Hariwake Koi: Care Guide, Characteristics & Why They're So Popular
Among the many beautiful koi varieties available today, few are as striking as the Hariwake koi. Instantly recognisable by its...
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What's New?
With the summer season in full flow, it is all things Pond here at ATYD HQ.
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Information on Tancho Koi carp
The Tancho with it’s red spot on the head is a much sought after fish. There are very few good quality high grade fish available.
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Grass Carp Information for Garden Ponds
Grass Carp are fast becoming a popular fish addition for garden ponds. Introduced to the UK to control weeds in Garden Ponds...
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Utsuri- Koi Varieties
Utsurimono are often confused with the Bekko varieties due to their similar colouration. The difference between them is that...
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Showa- Koi Varieties
The Showa is the last of the traditional ‘big 3’ koi varieties, known as ‘Go Sanke’, Kohaku and Sanke being the other two.
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Sanke- Koi Varieties
It is not known exactly when the first sanke was bred but they were first recorded between 1912 and 1926. They have changed...
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Acclimatisation guide for Ponds
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What happens at a Koi centre during the winter?
Well it's official, the heating is on, thick jumpers are required and I've even spotted that warm winter hats are here, that's...
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