Adding Koi fish to your backyard will take planning a pond habitat that will fit there needs and learning about their care. But the addition of these amazing fish and a beautiful relaxing pond and possibly a waterfall or fountain will add to your backyard oasis paradise. 
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Koi Fish, a variety of the common carp, and are often referred to as being “living jewels” or “swimming flowers.” They have very unique colors and marking that make each Koi stand out. And when swimming and dashing around in a backyard pond they add hours of entertainment for the family.
Koi fish are considered to be the most popular fresh-water ornamental pond fish. And the fact they are now bred in every country verifies their popularity. Some Koi varieties are known for their hardiness. Records claim Koi can live for long periods of time if simply wrapped in wet moss continuously kept damp.
It is believed that Koi originated in Persia and spread throughout the ancient world, possibly by trade caravans going to the Middle East. As time passed they slowly were traded and have become popular everywhere.
Koi fish are a wonderful addition to the backyard oasis pond. They make a great hobby for the entire family. They also help you to relax and relieve stress as you watch their antics in the pond. Although Koi will eat many natural food sources such as algae and plants, the greatest pleasure for many Koi keepers is in feeding them.
Koi look like piranhas at feeding time. They will churn the water, jump over top of each other, and some say they even seem to walk on top of the water when dashing for food. Koi will even swim up on lily pads to get food that got trapped there. 
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Koi are very smart, and can be trained to eat out of your hand. But this takes time and patience. They are by nature bottom rooting and feeding carp but quickly learn to eat floating dry food. The food typically runs $1 to $2 per pound. They also like fresh fruit and vegetables. Some people feed Koi bread but I think the chemical in bread would not be good for the Koi fish
You can also buy floating found floating feeding rings to add to the enjoyment of watching Koi in the pond. They learn to “hang out” around the feeding ring.
Koi fish will add so much to your backyard pond and are very friendly. There will be many articles on how to set up aKoi pond and koi care at the Backyard Oasis so check back in to find more koi articles.
To ensure that they have the right environment set up for healthy living you may want to check out this e-book on Koi Ponds and Koi Care. There is also a free e-course you can sing up for .
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