Koi Farm Blog
New Phone Number & How to Contact Kodama Koi
We have been very busy with new customers this season and in order to provide the best service, we'll be using a new phone line! If you need to call, please contact us using this new number instead. New Phone Number: +1 (833) Koi Love (1-833-564-5683) ...
Old Pond Syndrome: Why Your Koi May Appear to Die Randomly & Potential Solutions
When Koi are dying, we don’t always know why... If you are transporting koi or introducing them to a new environment, it is essential to ALWAYS follow strict quarantine measures that protect your koi. This article will help explain the OPS (Old Pond Syndrome)...
How Can I Safely Transport My Koi Fish?
Use these tips to make a big difference in your Koi's exhaustion and stress levels when bringing your koi to a show, moving them to a new pond, or any other time you have to relocate your pond fish. The health and well-being of your koi is of the utmost importance to...
CANCELED: Open House March 2020
Update March 17, 2020: Due to the the recent developments for the coronavirus (COVID-19), we've decided to cancel March 21's Open House. If you ordered koi online from us recently, you can call us (808-354-7031) or email info@kodamakoifarm.com to confirm a pick up or...
All Japan Koi Show 2020 – My Recap and Favorite Koi
View pictures of the event, winning koi, winning owners, and Taro’s description of his favorite koi from this historic event in Japan.
Benefits of Salt in Koi Pond & Tips for Safely Using It!
My name is Taro Kodama and when I first started working for my Koi Master father more than 20 years ago, one of the things that surprised me, was that we used salt so much. I mean A LOT of salt! Some of you may have had a similar experience as mine in your koi...
Open House February 2020
Welcome to February's Open House on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 9–11 am! Come visit to check out the koi for sale in the tubs. You'll find a unique living jewel that you can take home for your pond. Get cute baby koi (less than 1 year old) with prices starting about...
Open House January 2020
2020's first Open House is on Saturday, January 25 from 9–11 am! Come visit to check out the koi for sale in the tubs. You'll find a unique living jewel that you can take home for your pond. Koi prices for a wide range of budgets from $60–$1,000 each (a few $10 koi...
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KODAMA KOI FARM ファームツアー 日本の伝統文化であるKOIを世界に広めるコダマ鯉ファーム 参加日 月曜日から金曜日 12時PM ツアー時間 約15分～30分参加費 ＄10/お一人様 高校生以下 無料 ご予約 email: hiromi@kodamakoifarm.com 電話: 808-354-7034 予約制になっておりますので担当ひろみまでご連絡ください。 ファームへの行き方 Getting to the farm ...
Koi Shipping Price Change – Importance of High Quality Service for Koi Happiness
Our family koi farm has a very rich history and appreciation of Nishikigoi. Their safety is of the utmost importance. We love two things above all else: Raising the healthiest, most beautiful koi Uniting koi with new homes and enthusiasts It is our job to ensure that...
Safely Managing Japan KHV Outbreak with New Processes and Technology at the Farm
Learn about recent outbreaks in Japan and how the Kodama team is responding to ensure the safety of all customers from the deadly KHV. We encourage you to read this article for your knowledge of the complicated subject.
How to Win in Our Auction (Plus Video Walkthrough)
In this blogpost, we’ll walk you through how to find beautiful koi, what to expect in our niigata koi auctions, bidding best practices, when to finalize payments, koi shipping details, and most importantly how to win! Remember: all bids are...
Searching for koi in Niigata with Anthony Malone
We're happy to feature Dr. Anthony Malone's daily log of koi adventures during his 2018 Niigata trip. It has lots of humor and shows the fun and wonder when hunting for koi in Japan. We hope it entices you to join Taro for his next Niigata Harvest trip and...
Koi Pond in Winter: Preparation Tips and Survival Guide
Summer is over. Fall is here. And winter pond care is quickly on your mind with snow in the forecast. For our beloved Koi, what should we do? How to Winterize Pond for Fall and Winter The following topics are important to know for winter Koi care and will be...
HELP, Is My Koi Sick?!? – Download our FREE Health Checklist to Diagnose Symptoms
Learn all about koi fish diseases, symptoms, and treatments you may encounter. Use this guide to diagnose unhealthy koi and figure out why your koi are sick or sadly may be dying.
