Advertisements Water softening is the removal of calcium and/or magnesium in water. The presence of calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Ma) in water results in water being hard which is why you must have noticed scales forming in your pipes, plumbing fixtures, and kitchen appliances. It is easier to keep Koi in hard water than in …
Advertisements Koi and catfish are two very different creatures. Koi are known for their bright colors and patterns, while catfish are typically a more drab color. Koi are also much larger than catfish, growing up to three feet in length, while catfish max out at around one foot. Despite their differences, these two fish can …
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Advertisements All over the world, people enjoy keeping fish as pets in their homes and backyards. Among the most popular fish kept by enthusiasts are cichlids and koi. The two types of fish have often been compared to one another, with many people asking if koi fish and cichlids fish can live together, and what …
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Advertisements The fertilization of koi fish eggs is a delicate process that requires patience and precision. In order to ensure the eggs hatch, the water must be at just the right temperature and the pH levels must be perfect. The eggs must also be properly aerated in order to prevent them from suffocating. If you …
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Advertisements Spawning brushes can sometimes be the difference between a pond with fishes that are spawning and a pond with fishes that are not breeding. Sometimes as a new fish keeper, you may not know why your fishes have not been breeding at their spawning season even after trying everything you know, but nothing seems …
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Advertisements Koi fish eggs are an important part of the life cycle of these beautiful creatures. In order to ensure a healthy population of koi fish, it is important to understand the process of koi reproduction and how to properly care for koi eggs. If you are interested in raising koi fish, it is important …
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Advertisements Koi fish is a species of freshwater fish that is popular in both pond and aquarium settings. Knowing when do koi spawn isn’t that much of a rocket science since Koi are also relatively easy to care for, making them a good choice for beginner fish keepers. They are known for their beautiful colors …
Advertisements Most fish keepers are always anxious to see the new life that will be born in their aquariums or ponds. But things can be difficult if a spawning season is proving to be difficult because you have been trying hard to get your fishes to spawn, but they just weren’t cooperating. You must have …
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Advertisements Koi scraping is the process of scraping the skin, cuticle, or slime coat, of Koi fish to obtain a sample of mucus to be analyzed for correctly identifying parasites under a microscope. The koi keeper does koi scraping to inspect the health of the koi and determine if parasites are present. If parasites are …
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Advertisements Koi are a type of carp and are a popular choice for ornamental fish ponds and water gardens. They are also a common subject in Japanese paintings and literature. While koi are not typically eaten in Japan, they are considered a delicacy in China and other parts of Asia. In recent years, koi farming …
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