Care Guides

Koi pond with plants
Best Pond Plants for Koi Ponds in Canada
The best hardy pond plants for Canadian koi ponds — water lilies, oxygenators and marginals that add shade, filtration and beauty. Read more...
Clear koi pond water
How to Control Pond Algae: Green Water & String Algae
Beat green water and string algae for good — with UV clarifiers, beneficial bacteria, less feeding and the right balance for a clear koi pond. Read more...
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Common Koi Diseases & How to Treat Them
Spot and treat common koi health problems — parasites, ulcers, fin rot and more — and learn how quarantine and clean water prevent most issues. Read more...
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How Much Do Koi Cost? A Canadian Price Guide
What you can expect to pay for koi in Canada — by size, variety and grade — plus what really drives the price of a koi fish. Read more...
Backyard koi pond
How to Build a Koi Pond in Canada: A Beginner's Guide
Planning a koi pond in Canada? Learn the right size, depth, filtration and winter-proofing to build a healthy pond that lasts. Read more...
Feeding colourful koi at a pond
Best Koi Food in Canada: How to Feed for Colour & Health
What to feed your koi and when — color-enhancing vs. wheat-germ food, feeding by water temperature, and tips for vibrant, healthy koi in Canada. Read more...
Backyard koi pond in Canada
Buying Koi in Canada: A City-by-City Guide
How to buy healthy koi online and have them shipped safely to your city in Canada — from Toronto and Vancouver to Calgary, Montreal and beyond. Read more...
Testing koi pond water quality
Water Quality Basics: pH, Ammonia, Nitrite & Nitrate
Healthy koi start with healthy water. Here's what each test parameter means and the targets to aim for. Read more...
Several koi varieties showing different colors and patterns
Choosing Your First Koi: Varieties & Grading Explained
Kohaku, Sanke, Showa, Butterfly and more — understand the classic koi varieties and what 'grade' really means before you buy. Read more...
Koi pond in winter with de-icer
Winterizing Your Koi Pond: A Canadian Checklist
Canadian winters are tough on ponds. Follow this checklist to keep your koi safe and healthy until spring. Read more...
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Koi Keeping 101: A Beginner's Guide for Canadian Ponds
New to koi? Here's everything you need to start your pond off right in the Canadian climate — from water quality to feeding to surviving winter. Read more...