Koi Farm Blog
Customer Story: Albert C. in New York
Enjoy this customer story from a koi show winner with a beautiful pond in New York. Please leave your questions and comments at the bottom of the article. Albert: "I built my pond in 1990. I had raised Israeli Koi and American Koi at the time. Everything changed when...
Customer Story: Alex V’s Pond in Florida
By Mamoru Kodama On August 6, 2021, I visited Mr. Alex Valdes in Miami, FL. I was impressed by the beauty of the pond design, the many varieties of koi, and the excellent condition of the koi. This time, in order to introduce "his pond" to many people (July 1, 2022),...
How to Select Koi – Which are Best to Choose for My Pond?
Selecting koi is similar to collecting pieces of living art for your garden. Everyone will select koi for a different reason! You'll find some koi hobbyists are looking to show off their koi in competitions, while others have koi ponds for their own family's...
Hi Silk Seminar Recap – Secret of Silkworm Pupea
During this zoom seminar Mr. Kawaguchi talked about Silkworm pupae and Koi. Silkworm pupae had been said the best koi food by all the breeders in Japan. It grows Koi big and beautiful. We highly recommend you watch this video, join the conversation, and learn tips...
Koi Food Seminar Recap – How To Feed Your Koi Properly
Did you know that koi food is one of the best ways you can impact your koi's size, color, and overall appearance? We highly recommend you watch this video, join the conversation, and learn tips from the koi masters. Join us in this recap from June 2022 koi food...
KOI TALK RECAP – Izumiya Koi Farm
KOI TALK: Izumiya Koi Farm Recap Video and Slides In the eighth meeting of our series KOI TALK, Taro Kodama will be interviewing Mr. Ryu Mano from Izumiya Koi Farm! Izumiya will explain how to look at koi so you can decide which ones to buy. It will also help you...
KOI TALK RECAP – Kodama Koi Farm
KOI TALK: Kodama Koi Farm Recap Video and Slides In the sixth meeting of our series KOI TALK, Taro Kodama turned the camera around to discuss our koi farm, the history of our family, and how we find the best quality koi for you! We had a lot to review with 50 + years...
KOI TALK RECAP: Sekiguchi Koi Farm – Showa & Pearl Ginrin Champions
KOI TALK: Sekiguchi Koi Farm Recap Video and Slides In the sixth meeting of our series KOI TALK, Taro Kodama interviewed Mr. Masayuki Sekiguchi from Sekiguchi Koi Farm to learn more about their farm, processes, outlook, and get an inside perspective on their koi...
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...
Kodama Koi Farm
Kodama Koi Farm is the premier destination for quality Japanese Koi. We are the largest importer of Koi in North America. We specialize in raising champion koi fish!
P.O. Box 893086, Mililani HI 96789
TEL: +1 (833) Koi Love (1-833-564-5683)
FAX 888-692-3990
Email: info@kodamakoifarm.com
Help: info@kodamakoifarm.com
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday
7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. HST
Saturday and Sunday
Closed
