Koi and Koi Care
Koi’s Past and Future
Koi, or Nishikigoi, are quickly becoming popular in the United States. However, few know of their origins.
The first Koi were produced by breeding Carp such as the Asian and German Carp. After years of selective breeding, various color mutations started showing up. The first color patterns were recorded as early as 1805. Today, there are literally thousands of color variations available. (…)
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Essential Koi Pond Supplies
As a new Koi pond owner, you may be overwhelmed with the amount of supplies needed to properly maintain your Koi pond. While the importance of the majority of these items cannot be denied, the feeling of being overwhelmed by the amount needed should be disregarded. Simply knowing the function of each item can help you understand why they are needed. (…)
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Choosing Plants for Your Koi Water Garden
So you finally finished your water garden construction. You have finally come to the fun part of creating your water garden: picking the flowers and plants that will make your water garden a beautiful oasis.
Not only should you consider beauty when you are picking your plants, but you must also remember that plants provide another, more important value to your garden, biological life. (…)
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Bagging and Transporting Koi
Koi, like any other pet, will have medical issues throughout its life, especially since Koi have been known to have a life span of up to 30 years. (…)
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5 Steps to a Perfect Koi Pond
Step 1 - Setting Up the Perfect Environment
You perfect Koi pond starts with the actual pond itself. You have to create a pond that will not only be pleasing to the eye, but will also adequately sustain Koi. Proper placement, size, and pond type is essential when building your pond.
When it comes to pond size, the bigger is always better. (…)
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Koi Ponds During The Summer
Summer is considered one of the best and more vibrant times for your Koi pond. Temperatures are beautiful, and you are more able to enjoy your pond then during the cold Winter months. However, by no means, should your maintenance drop during the summer months. Remembering a few things during the summer months will ensure that your pond stays beautiful and lively. (…)
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