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Introducing Koi or Goldfish to Your Retail Pond or Tank
Variety Koi & Butterfly Koi Mixes
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Causes of Color Loss in Koi
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Differences between Koi and Goldfish
Koi and goldfish are a popular combination for coexistence in backyard ponds. Both share an ancestor in the carp, are docile, hardy, and have similar environmental and dietary needs. However, your Blue Ridge Koi and Goldfish are distinct species and differ in several ways, including size, shape, coloring, lifespan, and cost. Size Size is […]
Optimizing Your Koi Fish Website
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Winterizing Your Koi Pond
If your water temperatures drop below 50℉ in the winter, you need to prepare your pond for the colder weather. If your pond is at least four feet deep in climates that regularly freeze and three feet in places with chilly but milder winters, it is best to leave your koi in the pond […]
Tips for Selling Koi
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Calculating Pond Water Volume
The three most common methods to calculate how much water is in your pond are volume estimates, a water meter, and a salt/salinity meter. Estimating Volume Method Estimating water volume will only yield an accurate result if your pond is a perfect geometric shape (e.g., square, circle, or rectangle) and has flat sides and […]
Calculating Pond Water Volume
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Common Koi Fish Health Problems
Knowing the signs and symptoms of illnesses is important to keeping your Blue Ridge Koi healthy. Anchor Worm Cause: New fish or aquatic plants can introduce these crustacean parasites into your pond. Symptoms: Anchor worms are visible and resemble whitish-green threads. You may notice red patches on the koi where the skin around the […]