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  • Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
  • Ancient Japanese lore describes Koi fish swimming up amassive waterfall called "The Dragon Gate". If they reach the top of the waterfall, they transforms into the legendary mythical creature. This legend defines perseverance and is one of the reasons koi fish are held in such high regard. Learn about Ki Kokuryu and understand WHY Dragon Koi Tattoos are so very popular.
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  • @Eshugga
    @Eshugga 8 років тому +231

    I think it's weird I've never been interested in koi fish, but I've spent an hour watching these videos.

    • @ThePondDigger
      @ThePondDigger  8 років тому +10

      They hypnotize you!

    • @judemedina865
      @judemedina865 7 років тому +3

      me too. lol

    • @finnreinhart8267
      @finnreinhart8267 7 років тому +4

      Yeah, they have a stunning appearance... It's a very rewarding hobby to have a real Koi pond with your own Koi fish. It's easier than you think if you know some useful tips. This guide is a perfect (and very detailed) introduction to the hobby: plus.google.com/110643802091405530873/posts/cfw4AQQGfk3

    • @azurlune1877
      @azurlune1877 7 років тому

      Evan Fields me too I randomly STARTED

    • @stufoo
      @stufoo 6 років тому

      nature is amazing

  • @ThePondDigger
    @ThePondDigger  10 років тому +78

    Ancient Japanese lore describes Koi fish swimming up amassive waterfall called "The Dragon Gate". If they reach the top of the waterfall, they transforms into the legendary mythical creature. This legend defines perseverance and is one of the reasons koi fish are held in such high regard. Learn about Ki Kokuryu and understand WHY Dragon Koi Tattoos are so very popular.

    • @ShuaibMubasher
      @ShuaibMubasher 10 років тому

      G

    • @ThePondDigger
      @ThePondDigger  10 років тому +2

      :)

    • @daithibreathnach8254
      @daithibreathnach8254 10 років тому +1

      Love the story of dragon gate! So much so that I have a tattoo on my forearm of a koi which is in the process of transforming into a dragon,has a cross between a koi and dragons head ,has the body of a fish but with spines on its back instead of a dorsal fin

    • @whyhellotherestrangers1883
      @whyhellotherestrangers1883 7 років тому

      ThePondDigger You take care of those beautiful fish right? :)

    • @mysweet200819
      @mysweet200819 7 років тому

      Iieueusuopooeiieijje

  • @lotus4519
    @lotus4519 3 роки тому +13

    Im here to seek the knowledge of Kaido's df origin.

  • @junjinishimura9135
    @junjinishimura9135 7 років тому +37

    I think they're not just "Kikokuryu" but "Beni Kikokuryu". Let me write it in kanji, 「紅輝黒竜」. 紅 means "deep red". 輝 means "shining". 黒 means "black". 竜 means "Dragon". So overall, Beni Kikokuryu means "Deep red shining black dragon". I'm Japanese. I hope this will help you to understand the meaning of this koi's name.

    • @adrinwoods4435
      @adrinwoods4435 6 років тому +1

      cool

    • @bbcdanang
      @bbcdanang 3 роки тому

      great.. I still have 2 kois in my pond which I don't know what kind koi are they. can you help me?

    • @PlannedMayhem
      @PlannedMayhem 3 роки тому +1

      @@bbcdanang they're probably koi fish.

    • @sirtubemaster
      @sirtubemaster Рік тому +1

      @@PlannedMayhem LMAO

  • @tahevol
    @tahevol 8 років тому +18

    I was looking at how sushi chefs sharpen knives and clean salmon and ended up on this page. These fish are cool. These dudes are informative too. I admire people that geek out on weird stuff. I'm glad I ran into it, even though my passion revolves more around eating fish than petting them. I'm going to keep watching.

    • @ThePondDigger
      @ThePondDigger  8 років тому +4

      +Jeff McDonald I don't know how it happened either! I'm just glad you landed here! Thanks for watching!

  • @mattuk1693
    @mattuk1693 8 років тому +111

    Sure, sure sure sure

    • @roflwofl234
      @roflwofl234 7 років тому +17

      I knew this would be here

  • @colourschemes
    @colourschemes 8 років тому +2

    Never gave much thought about fish but I somehow stumbled across a video of yours and now I'm on a fish video watching spree haha. Love learning about how interesting all this is and how passionate you guys are!

    • @ThePondDigger
      @ThePondDigger  8 років тому

      +colourschemes Thank you so much for watching! Be careful! The passion is contagious!

  • @53x15
    @53x15 8 років тому +1

    I love the discussion of the process of creating kikokuru! That is a lovely fish.

  • @davebrittain9216
    @davebrittain9216 8 років тому +1

    Those are the coolest looking Koi I have ever seen!

  • @TAT1101
    @TAT1101 8 років тому +4

    I have no words on this one!

    • @ThePondDigger
      @ThePondDigger  8 років тому +1

      +Tat 1101 It had me speechless too!

  • @savagewolfy3947
    @savagewolfy3947 9 років тому

    wow that contrast in colors is really cool

  • @NPCfishing
    @NPCfishing 10 років тому +3

    Oh God, that thing is gorgeous. It literally looks like someone just painted on it.

  • @DanielRamirez-sk5de
    @DanielRamirez-sk5de 6 років тому

    It's holiday and im here... Watching videos about fish.

