Author Archives: Casey LeFever

VIDEO – Huge Pom Poms on a Butterfly Koi Breeder

You will occasionally see Butterfly Koi with large growths over the nostrils, known as “pom poms”.  Some hobbyists consider these desirable, while others see them as a fault with the fish.  Like many things in life, it’s a personal preference. This Yamabuki Butterfly Koi has some of the largest pom poms you are ever likely […]

VIDEO – Stripping Eggs and Milt from Butterfly Koi Broodstock

Each spring brings about spawning season at Blue Ridge Fish Hatchery.  Breeders are injected with hormones and left to spawn on breeding mats (video of this process coming soon). However a few fish do not spawn on the mats when planned.  These fish must be “stripped” of their eggs and milt, with the two then […]

Updated Koi & Goldfish Availability for April 14th, 2014

BLUE_RIDGE_KOI_3_21_AVAILABILITY (1)Stock up this week for the three day Easter weekend, when lots of people will be out and about shopping.  We have an extensive selection of Koi, Butterfly Koi, Goldfish and more available this week! Koiprice-pool Standard Grade – 3-4″, 4-5″ 5-6″, 6-8″ and 8-10″ Premium Grade – 3-4″, 4-5″, 5-6″, 6-8″, 8-10″ and […]