Clash of the Carp Cousins: Koi Fish vs Goldfish
How are koi fish and goldfish related? How are they similar and how are they different? Can you cross koi […]
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Carp Edema Virus aka Sleepy Koi Disease
Our office has seen in increase of Carp Edema Virus cases this year and we want you koi owners to
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Koi Spawning: How To Successfully Breed Baby Koi
Koi spawning is the technical name for koi reproduction or breeding. Provided you have the extra space, and at least one
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Fish Personalities: Is My Fish Acting “Normal?”
As a fish veterinarian, I am frequently asked about fish personalities. Well, although no scientific studies have been done, and
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How is koi fish price determined?
To novice koi owners, the price of koi fish can be hard to understand. There are many factors that are
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What happens to a koi pond in rain?
Being exposed to the elements, a koi pond in rain can be open to many environmental changes. As long as
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All About Japanese Koi Fish
The koi fish, also known as the nishikigoi, is Japanese for “brocaded carp.” Japanese koi fish set the standard for
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Koi Fish Pond Basics
**Post contains affiliate links where we make $$ for our product recommendations.** What are the basic requirements for a koi
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How Many Koi Per Gallon?
If you’ve read our other article on “How Many Fish per Gallon,” you know it’s not an easy question to
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What is the best koi food?
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Quarantine Your Fish Yourself
First, let’s get one thing straight: not all quarantine protocols are legitimate. You may have been told your fish has
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How to Tell the Gender of a Fish
How to tell the gender of a fish? There are some situations in fish keeping where you will need to
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Best Spring Pond Treatments
Many pond owners will prophylactically treat their ponds every spring, regardless of many criteria. Whether it’s an anti-parasitic, a “clarifier”
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Best Plants in Koi Ponds
We have had several of our clients ask us if it is okay to put plants in koi ponds. Simple
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How to Treat Egg Bound Fish
Oh, goody! Another “disease” for our Fake Fish Diagnoses file. I recently received an email explaining how “egg binding” kills
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