Making Koi Keeping Easy
August 19, 2010 by KOI Section
Filed under Koi Breeding
Koi keeping is quickly becoming a very popular hobby in America. Koi are beautiful, vibrant fish that can literally light your day. Koi come in many colors, varieties, and kinds, so it is likely that everyone in the world can find at least one type of Koi that would suit their likes. While Koi may [...]
Koi’s Past and Future
August 19, 2010 by KOI Section
Filed under Koi Breeding
Koi, or Nishikigoi, are quickly becoming popular in the United States. However, few know of thier origins. The first Koi were produced by breeding Carp such as the Asian and German Carp. After years of selective breeding, various color mutations started showing up. The first color patterns were recorded as early as 1805. Today, there [...]
Koi Population Control
August 19, 2010 by KOI Section
Filed under Koi Breeding
Population control is typically easy with the majority of domesticated pets. It is usually as simple as removing the possibility of conception until the time in which the opportunity has passed. Unfortunately, this is not the case with Koi. Koi, no matter whether you want them to or not, will spawn and lay eggs, and [...]
