Koi Fish Facts
Salt Baths for Koi
Review the pros and cons of adding salt to treat the entire population in your[read more...]
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Pond Maintenance
Disinfecting Koi Ponds
It is never an easy decision to disinfect your pond, but sometimes it is a[read more...]
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Pond Maintenance
What is an Ecosystem Pond?
An ecosystem pond closely resembles a natural habitat. Hobbyists who prefer this type of pond[read more...]
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Koi Fish Facts Koi How To's
How To Perform A Skin Scrape On Your Koi
A skin scrape is a diagnostic method used to identify the presence of parasites. It[read more...]
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Koi How To's
Performing a Gill Biopsy on Koi
A biopsy is a relatively non-invasive procedure that should be done carefully and under sedation.
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Cold Buy: Purchasing Your Koi in the Winter
If you’ve had your mind set on buying your next koi, you shouldn’t let colder[read more...]
Dec
Moving Koi Indoors: Overwintering Inside
Koi are Poikilothermic (cold-blooded) and have adapted to handle cold temperatures. Their metabolism and overall[read more...]
Dec
Water Quality and The Nitrogen Cycle in Your Koi Pond
The nitrogen cycle is an integral and vital part of the natural biological filtration system[read more...]
Nov
Frozen Koi Ponds: Deice or Aerate?
For those hardy souls who brave the frigid elements with their Living Jewels, the question[read more...]
Nov
Making the Grade: How Quality Koi are Selected
As you look at your pond and the vibrant colors of your Living Jewels while they[read more...]
Oct
Doitsu Koi: Tipping the German Scales
Doitsu Koi are a fairly recent addition to the Nishikigoi universe. The word “doitsu” is[read more...]
Oct
Carp Pox and Your Koi
Cyprinid Herpesvirus 1, more commonly known as Carp Pox, is one of the oldest recognized[read more...]
Sep
Algae and Your Koi Fish Pond
Got Algae? Here’s what you need to know about algae in your koi pond, how[read more...]
Sep
Viewing Photos of Your Purchased Koi
Want to view the pictures of your koi after you have placed your order, and[read more...]
Sep
How to Recognize and Treat Common Koi Fish Illnesses
We have recently been posting about the different types of bacteria and parasites that are[read more...]
Sep