Practical Fishkeeping Magazine A Beginner's Guide to Koi Keeping Special Issue

For pond keepers, Koi are the pinnacle fish. Many want them, but in the event, few can house them. Big fish with appetites like whales, they require filtration that’s above and beyond that of an everyday pond. We look at the tapestry of technology that is Koi pond filters.

Because they’re a man-made fish, and the produce of specialised farms and breeders, they also have their share of diseases and ailments specific to them. It’s vital that you understand something of these illnesses, so we call upon an expert to give us an overview on page 11.

Then there’s the chores of pondkeeping, including the most enjoyable daily task — feeding! We cover what you need to do to keep your pond tip-top throughout the year on page 14.

While we can’t hope to cover every aspect of Koi keeping in a short
supplement, we hope that there’s enough here to get you started on
your journey into keeping the kings of pond fish!