This article is written by Rosimeri Tran, KHA, to discuss the effects of winter and cold pond water temperature on koi fish and how the koi are affected by vast water temperature changes. I can’t emphasize enough, even if you stopped or greatly reduced feeding your koi during the winter with colder water temperatures, you …
The Central California Koi Society (CCKS) will host its third annual CCKS Koi Auction on Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 9:00 am to Noon at Belmont Nursery in Fresno, CA, USA. Whether you are experienced or just starting a pond, this live auction is the perfect opportunity to find beautiful new koi sourced from Japanese …
The Central California Koi Society (CCKS) will host its 46th annual Fresno Koi Show on Saturday-Sunday, September 26-27, 2026, in partnership with the Shinzen Friendship Garden! Set-up and koi entry day is Friday, September 25, 2026. More details for the 2026 Fresno Koi Show details are coming soon! Visit the Fresno Koi Show webpage for more details.
The Central California Koi Society (CCKS) hosted its 2025 Grow Out Competition for a fun, friendly, and educational opportunity to grow out a first-year (tosai) koi. This is an opportunity to get a high-quality koi at a great value. Champion Koi in San Jose, CA, sponsored the Grow Out and sourced some beautiful, high-quality sanke …
The cooler fall weather of the Central Valley is here! The colder nighttime temperatures this time of year are likely reducing your water temperature. The koi in the pond are likely noticing the weather change, as well. Below are some Fall pond care suggestions to help guide you and your koi pond friends into the …
Thank you to Scrubcan Inc for being the Fresno Koi Show Tank Sponsor! CCKS appreciates your multi-year sponsorship, which allows us to continue to expand our koi show!
The purchase of a new koi is an investment in expanding your koi hobby. Adding the new arrival to your pond is super exciting, as you want to see the new koi swimming with the rest of your koi. But introducing this new koi to your pond without proper precautions could brew trouble. First, this …
By: Rosimeri Tran There are many options when it comes to koi food based on size, season, nutritional value, color enhancement, cost, etc. Koi keepers can choose the type of koi food that meets their preferences and goals. Here is a comparison of sinking versus floating koi food. Benefits of Sinking Koi Food Benefits of …
Thank you to Nijikawa USA for being a 2025 Fresno Koi Show Gold Sponsor! CCKS appreciates your long-time support of our koi club and other koi hobbyists around the world. Fun fact: Nijikawa koi food was introduced at a Fresno Koi Show!
CCKS members and friends had a fun and amazing experience at the 2025 Koi Appreciation Day hosted by Champion Nishikigoi! About 25 CCKS members rented a party van and drove themselves to meet at the annual event held at the Champion Nishikigoi koi shop in San Jose, CA. On the way back, we packed every …
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