Kate Nakamura

Koi Pond Kits - Making the Hobby Affordable

Loads of hobbies bring forth feelings of excitement, joy and fulfillment, particularly when the hobby involves a living thing! For the novice, there is always the initial excitement of going to the pet store, choosing that first goldfish, mouse or hamster... Read >

10 Critical Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Build a Koi Fish Pond

Before approaching the task of constructing a Koi Pond, ask yourself the following questions: Are you prepared to build the Koi Pond yourself or get an expert to build it for you? There is no substitute for getting quality advice from a professional... Read >

Amazing Facts About Ogon Koi

Ogon Koi are the single colored, metallic form of Koi that is held in the highest regard by enthusiasts the world over. These mono-toned, yet utterly stunning fish belong to the class named "Hikari Muji Mono", where Hikari is Japanese for "metallic", Muji... Read >

White Koi - The Classic Symbol of Elegance

The Classic Icon of Elegance Nothing epitomizes sublime beauty quite like the White Koi. Valued for its purity in form & color, the Platinum Ogon, as it is more commonly referred to amongst enthusiasts, has turned out to be somewhat of a "standard" for... Read >

Koi Types and Varieties

Is it any wonder that more and more people worldwide are finding themselves drawn into the aquatic realm of the Koi? Following the historical growth in popularity in the early 20th century, from its humble origins as a humble food source in China to a... Read >

Koi Pond Supplies

Koi Ponds and Koi Keeping were once upon a time, considered luxuries only afforded by the rich and famous. Nowadays, with the explosion of interest in koi-keeping the world over, the costs connected with such an absorbing hobby have come within the grasp ... Read >

Facts About Koi Fish Colors

In the beginning there was the ancient Carp, the Magoi, dark and uninteresting, a vital link of the food chain in China, however destined to be the forerunner of the magnificent "Living Jewels" we enjoy nowadays. Fast forward to the early 20th century... Read >

Koi Fish Information

For centuries, the common Koi has been regarded with a sense of wonder and fascination that belies its humble beginnings. Once bred as a food resource in China, it wasn't until after it was adopted by the Japanese, that it was quickly recognised more f... Read >