There’s a special kind of excitement in the air when the first crisp mornings arrive in Iowa. The leaves turn, the ponds settle, and at Kloubec Koi Farm that can only mean one thing – it’s harvest time! While others mark their calendars by spring, summer, autumn, and winter, we measure ours by koi rituals: […]
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When I first began traveling to the United States more often, around 10 years ago, I had no clue how big, bold and busy the American pond and koi world really was. Over the years I’ve visited many pond builders, dealers and hobbyists across the US, including multiple trips with Brian Fitzsimmons and his team
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Every spring in the mountains of Niigata, Japan, a quiet but extraordinary ritual begins. In the shadow of snow-capped peaks, amidst neatly arranged rice paddies and cedar forests, generations of koi breeders rise before dawn. Their lives revolve around one singular pursuit: crafting the perfect koi. As The Koi Partner, I’ve had the rare privilege
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For koi lovers, there is nothing quite like a koi show. It is a special time to meet friends, learn from each other, and celebrate the beauty of koi. Whether you are just starting in this hobby or you have many years of experience, koi shows are a wonderful way to enjoy and grow your
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The life of a koi farmer and dealer is a demanding yet deeply rewarding journey, build on a foundation of passion, precision, and perseverance. From sourcing koi in Japan to caring for them on the farm and showcasing them at events, every day brings a mix of challenges and triumphs. Though the work is rigorous,
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It’s a wild time to be a koi enthusiast in America. As the 2025 All-American Koi Show season approaches, koi dealers are flocking to Japan with dreams of landing “The One” — you know, the perfect koi that stops people in their tracks, with patterns so beautiful that it could hang in an art museum
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Many of us can attribute our love of fish of all kinds to the very first fish we cared for as a child, which probably was a common goldfish- in a classic goldfish bowl. As time progresses, many of us move on to other varieties and leave the goldfish as a fond memory of the
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When hand feeding koi, start with a flavorful and floating koi food that your fish like to eat. Don’t try to entice them to eat something they are unfamiliar with. Go to the pond at the same time every day to feed. Choose a spot where the water has sufficient depth so your fish can
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When pond owners ask for the “friendly koi,” you can be relatively certain that they are requesting a Chagoi. The Chagoi, (chah-goy), is a non-metallic, brown-colored, scaled koi. It is known for several unique qualities, with friendliness and social behavior being most notable. It is a fast-growing variety that can reach enormous length and girth.
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The prestigious All-American Koi Show, the flagship koi competition of the Shinkokai USA Koi Breeders Association, returns to Las Vegas in 2025, promising an even more exciting and vibrant event for koi enthusiasts across the globe. Taking place from March 28th to 30th, 2025 at the Silverton Casino, this renowned event is a celebration of
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