Category Archives: Koi care
Koi Pond Algae
Get Rid Of Koi Pond Algae! With all the hot weather coming so early this year lots of us are experiencing some problems with algae in our ponds. The best thing to do is to not let things get out … Continue reading
Koi Goldfish
Koi & Goldfish – The Same Or Different? Have you ever wondered if there is a such thing as a koi goldfish? Is it one kind of fish or two different kinds? Well, even though they are both descended from … Continue reading
Koi Colors
How Do Koi Get Their Beautiful Colors? First of all, take a look at the short video I just made showing some of the beautiful koi colors! It is hard to believe that all of the dazzling colors that we … Continue reading
Koi Pond Filters
Choosing The Right Koi Pond Filters There are a wide variety of commercially available koi pond filters to choose from. Some of them are very basic and only provide one means of filtration. Others combine more than one or even … Continue reading
Koi Pond Heater Or Koi Pond De Icer?
Koi Pond Heater Or Koi Pond De Icer…Which Should You Use? Â What should you do when the weather gets colder? Use a koi pond heater or a koi pond de icer? The answer is “it depends”. As long as … Continue reading
Koi Filtration
Koi filtration is probably the most important mechanical function in your pond! Without a filter you won’t be able to keep your water clean and we all should know by now that the most critical factor in koi health is … Continue reading
Koi Fish Food
What Type Of Koi Fish Food Should You Use? Have you ever wondered what type of koi fish food you should use? If you’re like most people you probably wonder which brand or type of food will provide the optimum … Continue reading
Koi Fish Food Should Be Fed According To Season
With fall well under way, and winter fast approaching, I figured it was a good time for a reminder about when and how much koi fish food you should feed. In the fall when water temperatures fall to 50-60 degrees, … Continue reading
Koi Pond Filtration: The Pros And Cons Of Different Types Of Filters
For any pond over 1000 gallons it is wise to use a pressurized biological sand or bead filter that can be back washed. There are pros and cons with either sand or beads. During the backwash portion of the operation, … Continue reading
Koi Feeding For Personal Enjoyment And Koi Health!
Koi fish need to need to be cared for on a daily basis, but due to their hardy appetites their owners catch a break as to how, and how often they are fed. It is important to keep feeding time … Continue reading