A great article from Randy at Blue Ridge Fish Hatchery
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Are aquatic plants dangerous to Koi
Are aquatic plants dangerous to Koi
I have heard pond owners say they are afraid to add plants to Koi pond because of disease or parasites. Although it is possible for a few uncommon varieties of parasites to attach to plants it is unlikely that they would make their way to cause harm to your Koi or other pond fish. This is due most in part that aquaticFeeding Koi in the winter
Feeding Koi in the winter
Fish, especially Koi seem to always be hungry even when in is very cold. I get asked all the time should I feed my Koi in the winter? They are always acting like they are hungry. Can they survive without eating all winter?The rule is to never feed your Koi if the pond water is below 50.
Some mayPonds can reduce stress
Ponds can reduce stress
It may not be a surprise to anyone who has had a pond or water garden that it is one of the best stress reducers you can find. Whether it is a morning coffee or the after dinner wine, sitting by the pond watching the dragonflies and Koi will help you to shake off the day. [clear]I believe that water is part of our primal instincts.
WeHow many Koi can I have in my pond?
How many Koi can I have in my pond? Most pond owners think that the number of gallons is in direct relation to the number of Koi you can have.
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Do you want a pond kit?
Do pond kits have everything you need?
[clear] We have people come to our shop looking for “Pond Kits” all the time. For some it makes the thought of building a pond much easier.It will already have everything you need for a cookie cutter pond.
But do you really want a cookie cutter pond?? Maybe but more than likely -not. We try to discourage the one size fits all pond. Because everyone’s idea of a pond is different. It comesHow is the water quality in your Koi pond?
How is the water quality in your Koi pond? Controlling water quality is essential to keeping your Koi healthy.
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How long do Koi live?
How long do Koi live? The short answer is they can live over 200 years. The oldest known Koi was Hanako who lived to be 226 years.
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Koi – 101: Top Koi care questions
