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In this page you will find much useful information that will help you keep your koi in the best of health. It has always been thought that to grow a big koi you need to have a very large pond (60,000L-100,000L), and the size of the pond will determine the size of the koi. It was also thought that mud ponds were the only place where big kois could grow due to abundant minerals. This is not true as most mud ponds are drained of minerals and are only fit to grow rice or kois in.

The biggest factor is in the quality of the water and the genetics of the koi. In general it is perceived that having KH values of 6-16 degrees is great to prevent acid drop but in Japan KH values are between 1 and 2dH only.Many people perceive that the hot summers in Australia often lead to pH drops due to more CO2 being absorbed but a well aerated pond with a good filter system is adequate in stabilising pH. Learn the secrets of how Momotaro can grow jumbo kois of 80cm in just 2 years and 4 months from the following articles written by Mike Snaden.

1. Articles - Click here for more information

2. Diseases - Click here for more information

3. Medication - Click here for more information

4. Koi Dictionary - Click here for more information

5. Choosing the right size Filter & Pump - Click here for more information