The Koi is one of the most popular among the fresh-water pond fish that has emerged in the fish industry nowadays. The Koi can be seen living in the waters in lots of outdoor ponds throughout the world. These fish are well-loved by their owners because of their patterns and color, and also for their long lifespan that can normally reach about 30 years. These qualities make them the perfect pets that can be taken care of in outdoor ponds.
The Koi are domesticated types of the carp (the word “Koi” …

The filter is an equipment that helps in controlling the biological balance within the pond. What it does is that it removes the waste coming from the Koi. In the wild, the waste that comes from the fish is being removed through the water volume of the area, and through the water’s current as well. So, when the fish is placed in your pond which is a controlled environment, they need to have this natural function too

Wintertime is almost here, and this will be the first time for your pond to experience cold weather. Winter is the downtime for your Koi pond, because during this season, less events will occur compared to the other seasons. In order to make sure that your Koi and your pond will survive the weather, here are important precautions that you need to take for your garden before winter blows its first cool breeze.
First, clean up – Take your time in completely going over your pond (this can take about a …

To have healthy Koi, feed them with the right fish food to keep them in great shape. And because of this, it’s really important for you to know the nature of your pets when it comes to taking care of their diet.
Generally, Koi are omnivorous fish that feed on both meat and plants alike. They’re known to have sharp appetites when water temperature falls around 61 to 71 degrees Fahrenheit. Summer is the time when they have active appetites, that’s why they should be fed with nutritious food.
They eat almost …

What you need to understand is that Koi ponds aren’t just some holes in the ground where you store and keep your pets. To make them work well and sustain your pets, consider different kinds of things as you start planning for its construction. Follow the simple rules that will make sure you’re not going to end up with a costly hole filled with nothing but dead fish!
The primary thing you need to consider is to have a professional build your pond, unless, of course, you already have knowledge in …

As you take care of your pet Koi, you just can’t ignore the fact that they need to be moved from time to time. Like all pets, your fish will have its own medical issues throughout the course of its life (considering also the fact that they can live up to 30 years old). Now, if you don’t have the kind of vet who does house calls, most probably what they’re going to say is “bring your fish in”.
Aside from medical issues, there’s also the pond issues, which can arise …

The Koi are one of the most captivating and colorful pets that owners can have in their ponds, but keeping them in good health requires the basic knowledge about the fish itself and outdoor ponds, plus a few important Koi and pond supplies.
First of all, you’re going to need a filter that’ll maintain the water quality of your pond. There are two types of filters, the biological and the mechanical ones. The function of the filter is to remove those unwanted pollutants which will decrease illnesses that may affect your …

With most domesticated pets, population control is easy in breeding, as it is just simple to remove any possibility of conception until the time has already come to pass for its opportunity. But the Koi’s case is quite different. They will always lay and spawn eggs, and others will fertilize them as well.
Now, since methods of contraception is not available for them, you may resolve this by removing those unwanted babies after they’ve been born. As harsh as it might seem, remember that if you’re going to keep all of …

Are you adding a koi pond and thinking of putting koi and goldfish together?
Even if you’ve already built your pond and have koi and goldfish together you may be wondering if it was such a good idea. One of the more common problems that people encounter when adding a new pond to their backyard is the problem of poor planning. Or, perhaps it’s just a matter of not realizing just how complicated building a new pond can be.
Goldfish are very good at making babies. Some people even compare them to …

As a Koi pond owner, your priority should be to keep your pond in good condition. Keep in mind that prevention is always better than cure: so once your pond starts to have some problems, it’ll take more time and money to fix these.
Never overfeed:
Overfeeding your fish can damage your pond’s water quality. Your pets wouldn’t nearly eat the amount of food that they do when it comes to a controlled-type of environment. Feeding them with too much food will produce a larger amount of waste in the pond. You …