Koi, short for Nishikigoi, are the colorful varieties of the Amur Carp, usually kept in outdoor or indoor ponds for aesthetic purposes and often entice the visitor to linger longer and relax. What...
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The shape of a koi pond is vital to the health and survival of your fish and determines how much daily work you have to put into it. Winding ponds with many curves may seem wonderful in theory, but...
Outdoor fountains create a peaceful and relaxing environment while adding to the general aesthetic of the whole garden. Ornamental fountains attract not only various wildlife forms such as frogs,...
People who keep fish in aquariums know that certain species, like catfish, are helpful because they keep the environment clean by consuming food debris, algae, and waste material in the tank. What...
Koi are omnivores – in their natural habitat, wild koi fish feed on worms, insects, aquatic plants, algae, and debris. Does this mean that koi fish can help to keep our backyard ponds clean by...
Koi fish have been popular and well documented in parts of Asia and central Europe for thousands of years. Originally they were domesticated for food due to their ability to adapt to many climates...