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The Dos and Donts of Koi Ponds
First, you must understand that Koi ponds are not just simply holes in the ground that you can keep fish in. For a Koi pond to work properly, and actually sustain fish, a number of different things must be considered when you begin planning it. A few simple rules will ensure that you do not end up with an expensive hole with dead fish.
First, unless you have a large amount of knowledge in outdoor landscaping, fish keeping, and construction, it ... Read More »
Koi Population Control
Population control is typically easy with the majority of domesticated pets. It is usually as simple as removing the possibility of conception until the time in which the opportunity has passed. Unfortunately, this is not the case with Koi. Koi, no matter whether you want them to or not, will spawn and lay eggs, and other Koi will fertilize them. It is nature, and there is little you can do. Since contraceptive methods are not available for fish, population control ... Read More »
Hand Feeding Your Koi
One of the best features of Koi is their lack of fear for humans. Once the Koi understand that you are not going to harm them, and that you are the one who provides them food, they will likely eat right out of your hand with the right training. Hand feeding can be one of the funniest and most entertaining experiences.
Koi are none-aggressive fish. Koi do not have teeth, so you will not get bit if you decide to attempt ... Read More »
The Basics of Keeping Koi
Koi ponds popularity are on the rise, and the reasons are obvious. Who would not want living creatures as a part of their garden? However, Koi keeping should not be taken lightly. Koi, like any other animal, require time and money to maintain. The majority of first time Koi owners fail because they get the idea that keeping Koi is easy in some way. Do not let this discourage you though, as educating yourself will greatly improve your chances of ... Read More »
5 Steps To a Perfect Koi Pond
Step 1- Setting Up The Perfect Environment
You perfect Koi pond starts with the actual pond itself. You have to create a pond that will not only be pleasing to the eye, but will also adequately sustain Koi. Proper placement, size, and pond type is essential when building your pond.
When it comes to pond size, the bigger is always better. Koi have a habit of growing rather fast, so you have to consider pond size at the same time you are ... Read More »
A Quick Guide to Koi Breeding
Like most fish, Koi carp lay eggs instead of bearing live offspring. In fact, Koi are known to lay thousands of eggs at a time. This process may sound easy and promising if youre considering breeding Koi for fun or profit, but many factors must be exactly right for even a small percentage of these eggs to survive so dont get your hopes up just yet. This article will explain the process of Koi spawning.
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Thrilling and Chilling Money With Koi Fish Breeding
Breeding koi rocks! Yes, when you can get a lot of money out of your simple efforts and little investment, you would definitely say breeding koi rocks. You can get a lot of money in return to dedication, cognition and care. Breeding koi is no longer considered as a simple aqua culture project but it is firmly believed to be gold mine cultivation, these days. But there are certain issues involved with koi breeding. And there is no blessing in ... Read More »
Technical Koi Information
Let us get technical about breeding koi! Koi was first identified in Japan, to be a multi colored fish in the carp ethnicity. Its special or most dominant feature is in its outer skins vibrant colored spots that give impression of decorated fish. And the name Koi stands for friendship in Japan and may be it is the reason for most of Japanese people to cultivate koi around their household. In Japan koi stands for friendship and love!
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Profiting From Koi Breeding
Koi fish is a very beautiful creature; it is originating from the common carp. It is known to be natural habitant of the East Asian waters. This type of fish has several sub categories including butterfly koi fish. The general characteristics of the fish are the colored patches on the fish body and the branched fins in the butterfly sub category.
Breeding koi fish could be a very interesting hobby and it could turn at some point into a profitable business, ... Read More »
Preserving Your Koi’s Health
When you built your pond, you probably spent a lot of time planning its design. You made sure every plumbing piece was in place. You cautiously choose your filter and your pump. Everything seems excellent. While everything is in place, did you know that you need to plan your fish just as carefully as everything else?
Many skilled fish keepers will tell you that the best way to guarantee long-lived healthy fish is to buy top quality excellent stock from local ... Read More »