...

How to Go About Feeding Baby Koi Once your koi has laid eggs, the next few steps of the koi raising process will soon be upon you.  One of the biggest things to consider when raising koi babies is their diet and nutritional requirements.  Let’s discuss how to go about feeding baby koi and what to expect in the first few days, weeks, and months of their aquatic lives. The First Few Days Once your koi eggs are laid, they will typically hatch in around four days (more or less depending on the water temperature of the hatching area).  Once...

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.

Having pets is one of the best things in the world.There’s just something so amazing about watching your pets grow and develop.Perhaps this is why it is so painful to watch them be ill.Illnesses happen with all animals and sometimes cannot be helped but it is still a difficult situation, none the less.Fortunately, most koi disorders are relatively each to treat.Let’s take a look at what can be used to treat koi fish skin disease and figure out how to get your aquatic friend back to normal! Symptoms of Common Koi Skin Diseases Koi fish are rather hardy animals and...

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...

One of the reasons koi fish are so popular as pets is that they are incredibly hardy. They can handle a lot of different tank conditions and can thrive in the face of common issues that many other fish species cannot. Truly, koi are very tough fish that can handle a lot. Due to this, when you notice they are sick, it is all the more important to act quickly to help get them back to health. With quick action and the ability to understand what is happening early on, your koi will be back to normal in no time at all. Let’s take a...