Koi Fish

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Koi Fish

Koi Fish used to be exclusively a pass time for the Japanese. But over the last few years, Europeans and Americans have discovered the beauty of these great fish, and many start ot care for their Kois in their own Koi ponds.

Books about Koi Fish

Koi Books

Learn how to care for your Koi fish and share your passion with other Koi fans. These books about Koi fish will broaden your know-how and you might even learn a trick or two from experienced Koi owners.
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Koi Fish Equipment

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Photos of Koi Fish

Koi Fish at Bal Harbour Shops by miamism
koi fish in a pool of coins by Julia Koefender
the koi fish's look by Julia Koefender
Koi Fish (Nishikigoi) by Argonz
IMG_1491 by beggs
IMG_1508 by beggs
IMG_1483 by beggs
Maymont Park by Gamma Man
Maymont Park by Gamma Man
Maymont Park by Gamma Man
Maymont Park by Gamma Man
Maymont Park by Gamma Man
Maymont Park by Gamma Man
Maymont Park by Gamma Man
Bal Harbour Shops Koi Fish by miamism
Black and White Fish by Jack Zalium
IMG_6350 by confidentjohn
IMG_6355 by confidentjohn
IMG_6351 by confidentjohn
the family koi by rambletamble
Zen Moment by belindah
Koi fish by Emery Co Photo
Koi Fish at Dallas Arboretum by Texsain (formerly Nazianzus)
Koi by Bohemianism
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Koi Blogs

Pond-ering Filtration
By David Lass As winter turns into spring, fishkeepers start thinking about outdoor fish ponds. When ponds thaw in some places, and otherwise see increased activity along with rising temperatures, customers begin to think about upgrading and ...
Peaceful ponds provide backyard havens for Whatcom homeowners
Monahan says she chose trout because "if a heron eats a $100 koi, it really hurts." J & D Fisheries, in Arlington, supplies the trout. The small, family-owned business grows only native trout for use in natural and man-made ponds. "The choice of fish ...
Cashing in on koi
As an investment, their real value is as part of a private home, where a landscaped pond, preferably in the Japanese style, adds value to the property. If that pond contains 10 mature fish with good breeding, you have an important asset. Koi are ...
Expensive koi fish are disappearing from local ponds
Several large koi fish recently disappeared from the pond outside the OSU Extension Office in Tulsa. Brian Jervis with the Extension Office says the fish were too large for a predator to eat. But he can't say for sure if the fish were stolen.

Koi Fish Pond

Koi Pond

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Koi Fish Food - Koi Pellets

Sinking Fish Food

Koi Fish need sinking fish food:
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Koi Fish News

Koi News

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The Classification of Koi Fish

There are different koi carps, and depending on their color and patterns they are classified into groups:

Kohaku
Koi fish with red accents on a white body. This is the most popular of all kois.

Tashio Sanke
These are Koi fish with red patterns and black accents on a white body.

Showa Sanke
Koi fish with red and white accents on a black body.

Bekko / Utsuri
Non-metallic Koi fish with black on white body, red body or yellow body.

Asagi
This is a non-metallic Koi fish with blueish reticulated, netlike scales on top and with a red belly.

Shusui
A Koi fish with German (or Doitsu), netlike scales on top and with a red belly.

Tancho
There are different Tancho variations:
Tancho Kohaku: A Koi fish with a red spot on the top of its head, and no red on its body.
Tancho Sanke: A white Koi with with a red spot on its head (you could also say a Sanke with a red spot on its head and no red on its body)
Tancho Showa: is a Showa with a red spot on its head and no red on its body.

Kohaku Koi Fish Photos

Koi am 22.4.2012 - IMGA0703a by FBrandhoff
Koi Fish at Bal Harbour Shops by miamism
koi fish in a pool of coins by Julia Koefender
the koi fish's look by Julia Koefender
The Back by kimberlyac
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Ki Utsuri Koi Fish

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Chogoro Koi Fish

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Tancho Kohaku Koi Fish

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Utsuri Koi Fish

Koi Fish at Bal Harbour Shops by miamism
koi fish in a pool of coins by Julia Koefender
the koi fish's look by Julia Koefender
Koi Fish (Nishikigoi) by Argonz
IMG_1491 by beggs
IMG_1508 by beggs
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Duitsu Sanke Koi Fish

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Koi Fish Tatoo - Koi Tatoo

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Can YOU imagine having Koi Fish in YOUR pond?

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