Thinking about adding to your koi population? Then consider koi fish breeding. The pastime can vary from a hobby to a full-out profession. If you have the time, space, and budget to expand your koi collection, koi breeding may be for you! Koi breeding is an easy way to expand your pond’s population and can earn you quite a bit of money. Sometimes in larger sized ponds koi fish will reproduce on their own. In most cases, if you’d like to add to your koi populations, steps need to be taken to formally breed.

Sometimes, even when we work hard to keep our koi fish happy and healthy, sickness can strike. Whether it be a stray parasite, a drastic drop in temperature, a mysterious virus, or some questionable pond water, we’re here to expose some of the most common koi fish diseases.

Wanting a koi pond but not sure where to place it? Many koi owners are choosing to place their ponds indoors. These smaller ponds can be more affordable and be a smart option for cold-climate areas. Indoor koi ponds can be a beautiful addition to any home or business if done right.

You’ve installed the pond, acclimated your koi, and everything’s set. But an empty koi pond can leave your serene setting a little barren. Luckily, pond plants are an easy way to add some greenery to your backyard pond! But creating a pond environment where koi fish and pond plants coexist can be tricky. Koi will gnaw on plant roots found in the pond, sometimes destroying the plant. Read ahead for some strategies and ideas on koi pond plants!

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: koi fish are a big commitment! These long-living fish are costly and their ponds require a lot of maintenance along the way. Keeping up with your koi pond is a must for owners to preserve the wellbeing of your fish. If you live in a seasonal climate, even more maintenance is required to keep your fish friends happy. Read ahead to see how to make your koi pond winter ready!