Koi Keeping and Husbandry

There are some essential Koi supplies that you should keep handy for taking care of your koi pond and keeping your fish healthy. Basic items include food and a water testing kit for making sure the water is clean and well filtered. More advanced supplies include medications and perhaps a thermometer for closer regulation of [...]

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The Koi pond liner is one of the most important pieces of equipment will get for your pond. It’s main purpose is to prevent the pond water from leaking into the surrounding soil.
There are numerous types of liners available. Concrete, fiberglass, rigid plastic and flexible liners are the most common and every pond liner has [...]

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Keeping your water clean is the most important thing to do with your pond. The pH and the hardiness of the water also need monitored. You also need to test for ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates.
There is three types of filtration for your pond, mechanical, chemical, and biological. Biological filters come in three different types down [...]

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Whether your pond is a garden pond or a koi fish pond, aeration can be an enjoyable addition to your pond. Some aeration systems are installed in the form of waterfalls of varying sizes. These can provide visual and audible enjoyment to those who get the opportunity to experience it. If your pond is a [...]

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How is the mysterious black Koi different from other Koi varieties? Find out about their secrets and origins in this informative article!The Black Koi is really only different from other types of koi due to it’s color. The Kumonryue first made a splash on the scene in the 1980’s. Of the many varieties of Black [...]

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Taisho Sanshoku, or Sanke (meaning tri-color) as it is commonly known, was so-named because it was first shown at the Taisho exhibition in 1915 (Taisho Era 1912-1926). The Sanke is a non metallic fish with a double pattern – red (Hi) and black (Sumi) – on a white base or body color.
Sumi found on the [...]

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In taking care with your Koi, you can’t ignore the fact that your pet needs to be moved from time to time. Like all of the other domesticated pets, your fish will have its own medical issues throughout its life, especially since it can live up to 30 years. And when you don’t have a [...]

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The koi is a freshwater fish and like other freshwater fish, has evolved to suit its surroundings. On the other hand, the koi does have its peculiarities that make it unique. But first, let us look at the typical parts of a koi’s body that are similar with most other fish.Koi fishes have eyes, nostrils [...]

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From their humble beginnings as fish food for Chinese rice farmers, these colorful Koi carp were brought to Japan in the 17th century, not only to be cultivated for cheap nutritious food for their own rice farmers, but also for their aesthetic appeal.The colorful Koi carp are the domesticated varieties of the common carp. In [...]

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It’s easy to understand why many people mistakenly believe that the colourful Koi fish that we know today is a species of Goldfish.
However, they are not goldfish, but a different variety of carp that can be found in virtually every Chinese and Japanese garden where there is a pond.
This beautifully coloured fish originates from the [...]

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