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Best Types of Plants for a Koi Pond

Best Types of Plants for a Koi Pond

Selecting the right plants is essential for a thriving koi pond. Unlike general pond plants, koi pond plants are chosen for their functional benefits beyond beauty. They improve water quality, support oxygenation, and enhance the overall health of the ecosystem,...

All About Gosanke Koi Fish Varieties “The Big Three!”

All About Gosanke Koi Fish Varieties “The Big Three!”

Gosanke Koi are the crown jewels of the Nishikigoi world, comprising Kohaku, Taisho Sanke, and Showa Sanshoku varieties. Known for their vibrant colors, distinct patterns, and cultural significance, they are a favorite among koi enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned...

Which Koi is the Rarest: How Can I Judge Superiority?

Which Koi is the Rarest: How Can I Judge Superiority?

What is the Rarest Type of Koi? Koi fish are famous for their bright colors, smooth movements, and unique beauty. While many koi types are admired for their stunning patterns, some are really rare because of their special features or how hard they are to find. From...

Koi vs. Carp: What’s the Real Difference?

Koi vs. Carp: What’s the Real Difference?

Koi and common carp are often mistaken for each other, but if you’re an enthusiast or just beginning with a water garden, understanding their differences is essential. Though they share a common ancestry, koi and carp have diverged in appearance, behavior, and...

Famous Japanese Temples, Shrines, and Koi Pond Gardens

Famous Japanese Temples, Shrines, and Koi Pond Gardens

Japanese shrines and temples hold a significant place in the cultural and historical tapestry of Japan. They serve as sanctuaries of spirituality, cultural preservation, and natural beauty. These sacred sites, steeped in centuries-old traditions, offer a serene escape...

Goldfish 101: Types, Breeding, Care, Feeding & Facts!

Goldfish 101: Types, Breeding, Care, Feeding & Facts!

Goldfish 101' is your additional resource for learning more about the captivating world of these aquatic wonders. From exploring the diverse types and intricate breeding methods to mastering essential care routines, feeding techniques, and uncovering fascinating fun...

Request Koi Fish Donation from Kodama Koi Farm

Request Koi Fish Donation from Kodama Koi Farm

Unlock the Beauty: Kodama Koi Donation Program Guide Complete the form on this page to request your organization as a potential recipient of our koi as a charitable donation. Requests from NPO's or student groups etc. only — NOT businesses, like pond builders. We have...

Expert Tips for Maintaining and Fixing Koi Pond Issues

Expert Tips for Maintaining and Fixing Koi Pond Issues

If you’re interested in learning effective methods for maintaining your pond and addressing or preventing issues, we’ve got you covered. In this article, We'll walk you through essential Pro Tips for maintaining a healthy fish pond. We'll address common pond issues...

New Look, Same Great Japanese Koi Fish

New Look, Same Great Japanese Koi Fish

We are proudly "KOI EXPERTS" with 50 years of history as well as "KOI AMBASSADORS" promoting Japanese Koi throughout the United States. We are also considered the largest Koi farm in the United States providing authentic Japanese Koi, food, and care taking...

Koi Fish Tattoo Meaning, Design Ideas, and Image Gallery

Koi Fish Tattoo Meaning, Design Ideas, and Image Gallery

Koi fish tattoos have surged in popularity in recent years, captivating both tattoo enthusiasts and those seeking a meaningful, visually stunning design. These tattoos, featuring the beautiful and resilient koi fish, are more than just decorative ink; they hold...

Koi and Pond Books to Become a Champion Koi Master

Koi and Pond Books to Become a Champion Koi Master

Want to level up your experience with koi pond management and koi appreciation? Wondering, what's the easiest way to do it? Wonder no more! We have Koi and Pond Guide Books that will definitely give you more knowledge about Koi and Pond. From simply upgrading your...

How to Breed Koi

How to Breed Koi

Koi keeping is a lot of fun in many ways. Daily koi appreciation is one of the main joys for Koi hobbyists, and many also enjoy Koi hunting, grow-outs, or entering a Koi show. In addition, there are quite a few hobbyists who enjoy breeding their own baby Koi in the...

Pond Water Quality Management and Testing for Healthy Koi

Pond Water Quality Management and Testing for Healthy Koi

In this article we will cover the very important topic of pond water quality management. We'll discover a variety of products, methods, and approaches that will empower you to enhance your understanding and evolve into adept pond enthusiasts. The insights shared here...

Essential Nutrients & Supplements for Koi Growth & Color

Essential Nutrients & Supplements for Koi Growth & Color

Here at Kodama Koi Farm, we have a deep affection for our Koi and are committed to ensuring their utmost happiness and well-being. Koi supplements play a significant role in achieving these goals and provide even more benefits. To ensure optimal growth and health of...

5 Benefits of Hand Feeding Your Koi Fish & Petting Tips

5 Benefits of Hand Feeding Your Koi Fish & Petting Tips

Learning how to approach a koi fish is easy with some patience and knowledge. Not only can koi fish get to know you but they can also follow you as you come close with food and make interactions creating a special bond. Petting and hand feeding koi fish allows you to...

Kodama Koi Farm Coupons – 10% Off Purchase and More!

Kodama Koi Farm Coupons – 10% Off Purchase and More!

Welcome to Kodama Koi Farm. We are excited to show you all of our wonderful living jewels! If you are searching for coupons you can use at Kodama Koi, than you are in luck... When you subscribe to our Koi Newsletter we will automatically send you 10% off for...

