• • BUTTERFLY/DRAGON KOI

    

    The dragon koi, more popularly known as the butterfly koi, has beautiful flowing elongated fins. The butterfly koi come in all varieties. Butterfly koi are believed to be hardier than straight fin koi.

  • CHAGOI

    

    Chagoi are probably the biggest and friendliest of the koi varieties. Chagoi come in different earthy colors like “olive green”; and only have one color to their body. Their beauty comes from their personalities! Fun fish to keep!!

  • BEKKO

    

    The Bekko variety has evenly spread but random black markings over its body. This popular variety is a true favorite of many and comes with body color of white (Shiro Bekko), red (Aka Bekko), and yellow (Ki Bekko).

  • SHOWA

    

    The Showa koi variety is known as a black koi with red and white markings. True showa have black at base of fins and in the mouth. Showa are highly desirable variety.

  • SANKE

    

    The colorful Sanke is a very popular koi variety. A white fish with bold red and black markings make this fish highly desirable. Sanke koi are widely available and bred domestically and worldwide.

  • KOHAKU

    

    Kohaku are among the most popular of all koi varieties. A white fish with red patterns these koi are true classic beauties. Easy to care for and widely available.

  • TANCHO

    

    This beautiful type of koi can be found in Kohaku, Sanke, and Showa varieties.  The Tancho is easily recognizable by the red circular coloration on its head. The Tancho is a hardy and sought after type of koi.

• • WAKIN

    

    Wakin are very popular in Japan as a basic pond fish. The Wakin variety look much like a typical comet goldfish, but has a split tail. The Wakin variety is gaining popularity here in the US. They are easy to care for, bright, colorful, and hardy pond fish.

  • LIONHEAD

    

    The lionhead goldfish is an ornamental variety of goldfish that has no dorsal fin. The dorsal fin was removed through selctive breeding. Beautiful and hardy goldfish variety.

  • BLACK MOOR

    

    Black Moor are easily on of the most popular fancy goldfish.  Considered good luck with the ability to absorb bad energy who wouldn’t want one!? Beautiful fins, silky black color makes a easy to care for addition to your pond.

  • RYUKIN

    

    The Ryukin goldfish is a great choice for an ornamental pond fish. Colors range from deep red to red and white combinations. Ryukins can be long or short finned and are easy to care for hardy fish.

  • SHUBUNKIN

    

    The shubunkin, an easy to keep calico goldfish that is great for backyard fish ponds and water gardens. There are 3 type of shubunkin; a London Shubunkin, Bristol Shubunkin, and the American Shubunkin. Hardy, colorful, happy fish!

  • SARASA COMET

    

    The Sarasa comet is a popular and hardy goldfish that does very well in outdoor ponds

• • GARTER SNAKE

    

    Garter snake are not typically introduced to ponds, but are still mentioned in this section due to the fact that they frequent some ponds. Garter snakes are harmless, non-aggressive, and typically by the pond to eat crickets and bugs, but may attempt a goldfish here and there.

  • BULLFROG

    

    The hardy bullfrog can be found hanging around ponds. Typically spending time along the edge of the pond in plants. Bullfrogs are great fun to watch.

  • GREEN FROG

    

    The green frog is a classic pond frog. Those frogs you see sitting on lily pads are often green frogs. Lots of fun and no special care required!

  • MOSQUITO FISH

    

    The Mosquito fish, or Guppy, is a great addition to outdoor ponds. Colder climates are not preferred by these small pond fish. Mosquito fish are popularly used for mosquito control, hence their name!

  • TADPOLES

    

    Tadpoles area a popular addition to many ponds and water gardens. Tadpoles don’t take long to turn into resident frogs. Tadpoles offer some algae control in many ponds.

  • TRAP DOOR SNAIL

    

    The trap door snail is the most popular choice of snail for the water garden. It is hardy enough to survive in colder regions and known for its appetite for algae. This snail is safe in koi ponds and water gardens.

  • CRAYFISH

    

    Crayfish, or crawdaddys, are interesting additions to any pond or water garden. Crayfish are scavengers that help to create a more complete ecosystem in your backyard fish pond.

  • GOLDEN ORFE

    

    The Golden Orfe has been popular with pond keepers for many years due to its ease of keeping and compatibility with other pond fish.