Japanese koi are amazing fishes, and keeping Koi in garden ponds has become a hugely popular hobby in the UK. Learning to look after these fish is part of the fun, and you will enjoy it just as much as watching your koi develop over the years, while sat in the garden on a sunny day drinking your favourite beer.

For beginners it is recommended that you do some reading first before setting up your first koi pond, as koi require an investment in time and learning, can grow over a meter long and easily live for 20-30 years. You will eventually be able to hand feed your koi when they gain your confidence, and create a bond which can last a lifetime.

As well as giving special emphasis on koi ponds and koi keeping, pond water quality control, as well as design, construction, and care of your fish, be sure to read our own online diary.