by Kodama Koi Farm | Oct 14, 2020 | News, Tips
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!
by Taro Kodama | Sep 18, 2020 | News, Tips
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...
by Kodama Koi Farm | Aug 3, 2020 | News, Tips
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...
by Taro Kodama | Mar 31, 2020 | News, Tips
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...
by Taro Kodama | Feb 26, 2020 | News, Tips
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...
by Kodama Koi Farm | Feb 27, 2019 | News, Tips
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.
by Taro Kodama | Nov 16, 2018 | News, Tips
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...
by Taro Kodama | Sep 19, 2018 | News, Tips
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.
by Taro Kodama | Aug 28, 2018 | News, Tips
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.
by Taro Kodama | Jul 27, 2018 | News, Tips
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.
by Taro Kodama | Jul 17, 2018 | News, Tips
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.
by Kodama Koi Farm | Jun 11, 2018 | News, Tips
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.
by Taro Kodama | Mar 3, 2018 | Tips
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...
by Taro Kodama | Mar 3, 2018 | Tips
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...
by Kodama Koi Farm | Mar 13, 2017 | Tips
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...
