Have you noticed some of your Koi are missing from your pond? or maybe you have found large wounds on the side of your fish? Maybe you have even found one of your Koi lying in the middle of your garden and wondered how it could have got there. If this is the case then it is quite possible that your pond has been attacked by a Heron. Herons are very attractive, majestic birds and enjoyable to.....

Controlling your Koi population is not as easy as it is with other type of domesticated pets. Wih animals such as cats or dogs it is usually a simple matter of removing the possibilty of conception. Unfortunately it is not that easy with Koi. Regardless of whether you want them to or not, your Koi will spawn and lay egss and other Koi will fertilize them. As there are no methods of contraception.....

If your pond starts to develop problems then you will find it very expensive both in time and money to put right. You can reduce the chances of problems occuring by taking steps to prevent them in the first place. Water Quality Having a suitable filtration system in your pond is essential. There are two type of filtration, mechanical and biological. Mechanoical filtration removes.....

Koi fish are very sociable creatures and seem to have no fear of humans. Once they get used to the fact that you are the one that feeds them and are not going to harm them, they are likely to eat food directly from your hand, given the correct trainging. Feeding your Koi by hand can be one of the most fulfilling and pleasurable experiences associated with keeping Koi fish. Koi have no teeth and.....

It can be a lot of fun feeding treats to your Koi. You will be delighted to see how your Koi reacts to be fed treats by you or your family and friends and can be a great bonding experience between you and your fish, but you should take some precautions. Koi will eat pretty much anything you give them, regardless of whether it is good for them or not.Since Koi do not have a clue when it comes to.....

When you get your first Koi pond, It can be very easy to become overwhelmed with the number of things you will need to maintain your Koi pond properly. Most of these items are totally necessary to the proper maintenance of your pond and you should not worry too much about the feeling of being overwhelmed, all you need to know is how each if these items function and will understand why they are.....

So at long last, you have finally finished building you Koi pond and have now come to the fun part. You can now choose the flowers and plants that you want to place in and around your pond to turn it into an idylic oasis. You must remember that the plant syou choose for your pond provide more than just something beautiful to look at, that add that most important thing to your pond, biological.....

Just like any other pet, your Koi will need medical attention at some point throughout it's life, especially since Koi have been know to live for as long as 30 years. If you need to contact your vet because your Koi is showing signs of injury, illness or distress then more than likely, they will ask you to bring it in. That is of course unless your vet does house calls. Of course, you may have.....

Owning and looking after a Koi pond has become a very popular hobby throughout the world and it is easy to understand why, as Koi are beautiful, vibrant fish that can easily put a smile on your face. Koi come in a wide range of colors, varieties, and kinds, so it is quite likely that there will be at least one type of Koi that suits the taste of everyone in the world. Koi make a very attractive.....

1) Get The Environment Right The obvious place to start when preparing your Koi's habitat is the pond itself. Your pond not only needs to look good, but also needs to be suitable for sustaining your fish. The proper positioning, size and type of pond are highly important when building your pond. As far as the size of your pond goes, bigger is better as Koi have a habit of growing very fast......