Koi Keeping and Husbandry

Many think that the the Koi fish originated in Persia, Eastern Asia and China.  Wild carp are called Koi by many Japanese.  The term itself was later applied to all carp, both wild and colored.
The Japanese now call the wild carp “magoi”, and colored and inbred magoi  are called Koi.  Those that are bred for [...]

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If you like to have a healthy pet Koi, this means that you have to feed them with the right fish food that will keep them in good shape. For this, it should be good for you to know the nature of your pets when it comes to their diet.Generally, Koi are omnivorous fish, which [...]

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For starters Koi are voracious eaters, consuming almost anything that comes their way, so it’s up to you as their caretaker to provide your fish with a balanced and nutritious diet.You have the option of feeding a commercially available food, live insects, or a combination of both these items. In addition you can (and sometimes [...]

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When you decide to keep Koi fish as pets, you must learn a few very basic and vital things about Koi care. Proper nutrition and water quality are the two deciding factors that you have to look at while thinking about Koi care.Koi fishes are hardy specimens of fish and they can live for long [...]

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Japanese koi are the most colorful and magnificent fish that you can keep in any fresh water environment. The different color and pattern variations associated with the different koi varieties can be like an artist painting on each fish. Even the white of the Platinum Ogon koi can be breathtaking. Especially for a fish that [...]

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There is a wide variety of Koi fish food available. How do you decide what to feed your precious Koi?
For starters Koi are voracious eaters, consuming almost anything that comes their way, so it’s up to you as their caretaker to provide your fish with a balanced and nutritious diet.
You have the option of feeding [...]

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Even though Koi are a hardy breed of fish there are several Koi food mistakes you will want to avoid.
One of the biggest mistakes you can make is overfeeding. Many people think if some is good then more must be better. Rather than feeding too much at once it is better to feed smaller amounts [...]

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Even though Koi are a hardy breed of fish there are several Koi food mistakes you will want to avoid.
One of the biggest mistakes you can make is overfeeding. Many people think if some is good then more must be better. Rather than feeding too much at once it is better to feed smaller amounts [...]

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When considering building a Koi carp pond, one must fist be clear on the reason and motivation behind taking on such a wonderful yet laborious commitment. Throughout the world, Koi ponds bring different experiences to different people. In China, Koi are believed to be bearers of good luck to their owners with Koi ponds bringing [...]

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As the hobby of Koi-keeping becomes more popular, so the building of Koi fish ponds in people’s backyards has seen a rise in numbers over recent years. The chance to own and care for these beautiful sociable creatures entices many to start, what often turns out to be, a life-long hobby. In this article, as [...]

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