Koi ponds can be an attractive yet relaxing outdoor feature. However, incorporating such a pond requires some specific considerations. This article serves as an introductory guide to planning out a successful pond for koi.

Breeding Koi can be a great thing to do and its amazing to see your Koi develop, but when it comes to breeding Koi there are a few things you need to know. You may already know but it is important to say that the best months of the year for breeding Koi are from the months of April all the way up to July. These are the best times for Koi mating.

Feeding Koi Carp is undoubtedly one of the main pleasures of koi-keeping especially if you can train the fish to eat out of your hand. In his article, you will learn how this is done. Training takes a lot of patience and time but the sense of achievement and enjoyment at the end of it is second to none.

If you’re interested in having a freshwater home aquarium, or tropical fish tanks, but don’t have the time or the money to spend on a whole elaborate set up, then this is the perfect solution. It’s called a “biOrb” (made by Reef One), and it’s essentially a clear acrylic bowl with a filter system specifically developed to work as part of an intelligently designed, low maintenance system. This scientifically designed set up makes the perfect freshwater home aquarium, not only because it promotes crystal clear healthy water …

In this article, you will learn how to safely introduce new Koi Carp to your pond. It is important to take steps to ensure that new fish are totally healthy prior to their introduction and also that every effort is made not to shock them when you do finally introduce the new Koi to your pond.

If you are looking for a gorgeous fish for a new aquarium set up, you’ll find that the discus is a natural and lovely choice. The discus is a large cichlid from South America, and in many ways, they resemble small, brightly colored disk. They are very lovely fish and will be quite striking no matter what aquarium setting you use.

Keeping fish is a popular hobby for a myriad of reasons, because fish are fun pets to keep and also exciting to learn about. There are numerous considerations that need to be made when it comes to setting up your own fish keeping hobby, including selecting the aquarium, selecting the environment, choosing your fish and setting up the right accessories.

Any fish that live in outdoor ponds are vulnerable to attack from would-be predators and the Koi Carp are, unfortunately, no exception. To Koi enthusiasts, these fish are adored as beautiful living jewels but to feathered or furry admirers, they are FOOD.

Before you purchase your first Koi Carp, make sure you do your homework to find out how to choose healthy Koi fish. This article explains what you should do and what signs to look for that identifies normal healthy Koi from the rest.

Possibly one of the most critical yet misunderstood component in managing an aquarium is the nitrogen cycle. The nitrogen cycle is responsible for your harmonious ecosystem. When the nitrogen cycle isn’t established or is interrupted the end result is usually the death of your aquatic creatures. Unfortunately because most people aren’t aware of this natural cycle they fall victim to what is known in the aquarium community as “New tank syndrome”, which essentially translates to the poisoning of your fish until they can no longer sustain life.