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japanese koi competitions

Koi are big business in Japan and 90 percent of the fish produced are exported. Hand-reared for their aesthetic qualities, koi have become a symbol of the country and a...

japanese koi accidentally dumped on campus lawn

Japanese koi are associated with good luck and prosperity. But there wasn't a great deal of good fortune about when a consignment of koi was delivered to a Chinese University...

is soft water better for keeping koi

There is a theory that soft water promotes koi growth and impressive colour. However, the available science indicates that the fish are more likely to thrive in water with a...

is koi keeping an expensive hobby

If you are attracted to the idea of keeping koi, you must consider the financial implications of your potential new hobby. Koi can live for 30 years and more! The...

how to tackle algae in your pond

There are over 17, 000 different species of algae. Some species are beneficial but ponds can be afflicted by non-beneficial species including plankton algae and filamentous algae. The Causes of...

how to look after your goldfish

If you are thinking of buying a pet for your child, a goldfish is ideal as a first time pet. Goldfish come in many colours not just plain gold as...