Everyone has a favorite koi variety. The Koi Lady shares her love for Goshiki. How it started at Brett’s Koi Farm and has grown into love. Learn more about what to look for in this beautiful koi variety.
For the Love of Goshiki Read More »
The new KHV (Koi Herpes Virus) vaccine is creating many questions from hobbyists, as the professionals in this field learn the answers to your customers’ questions.
Language of Koi – New KHV Vaccine – Hobbyists’ Questions Read More »
Industry koi expert shares how she nets and bags koi for customers, either for pick-up or shipping long distances. Become an expert from her insights and see the tools of the trade. Be sure to learn the correct way to help insure the kois’ health and safety. It may look easy, but it isn’t.
Netting and Handling Koi – The Right Way Read More »
Just as goldfish are a good addition to your retail store so are High-fin Banded Sharks. Learn what they are and where they come from. Did you know they can grow over a yard in length? They may be a great addition for your customers with water gardens or koi ponds. Something new to add this year?
Tom T’s Koi Kichi Korner Read More »
What is gin rin? What should you look for in a gin rin koi? Is gin rin the same as a metallic in koi? There are four basic types of gin rin – learn how to identify each, so you can best promote the koi in your inventory. By introducing your customers to the magic of gin rin, you can stimulate many new sales, as virtually all koi varieties come in beautiful gin rin versions.
All That Glitters – Understanding Kin-Gin-Rin in Koi Read More »
Goldfish are a better choice for water gardens as an alternative to koi than you may realize. Some of these striking goldfish have the intense colors of koi. Sarasa Comets are similar to Kohaku, and Shubunkins are like Sanke. Learn how goldfish are also a good product to feature for retail stores and pond contractors.
The Watergarden Koi – Sarasa Comets Read More »
Here is a quick definition of the koi variety Goshiki, which means “Five Colors” in Japanese. Do you know the difference between Old Style and New Style Goshiki? See examples including Gin Rin and Doitsu varieties.
Language of Koi – Goshiki Defined Read More »
Tancho is a particular pattern on a koi that is striking and unique enough to have a special class. When someone says it is a tancho, the koi will have a red round(ish) spot on its head and no other red anywhere on its body. A tancho version can be found of many different varieties. See several variations of Tancho, and learn how it is distinguished from other koi.
Language of Koi – Tancho Read More »
Hariwake is similar to a metallic Kohaku. Learn what to look for in this beautiful variety. Koi breeding expert Randy LeFever will teach you what to expect from breeding and how to select them. He will also give you tips on retailing them.
Language of Koi – Hariwake Read More »
Stress – A fish health expert will explain the causes of fish stress that occur in the spring and how to reduce them so your customers’ fish will have a healthy start this year. Includes some prophylactic precautions. Healthy happy fish means happy customers.
Fish Health – When the Ice Melts and the Water Warms! Read More »
