Ponds in areas that can reach freezing temperatures need special attention to ensure any fish can survive the winter. If this is your customer’s first winter with their beautiful koi pond, they need to know that there are some changes in the pond that cannot be avoided as the fall season heads into winter. In …
This seemingly simple question is actually very complicated. Based on size and design, each ecosystem must have its own distinct fish load, water flow rates, oxygen levels, filtration system, the number of aquatic plants, the types of plants involved, feeding schedules, food types, the frequency of water changes and ratios… and the list goes on. …
Many hobbyists love Sanke and Showa koi — the tri-colored koi that are white, red and black — yet they often struggle to distinguish one variety from the other. I am often asked, “Are they white fish with red and black markings, or black fish with red and white markings? How do I tell the …
This is an update of an earlier post. 5 Koi Pond Maintenance Tips Help Create the Perfect Habitat A koi fish can live for many years, especially in captivity. However, for them to grow and live a long life, their habitat must be optimal. Koi pond maintenance is essential to helping your fish thrive. Here …
Even though they can’t talk, once you are around fish for a while, you begin to see how they communicate with you. When I managed fish hatcheries, I was amazed how quickly you could look at a tank of fish and immediately get an idea how that population was doing. Our pond and aquarium fish …
SPONSORED CONTENT Koi fish do not always die from parasites, worms, or disease. In fact, one might be surprised to know what one of the leading causes of koi fish death is. This might seem like something small at face-value, but the reality is that stress is a major perpetrator in what may end up …
Apple Ponds & Water Features completes large-scale koi pond renovation A potential client called one evening and stated that her pond was leaking water. Approximately 1,000 gallons of the 5,500 gallons that originally had been delivered into the pond were lost. There was limited information on what causing the leak, who installed the products, what …
Language of Koi The Koromo or Robed Koi is a fairly new variety. Developed between 1945 – 1950 in Japan, the variety emerged as a by-product of Goshiki breeding. Both varieties, Koromo and Goshiki, are grouped together for judging purposes and compete against each other at most koi shows. Koromo are white, non-metallic koi having …
Publisher’s Note: A previous version of this article was originally published in January 2020 . Kent Wallace has updated the original piece with additional information and photos. Enjoy this “updated flashback!” After over 20 years in this industry, I have found that many products manufactured for pond construction are just new versions of components and …
Being a fourth-generation fish farmer, I grew up on my family’s ornamental goldfish and koi farm in rural Missouri. My love of fish was instilled in me as a young girl, and the process of shipping live fish has always fascinated me. My dual understanding of the importance of overall fish health and safely packaging …