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2026 All American Koi Show

The 2026 All-American Koi Show: Connecting the Global Koi Community

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For one weekend each spring, Las Vegas becomes the center of the koi world. The 2026 All-American Koi Show once again drew hobbyists, dealers, breeders, manufacturers and industry professionals from across the United States and around the globe to the Silverton Casino Resort, further solidifying its reputation as one of the premier koi events outside […]

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Goldfish Show Added to Koi Fest 2026 Lineup

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Fitz’s Fish Ponds and The Goldfish Council (TGC) have announced the addition of the inaugural Goldfish Show at Koi Fest 2026, taking place Aug. 21-22 in Milford, New Jersey. Held alongside the annual Tri-State ZNA Koi Show, the sanctioned exhibition will bring together goldfish hobbyists and enthusiasts from across the country to showcase some of

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Butterfly Koi: More Than Just Pretty Fins

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If you’ve spent more than a minute around koi ponds (and let’s face it, most pond builders spend way more than a minute), you’ve likely seen graceful koi with long, flowing fins that glide like dancers beneath the water’s surface. These are usually the fish that make clients stop mid-sentence and point. Butterfly koi have

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How the UK Pond and Koi Hobby Compares with the US

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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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The Art of Koi Breeding in Japan

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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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