Koi Quarantine Tank Setup & Procedures
Learn how to quarantine your koi and setup a quarantine tank from Taro Kodama. We will explain our best tips for quarantine procedures and offer our recommended products for setting up the tank at home.
Tips for Improving the Nitrogen Cycle in your Koi Pond
We wrote this blog post is to give you a foundation of the nitrogen cycle in your pond so you can maintain healthy water for your Koi. We will also explain our best product recommendation for keeping your water healthy.
Doitsu Variety – The beauty of no scales
Koi in the Doitsu variety are beautiful and unique. They certainly add variety to your pond. In this article, we will talk more about the Doitsu variety.
Mamoru Kodama—A Man with Passion and Challenge for Nishikigoi
Mamoru Kodama is probably one of the most well-known Japanese dealers of Nishikigoi. This may be because of his many articles and books such as Kokugyo I, Kokugyo II, Kokugyo III, and Koishi: Creators of Living Jewels. But little has been discussed and...
How to Make Medicated Koi Food for Bacterial Infections
Learn how to make your own medicated koi food at home now and use our special package of everything you need to make your own food. We will go through bacterial infections and what to use for parasites as well.
Kodama Growout Event in Houston with Dainichi
Konnichiwa! Welcome to the special Grow-out Contest for you in Houston, TX. In this special event, you have the opportunity to: get high quality Jumbo tosai—Dainichi Showa. They are worth $1000 each on average, but available for $350 each or...
Recap of 11th Annual Aloha Koi Appreciation Society (AKAS) International Koi Show
This article by Richard Rubinstein was originally featured in the Michigan Koi Club (MKPC) newsletter and gives an attendees perspective on the Aloha Koi show 2018. Learn about his experiences and favorite parts of this unique show that had events spanning from Thursday to Sunday February 18th, 2018. Richard, thank you for your kind words and support of the hobby!
Fish Fest 2018 of Chalily – Saturday, May 19 & Sunday, May 20
Fish Fest 2018 Saturday, May 19 & Sunday, May 20, 2018 FREE Classes by a Koi Expert A huge selection of Koi & Goldfish varieties all weekend long! Goldfish Races at he top of every hour! Winner gets to keep their champion goldfish! With a...
First ZNA Carolina Koi Show
We will have the best Japanese koi for sale! April 27 – April 29 Apr 27 at 10 AM to Apr 29 at 3 PM EDT Raleigh Elks Lodge #735 5538 Lead Mine Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina 27612 More Detail
Meet Taro at Tropic Water Garden
Taro will be at the Tropic Bay Water Gardens. Taro will bring some handpicked Japanese Koi for special prices, and Tropic Bay Water Gardens will be having in-store specials of different varieties of koi for sale. 600 WEST CENTRAL AVE. (Rt....
Talk Koi with Taro in Texas – 4/14(Sat.)
“Let's talk Koi! I look forward to seeing you there, and I will bring some Koi on display. Please join me in Texas.” Taro will be bringing some authentic Japanese koi for sale from various breeders in Niigata, Japan. Come and see these Tosai and...
What is a Nishikigoi? – Koi Fish History Explained and Meaning
Learn the history of koi fish (Nishikigoi) and how they came to be such beautiful living jewels. Read about their Japanese origins from the carp and the long selective process that has created such strong body forms with vibrant colors. Defining Nishikigoi: Japanese...
How To Care For Your Koi Fish After Receiving It
Use this guide to properly introduce new koi fish into your pond using the proper quarantining, pond care, and water quality control methods for good husbandry in koi care. Based on our Japanese breeders and koi farm, these techniques are what work best when receiving...
Sanitizing the Koi Farm – Letters From Taro Kodama
This is a summary of our announcements during our sanitizing process of Kodama Koi Farm. "The past month has been difficult for Kodama Koi Farm. But I believe it was a test on our commitment which is to deliver healthy and beautiful Japanese Koi to Koi...
Kin Kikokuryu: The sensational new variety
There is a Koi show called Nogyosai once a year (the end of October) in Niigata where all the breeders will enter their Koi. This is one of the three biggest Koi shows and very authoritative. It is Kin Kikokuryu of Mr. Seiki Igarashi that obtained the most attention...