Useful Links
Below you will find some useful links for this hobby.
Associated Koi Clubs of America. |
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Our parent organization's national magazine. Our club members all receive a discount. |
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An informative forum where all Koi clubs can post information and questions about the health and welfare of their fish. |
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Koiphen.com, a popular Koi pond forum on the web. A great place to post a question and quickly receive an answer. |
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Another good place to post a question and quickly receive an answer. |
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Manufactures and distributes a full inventory of aquaculture and aeration systems and equipment. |
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Koi forum and message board about japanese koi hosted by Koi-Bito Magazine. |
Other Clubs
The clubs below have agreed to cross list the links to our clubs. For additional clubs go to www.akca.org.
Atlanta Koi Club |
2009 Koi Health Seminar CD
Packed with slides and information on Koi Health, Videos of parasites and disease. Water changes, water testing, behaviors and hobbyist care. This is copy of the slide show presented at the March meeting by Mike Swanson and Ron Sterbenz.
See Sue Emerick for a copy. $15 for Members and $20 for Non-Members. All funds are used to support our club's production of the annual Koi show.
Downloadable PDFs
Water Testing Sheet
Helps you record and derive the required water parameter values during water tests.
Nitrogen Cycle
This document explains the Nitrogen cycle in our Koi ponds.
Treating Chlorine and Chloramine
This document explains Carbon Water Filters and their use by John Verhalen - Member of the Upper Midwest Koi Club.
Other Important Information
The City of Minneapolis water is treated with Chloramines, tests for Ammonia will show positive levels from the tap when tested with most kits because of the presence of amines. Chloramines are used by the city because of its longer life span than Chlorine and less corosive nature on pipes. It can and should be removed with special carbon filters or water treatments such as Amquel+ before adding it to Koi ponds. While some small amount may not kill Koi, sufficient quantities of it found in pure tap water most certainly will. Minneapolis City Water Lab (612) 661-4999
