Tag Archives: koi

VIDEO – Packing Koi and Goldfish for Shipment

Ever wondered what goes into preparing and packaging your live Koi and Goldfish for shipment?  Check out this time lapse of one afternoon of packing at Blue Ridge Fish Hatchery. Over 120 boxes of live Koi and Goldfish were packed on this day, then shipped UPS Next Day Air to a dealer near you!  

Premium Select Koi and Butterfly Available For The First Time This Season

For the first time during the 2014 koi season, we have Premium Select Grade Koi and Premium Select Grade Butterfly Koi available for sale.  The highest quality grade we offer!  Check out our Price List and Availability for the full story. The Premium Select Koi are available in 6-7″, 8-10″, 10-12″ and one box of […]

Reader’s Choice – Asagi

One of the oldest varieties of koi.  Many of the varieties available today were formed from Asagi crossbreeding.  Asagi is truly a cornerstone of the koi hobby. But what makes a great Asagi?  You have the blue reticulated pattern, and of course the orange or red hi markings.  But how much red is too much?  […]

Reader’s Choice – Kohaku

The king of koi.  Where koi keeping begins and ends.  Everyone has heard the sayings that accompany Kohaku.  Kohaku is what most novices envision upon hearing the word “koi”, and indeed is the most popular variety in the koi industry. But what makes a great Kohaku?  What do you look for when selecting young Kohaku?  […]