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 …
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An important aspect of good koi husbandry is being able to identify when our koi are sick and how to treat them without performing any shotgun treatment. Koi fish are an investment and like any investment the more knowledge we have the better we can care for that investment, and get long-term results. Below is …
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The number one requirement your koi fish need is clean, oxygenated water that is free from toxins. There is a saying that we are not just koi keepers, but water quality keepers. If the koi pond water contains toxins such as high ammonia, nitrite, and pH, the koi will not do well and may even …
This time of year, you might find yourself fighting string algae in your pond. String algae can grow on all surfaces of the pond, including the waterfall. Here are some ways to eliminate string algae. Remove String Algae by Hand You can remove the string algae by hand, or using rakes or whatever tools are …
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It is springtime now, and I am sure many of us have begun to feed our hungry koi. But what are you feeding them? Is it nutritious? Have you checked the expiration date on your koi food? What about the amount and when to feed? These are all questions I will tackle in this article. …
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Learn how rain water can potentially harm your pond and koi with polluted water, dangerous runoff, toxic chemicals, and debris. Be sure to measure your water pH and kH.