How To choose Koi

SELECTING KOI FISH -- People said "Koi" as a general term. There is a difference between "Koi" and "Nishikigoi." "Koi" (common carp) are found in rivers and lakes. These carp are used as food. "Nishikigoi" are a spedal breed of carp, which is adrrired solely for their beauty. Nishikigoi, known as "living jewelry," originated in Niigata. It is this breed of fish that will be discussed although, to conform to general understanding the term "Koi" also will be used in this text to describe "Nishikigoi."

Koi Type Classification Part IV

This article is fourth part of four series article about koi type for newbie Koi Keeper who want to start keep koi. About this series koi types and koi classification designed in 4 part. Part I talk about Gosanke and Bekko . Part II about Utsurimono, Asagi and Tancho. Part III about about Hikarimono,Goromo And Hikarimoyo. The last part talk about type of koi in classification Matsuba and Kawarimono.

How to Care Koi Fish

KOI FISH CARE -- Koi Pond depth also needs to be defined. A pond 2 meters deep is considered deep. A pond 3 meters deep is considered a tourist attraction. A pond 1 meter deep is considered shallow by many enthusiasts. Ponds below 50cm should not have Koi in them. I agree, however, there are many Koi keepers who have ponds and water features that are 50cm deep. They have Koi living quite happily in them.
We can confidently define a deep pond as a pond that is 2 meters or deeper. Shallow ponds are defined as 80cm - 1.2 meters in depth. Anything in between is a medium depth pond.

How To Choose Good Koi Fish

This article is simple guideline to choose Good Koi Fish for newbie. After we have clear known difference between Koi and Nishikigoi in the previous article. In the other article we have talk about koi types. As a Koi keeper you need to decide what level of Koi quality, you are looking for Pond Quality koi, Ornamental Quality or Show Quality Koi. Before you start choose koi you must prepare koi pond before. Best way don't place over quota of koi in pond. Make sure koi pond filter running well and water in mature condition.

How To Know Gene Koi Fish

KOI FISH -- The Taisho Exposition was held in the 3rd year of the Taisho Era (1914), which is when Nishikigoi started to become more popular in the society. The varieties produced and established in the Taisho Era are Taisho Sanshoku, Shiro Utsuri, Ki Utsuri, and Asagi, and in the Showa Era, Showa Sanshoku, Kin Uchiwa, Gin Uchiwa, and Kin Kabuto. In the 7th year of the Showa Era (1932), Niigata Fisheries Experiment Station established the Agano River Breeding Pond, and modified research of Nishikigoi started as a full-time operation.

Koi Publication From Niigata

Niigata is home of  Nishikigoi, From niigata-nishikigoi.com we can get  good koi fish , news and other information about Niigata and Koi Fish. Niigata Nishikigoi Digest has been launched to complement the existing
site.Niigata Nishikigoi Digest is publication that can download from Niigata Nishikigoi official site. Last publication of Niigata Nishikigoi is ISSUE 2 in October 2009. We Can  freely download from this URL .

In issue 2 Niigata interview Hisashi Hirasawa, President of Marudo Koi Farm. He also gives his interpretation of the perfect Sanke, Showa and Kohaku. In ‘Lucky 13’ Niigata join Devin Swanson as he culls his Kohaku.

With harvest and show seasons just around the corner many hobbyists will be thinking about visiting Niigata, Niigata have a guide for the independent traveller and also take a visit to Nishikigoi no Sato and Sun Plaza.

Finally Niigata round up with the first show of the season, the Mushigame Ta Agari, a show for Koi just a few months old.

Japan Koi Show 2009

These one of Champion Koi in 2009
From Momotaro Koi Farm , this Sanke win the 2009 All Japan Koi Show in Tokyo.


This Sanke or “Taisho Sanshoku” have good gosanke pattern and eligible to win this show.This Sanke was nominated for Grand Champion, owned byMr. Tougo Kanayama of Tokyo. An eight year old 103 cm Momotaro Sanke named “Ryujin”, won the 90 cm over Kokugyo award(Best in Size).

Reference:
1.Momotaro Koi

Koi Living Jewels of the Orient, Good Reference For Koi Keepers

This Koi Book presented in an easy to understand format, from the origins of the hobby to the present, and the pictures are spectacular.This book can get from Online Koi Book Store. It is full of beautiful pictures and has lots of useful information, but it is not as exhaustive a reference as it would seem from its size. Each variety of koi is beautifully represented, and the chapters on nutrition and water quality are enlighteningto us Koi are hardy fish, relatively large in size, and the most practical way to keep them is in an outdoor pond.

Majestic Koi

Look! Majestic Koi on video. Very beautifull and Majestic.