Raising Koi Fish for Profit as a Business or Hobbyist

Raising Koi Fish for Profit as a Business or Hobbyist

Raising koi fish can be a lucrative hobby, but you will need space, time, resources, and a strong passion to turn your Koi Fish Hobby to Business. This can be achieved by focusing on Koi Fish Farming Business and exploring Koi Fish Breeding for Profit, which allows...

Open House June 2023 at Kodama Koi Farm

Open House June 2023 at Kodama Koi Farm

Come visit us Saturday, June 3rd from 9am – 12pm and learn more about our koiWelcome to Kodama's Open House starting on Saturday, June 3rd from 9am – 12pm! Come visit us to check out the koi for sale in the tubs. We want to help you find a unique living jewel that you...

KOI TALK RECAP: Marusaka Koi Farm

KOI TALK RECAP: Marusaka Koi Farm

KOI TALK: Marusaka Koi Farm Recap Video and Slides In the ninth meeting of our series KOI TALK, where Mr. Taro Kodama interviewed Mr. Teruyuki Hiroi from Marusaka Koi Farm! Mr. Hiroi will explain how to look at koi so you can decide which ones to buy. You will learn...

Customer Story: Jason Y. – Koi Show Grand Champion

Customer Story: Jason Y. – Koi Show Grand Champion

We would like to introduce you to Jason Yates and Mrs. Yates, excellent koi keepers with several recent Grand champion awards. In this customer story we will be highlighting Pinky and Previous, two of his award winners; and discuss what it takes to win the highly...

Customer Story: Albert C. in New York

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

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),...

Hi Silk Seminar Recap – Secret of Silkworm Pupae

Hi Silk Seminar Recap – Secret of Silkworm Pupae

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

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 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 RECAP – Kodama Koi Farm

KOI TALK: Kodama Koi Farm Recap Video and Slides In the seventh 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 +...

Announcing 1st Kodama Virtual Koi Show 2020!

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

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...

New Koi for Pond at Kahala Beach Association

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 Aquaponics Setup – Why Build a Sustainable System

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 Fish...

New Phone Number & How to Contact Kodama Koi

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)  ...

How Can I Safely Transport My Koi Fish?

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...

Benefits of Salt in Koi Pond & Tips for Safely Using It!

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...

ファームツアーのご案内

ファームツアーのご案内

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 ...

How to Win in Our Auction (Plus Video Walkthrough)

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

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 tour....

Koi Pond in Winter:  Best Tips for Winter Koi Pond Preparation

Koi Pond in Winter: Best Tips for Winter Koi Pond Preparation

Summer is over. Fall has arrived, and winter pond care is quickly becoming a priority with snow in the forecast. As temperatures drop, koi pond winterization is crucial to prepare your beloved Koi stays healthy and safe. For our beloved Koi, what should we do? Tips on...

Koi Quarantine Tank Setup & Procedures

Koi Quarantine Tank Setup & Procedures

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.

Kodama Growout Event in Houston with Dainichi

Kodama Growout Event in Houston with Dainichi

Konnichiwa! Welcome to the special Grow-out Contest for you in Houston, TX. In this special event, you have the opportunity to: get high quality Jumbo tosai—Dainichi Showa. They are worth $1000 each on average, but available for $350 each or $600 for two see how they...

Recap of 11th Annual Aloha Koi Appreciation Society (AKAS) International Koi Show

Recap of 11th Annual Aloha Koi Appreciation Society (AKAS) International Koi Show

This article by Richard Rubinstein was originally featured in the Michigan Koi Club (MKPC) newsletter and gives an attendees perspective on the Aloha Koi show 2018. Learn about his experiences and favorite parts of this unique show that had events spanning from Thursday to Sunday February 18th, 2018. Richard, thank you for your kind words and support of the hobby!

First ZNA Carolina Koi Show

First ZNA Carolina Koi Show

We will have the best Koi for sale!   April 27 – April 29 Apr 27 at 10 AM to Apr 29 at 3 PM EDT Raleigh Elks Lodge #735 5538 Lead Mine Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina 27612 More Detail

Meet Taro at Tropic Water Garden

Meet Taro at Tropic Water Garden

 Taro will be at the Tropic Bay Water Gardens. Taro will bring some handpicked Japanese Koi for special prices, and Tropic Bay Water Gardens will be having in-store specials of different varieties of selected koi fish for sale.600 WEST CENTRAL AVE. (Rt. 214)...

Talk Koi with Taro in Texas – 4/14(Sat.)

Talk Koi with Taro in Texas – 4/14(Sat.)

“Let's talk Koi! I look forward to seeing you there, and I will bring some Koi on display. Please join me in Texas.” Taro will be bringing some authentic quality bred koi fish for sale from various breeders in Niigata, Japan. Come and see these Tosai and 2 year old...

How To Care For Your Koi Fish After Receiving It

How To Care For Your Koi Fish After Receiving It

Use this guide Koi care after shipping 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...

Sanitizing the Koi Farm – Letters From Taro Kodama

Sanitizing the Koi Farm – Letters From Taro Kodama

This is a summary of our announcements during our sanitizing process of Kodama Koi Farm. "The past month has been difficult for Kodama Koi Farm. But I believe it was a test on our commitment which is to deliver healthy and beautiful Japanese Koi to Koi hobbyists in...

Kin Kikokuryu: The sensational new variety

Kin Kikokuryu: The sensational new variety

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...

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