It is said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and this is especially true of Butterfly Koi Many regard the Butterfly Koi one of the most beautiful fish in the world...

Nowhere has the influence of Japan had a greater impact than in the names given to the various types of Koi...

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Koi are a robust fish and Koi care is not difficult if one takes time to learn the basics As with most activities there is no substitute for experience but if one pays the right amount of attention to what Koi must have your experience can be a very rewarding one...

Many of us do not know much about nitrogen We might remember from our school days that the air we breathe is nearly 80% nitrogen and we may hear the odd gardener talk about getting some nitrogen into the soil...

Koi pictures are as popular as the fish themselves Keeping Koi is a a very popular hobby with thousands of people around the world...

There is no escaping the reality that Koi make huge demands on the pond in which they live A well designed pond will have taken this into consideration in the design of the pump and filter system...

Koi Supplies – Food As you set up your Koi pond you do not have a long list of Koi supplies Obviously food is your major requirement...

When designing and building any project mistakes can be difficult and costly to correct All too often we hear the words “If I was doing this again I would do it quite differently...

Unless your garden design can employ running water traversing your garden a Koi filter is an absolute necessity...

As you know Koi are a very active fish, constantly on the move It is not surprising to learn that Koi are aggressive feeders, will eat almost anything, and it can be fun to watch them at feed time...

A Koi pond well done has an amazing attraction for most people The colors and size of these very active fish are a magnet for most people...

Most garden planners endeavour to have a focal point to any garden they plan There can be no better focal point to a garden than a Koi Pond...

It has been your dream Now you are ready to start with your first Koi...

One of the most important considerations in any pond construction is in deciding exactly what it is that you wish to achieve from the pond...

Butterfly kois, also known as Longfin Kois or Dragon Carps are characterized by their slender bodies and long flowing fins and barbels...

At some stage, if you have a Koi pond you may grow an interest in breeding Koi Even if you are familiar with the process for breeding aquarium fish, keep in mind that breeding Koi requires additional considerations due to their size...

Nothing can strike concern and fear in the heart of any responsible Koi owner than finding out that one of your scaly friends is ill...

The Asagi koi traces its history back over 200 years ago when Japanese farmers started taking notice of the wild black carp known as "Magoi" that formed part of their local diet...

Modern-day Kohaku koi, known for their white-bodies and red patterns, have had a long history of cross-breeding that dates back to the the mid-1800's...

One of the principal reasons people get tattoos are in order for them to symbolize something significant in their lives through art on their bodies...

You have taken great time and expense to build your Koi pond You have taken even more time in selecting and stocking your Koi fish...

You have successfully built your Koi pond You have spent weeks, perhaps even months waiting with intense anticipation for the moment to come when you would actually buy Koi fish...

Learning the proper discipline for Koi feeding is essential in order to ensure that your Koi fish remain healthy and look their best...

Just as in a home aquarium, a Koi pond will also require of a filtration system in order to ensure a safe environment for your Koi fish...

When one is seriously considering having Koi fish, the first question that inevitably comes to mind is: "How do you build a Koi pond...

Life can be hectic and when life gets that way people start dreaming of vacations and other escapes Unfortunately, it's not always possible to get time off from work or have the funds available to take a trip...

Among the most beautiful of ornamental fish in the world is the Koi fish Impressive in their color variation and size (they can grow to be over 2 feet long); Koi fish have become very popular worldwide among freshwater aquarists...

As any serious Koi keeper knows, care for Koi is not as simple as purchasing goldfish from a pet store and dumping them in a fish tank...

Keeping Koi presents the keeper with a number of enemies from Heron flying overhead to the threat of some unknown disease...