Koi Health Blogs

Going Into Winter Clean

Going Into Winter Clean

Winter is funded by what your fish eat this fall. A parasite load steals that...
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The Cool Season Feed Myth

The Cool Season Feed Myth

Every autumn, the same advice circulates through the koi world. The water is cooling, so...
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Why I Think Aquascape Sells Marketing Instead of Solutions

Why I Think Aquascape Sells Marketing Instead of Solutions

They're not hiding it. They trademarked it. I want to start with their words, not...
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Salt in a Koi Pond: What It Actually Does, and What It Doesn't

Salt in a Koi Pond: What It Actually Does, and What It Doesn't

Ask ten koi keepers what to do about a sick fish and a good number...
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How Many Fish Can I Fit in My Pond?

How Many Fish Can I Fit in My Pond?

Forget the gallon myths. Discover the real science of pond sizing using TAN (Total Ammonia...
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Rocks on the Bottom of Your Pond: The Fallacy That's Making Your Koi Sick

Rocks on the Bottom of Your Pond: The Fallacy That's Making Your Koi Sick

Let me ask you something. Did you ever have an aquarium when you were a...
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Koi Fungus Treatment: How to Identify and Treat Saprolegnia

Koi Fungus Treatment: How to Identify and Treat Saprolegnia

Cotton-wool fungus on your koi? Learn to identify Saprolegnia, tell it apart from columnaris, and...
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koi pond heat wave management: tips on maintaining koi health during summer heat waves with strong aeration.

Koi Pond Heat Wave Management: What Actually Helps in Summer

Koi pond heat wave management is crucial as warm water supports koi health, emphasizing aeration...
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Koi Parasite Prevention: Why We Treat Every Animal Except Fish

Koi Parasite Prevention: Why We Treat Every Animal Except Fish

Koi parasite prevention is easier and cheaper than treating sick fish. Learn how monthly potassium...
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Potassium Permanganate for Koi: How to Use Purple Magic

Potassium Permanganate for Koi: How to Use Purple Magic

Potassium permanganate is one of the most misunderstood and most effective tools in koi keeping...
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Preventative vs Reactive Treatment: Why Timing Determines Outcomes infographic comparing treatment strategies for koi health.

Preventative vs Reactive Treatment: Why Timing Determines Outcomes

Preventative vs Reactive Treatment: Why Timing Determines Outcomes Discover how understanding the differences between Preventative...
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Koi hobbyist meeting discussing why most koi health problems start with parasites — not water.

Why Most Koi Health Problems Start with Parasites — Not Water

Why Most Koi Health Problems Start with Parasites — Not Water Many koi enthusiasts mistakenly...
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