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Hikari means metallic, thus Hikari Utsuri is an Utsuri with a metallic sheen to the scales and skin. It is often hard to find good examples of this variety, so when you see one be sure to buy it. The two qualities that you want to focus on is the koi’s sheen and pattern. Taro shares his knowledge of Hikari Utsuri, and provides helpful tips on how to make them fly out the door.
In some cases it makes since to move pond fish indoors over the winter. You do have three basic options for overwintering fish beyond letting them fend for themselves outdoors: add supplemental heat, build a greenhouse-like structure over the pond or, the focus of this article, move the fish indoors. Learn about the precautions to take when you move pond fish in for the winter and back out when spring returns.
Concrete and mortar have been favored by pond construction and fountain builders since the Roman Empire, and the formula has […]
After years of devastating koi losses from the virus known as KHV, we now have a vaccine available – CAVOY, designed to protect our koi. Learn about how the vaccine works and what you need to know about its implementation and application. As with all disease, prevention is often the best solution. Roughly 15% of koi dealers have suffered a KHV outbreak. While CAVOY is not a cure it may help you avoid an infection in your tanks and customers’ ponds in the future, so it is something to be up to date on.
There are hundreds of existing ponds in this country that need your help. Plants are what transform a water feature into a water garden. Learn how to create unity, balance, color, and the all-important benefit, improve water quality. Plants are an integral part of the pond industry. Plants can be key in new construction or refreshing existing neglected ponds. Be sure you are taking full advantage of what plants can do to enhance your pond projects’ beauty, function and profitability.







