Join a Koi or Goldfish Club

Pond keepers or fish keepers thrive on their hobby of growing fish in an unnatural normally overcrowded aquatic environment whilst trying hard to maintain a natural balance that will allow their koi or goldfish to grow and live a full life.

Pondkeepers come from all walks of life and at the top end the dedicated koi keeper spends an absolute fortune on the hobby. However it's possible to get a tremendous amount of enjoyment out of fishkeeping without spending a fortune.

People who keep fish in ponds tend to want to learn more about their activities and often look out for like-minded people who are prepared to share information, successes and failures in their endeavours to grow their koi to prize winning standards.

This where clubs and societies come into their own.

Why join a koi club or fishkeeping society?

1. For the simple interaction with like-minded people.

2. To learn from others

3. To meet koi experts

4. To participate in koi competitions

5. To visit other fishkeepers' ponds

6. To highlight pond fish problems and seek solutions and get fishkeeping ideas

7. Access to "insider information" and special deals.

8. To access books and videos

How do you find or join a koi keeping club or society?

Searching the internet is today's best way. Second to that your local pet shop or fish dealer will almost certainly know who to contact.

For example if you do a Google search for "koi clubs" you will find that there are 104 listed clubs affiliated to "Koi Clubs of America"

Koi clubs are always looking for new members and welcome both novice and expert alike.

Membership fees are normally quite low and value for money.

Joining a Koi club will enhance your enjoyment of hobby.