Koi Farm Blog
How to Take Photos of Your Koi Like a Pro (Videos Too!)
Use these expert tips to take the best photos of your koi possible. From using an umbrella to a koi sleep sedative, join us as we dive into the details of koi photography. Let us know your tips in the comments!
Announcing 1st Kodama Virtual Koi Show 2020!
"The goal of this koi show is to educate & promote the joys of koi keeping as a hobby. We hope to encourage your interest in learning great husbandry for keeping Japanese koi and to support efforts to create more koi masters." - Taro Kodama We are excited...
Let’s Keep Koi in an Aquarium
Many people mistakenly think they need a big yard and big pond to enjoy Koi, but that is not true. We can keep and enjoy Koi with any space even in an indoor aquarium. In Japan, the JNPA (Japan Nishikigoi Promotion Association) promotes keeping Koi in an aquarium. So...
KOI TALK RECAP: Shinoda Koi Farm – History, Challenges, and Grand Champion Bloodline
KOI TALK: Shinoda Koi Farm Recap Video and Slides In the fifth meeting of our series KOI TALK, Taro Kodama interviewed Mr. Masanori Shinoda to reveal the history of Shinoda Koi Farm and the story of his challenges. Join our 1 hr presentation and Q/A! Mr. Shinoda is a...
New Koi for Pond at Kahala Beach Association
Please take a moment to enjoy this story from one of our local beach condominiums in Hawaii with a new beautiful koi pond. After many of the koi were sick and passed away, the staff decided to overhaul the pond structure. This is a story of what we did together to...
KOI TALK RECAP: Featuring Kanno Koi Farm – King of Goshiki
KOI TALK: Kanno Koi Farm Recap Video and Slides In the fourth meeting of our series KOI TALK, we interviewed Mr. Kazuhiro Hirasawa from Kanno Koi Farm to learn more about his farm, processes, outlook, and get an inside perspective on their koi breeding plan. Kanno Koi...
Koi Aquaponics Setup – Why Build a Sustainable System
Koi ponds are considered some of the most tranquil and enjoyable ways to use your backyard space... Most koi hobbyists do not consider how to use their pond more effectively, for fish health and for their personal benefit by using aquaponics. What is...
KOI TALK RECAP: Featuring Dainichi Koi Farm – Raising Champion Level Gosanke
KOI TALK: Dainichi Koi Farm Recap Video and Slides In the third meeting of our series KOI TALK, we interviewed Mr. Futoshi Mano from Dainichi Koi Farm, to learn more about their farm, processes, outlook, and get an inside perspective on their koi breeding plan....
KOI TALK RECAP: Featuring Omosako Koi Farm – Presenting Shiro Utsuri & Kujyaku
KOI TALK: Omosako Koi Farm Recap Video and Slides Join us for a special event where Mr. Taro Kodama will be interviewed and translated Takayoshi Omosako, of Omosako Koi Farm, so you can learn the exciting details about his koi's unique lineage to breed Shiro Utsuri...
KOI TALK: Featuring Isa Koi Farm | Behind the Scenes with Niigata Breeders
KOI TALK: Isa Koi Farm Recap Video and Slides Join us for this special event which happened on Wednesday 5/27/20, where Mr. Taro Kodama interviewed and translated Mitsunori Isa, of Isa Koi Farm. Learn the exciting details about his koi's unique lineage during a zoom...
Study on Health Benefits of Koi Pond Ownership & Backyard Ponds
"In this new technology-rich world, we are more likely to be stressed out, anxious, depressed, and less inclined than ever before to embrace benefit-rich natural environments" (Selhub and Logan, 2012). While Koi ponds are intrinsically fascinating for the colorful...
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...
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...
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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: +1 (833) Koi Love (1-833-564-5683) 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 final, and there is a 20%...
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?!? – Diagnose Symptoms & Koi Fish Diseases with FREE Health Checklist
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 $600 for two see how they...
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!