Koi’s whiskers are commonly called barbels and are visible around their mouth and chin. This is one characteristic that distinguishes them from goldfish, which have none. Koi have one barbel on...
Category: Koi fish
Koi fish can reach roughly 50 years (the oldest is estimated to be around 200 years old), provided they are cared for adequately. This care includes ensuring their ponds and water are clean and...
Koi fish are social creatures. The word "koi" literally means "love," and they have been known to enjoy the company of their peers and owners. If you are looking into getting these loving fish, you...
One of the joys of seeing beautiful, graceful Koi in a pond is when feeding time arrives. They flock around the feeder and take food from the person’s hand, indicating a special relationship...
Many people breed koi fish for their spectacular colors and ability to turn a boring pond into delightful visual entertainment allowing koi owners to watch their fish swim about in the tranquil...
Can the snails in your pond or aquarium be a food source for your Koi? While Koi have a bottom feeder's mouth configuration, they will forage at all depths and are equally happy to consume animal or...