  • @savageking-medusa6745
    @savageking-medusa6745 7 років тому +8

    "Yeah Yeah Yeah, Sure Sure Sure" 😂😂😂😂

  • @AokArtist
    @AokArtist 7 років тому +2

    Thanks a lot! Pretty cool series and love your broadcasts. I hope to one day have a nice pond in my backyard too! Well, once I hit the big times!

    • @ThePondDigger
      @ThePondDigger  7 років тому +1

      Thank you for watching! I can't wait for you to hit the Big Times!

  • @peachypanda96
    @peachypanda96 7 років тому +4

    I would give my right arm to have a koi pond with fish like these! Right now all i can afford is two guinea pigs and potentially a Betta xD

    • @ThePondDigger
      @ThePondDigger  7 років тому

      In due time my friend, in due time.

    • @peachypanda96
      @peachypanda96 7 років тому +1

      One day i'll just have a massive garden to have a great big koi pond thats landscaped with Japanese maples and all colours to compliment my fish!

  • @stevenvogel9075
    @stevenvogel9075 7 років тому

    Love this Koi. Excited to here it doesn't get bigger. Building a small 1850 gallon pond. Two of these sound perfect

  • @Shiin-Ryu-K3n
    @Shiin-Ryu-K3n 8 років тому +1

    Koi Fish are so epic! I have a few family members who breed and buy koi fishes whivh is pretty cool but none of them look as sweet as these ones that you have shown me!

  • @dkphantomdk
    @dkphantomdk 9 років тому +1

    Thank you for showing this fish, Iam amazed by it, and after a few years of searching at the dealers I will finaly get 3 fish tomorrow.
    - question is, are there any factors that I should pay extra attention to keep this fish at peak condition ( colors / health ) - I do not need the fish to grow to awesome size, the colors and health is my goal..

  • @InappropriateReefer
    @InappropriateReefer 7 років тому +76

    Thus, Magikarp's evolution =)

    • @swaggboyfresh1
      @swaggboyfresh1 7 років тому +1

      Inappropriate Reefer I was just thinking that 😂

    • @rp-wn5or
      @rp-wn5or 6 років тому +1

      almost teared up tbh

    • @rp-wn5or
      @rp-wn5or 6 років тому +2

      SPLASH IS THERE FOR A REASON. TO REACH ASCENSION.

    • @adamsolomon8346
      @adamsolomon8346 6 років тому +1

      ROFL most useless move ever, took ages to get to gyarados

    • @rapsadoodles1472
      @rapsadoodles1472 5 років тому +1

      Magikarp used splash....... Nothing Happend😜😜😜

  • @jamesbryan1644
    @jamesbryan1644 8 років тому +1

    Interesting that jumbo koi take generations to develop. Very interesting, thanks or sharing..

  • @Vortex
    @Vortex 10 років тому

    I think these are my favourite Koi. Absolutely stunning.

  • @FancyFarmOFFICIAL
    @FancyFarmOFFICIAL 8 років тому +4

    beautiful fish

  • @samuricexful
    @samuricexful 8 років тому +27

    Magikarp to Gyarados.

  • @rebekahwintz2223
    @rebekahwintz2223 9 років тому +1

    those fish sound so cool.

  • @michaelsanjuan8901
    @michaelsanjuan8901 3 роки тому +3

    So Im here researching for Kaido

  • @aquilaarroyo6077
    @aquilaarroyo6077 9 років тому +3

    These Koi are amazing!!!

  • @chadashton7029
    @chadashton7029 7 років тому

    Pause the video at 6:14 and these fish don't look real. They look like an awesome painting. They are amazing. I so badly want a pond at my house. I need to start digging! What are your thoughts on above grade ponds...something similar to what's in this video. Maybe dig down some but then use railroad ties above grade as well to deepen the pond? I know it makes things less natural looking, but sometimes function > form.

  • @SteviiLove
    @SteviiLove 7 років тому

    so amazing 💜
    koi fish are my favorite type of fish; they are so unique & magestic. each one is like a living piece of art

  • @mohamadnazmibaharudin6656
    @mohamadnazmibaharudin6656 8 років тому +3

    i wanted one.but im sure nobody has it here in my place.so beautiful,and probably expensive too

    • @ThePondDigger
      @ThePondDigger  8 років тому +3

      +MOHAMAD NAZMI BAHARUDIN they can be expensive but can be shipped across the world.

    • @mohamadnazmibaharudin6656
      @mohamadnazmibaharudin6656 8 років тому

      +ThePondDigger yea ive checked and starting price is around 200$ hahaha *cries

  • @mastertrader3491
    @mastertrader3491 10 років тому

    I have 4 baby butterfly koi's I feed them the Laguna brand small pellets, sometimes they swallow it and spit it out, does that mean the pellets are off/ bad etc. Pls. help. ???
    How often should we feed them at that age, my objective is to grow them as big and colourful and quickly as possible. ???

  • @glenthemann
    @glenthemann 8 років тому +29

    yeeahhh suresuresure

    • @ThePondDigger
      @ThePondDigger  8 років тому +3

      +Полиграфович Thanks, Thanks, Thanks for watching!

  • @marcusyoung7236
    @marcusyoung7236 10 років тому +4

    Loving the videos but when is the large pond project carrying on

  • @TheWoodman064
    @TheWoodman064 5 років тому

    I am still stumped! You have a great channel, do tremendous work and are easy to listen to. I only feel the need to comment!

    • @ThePondDigger
      @ThePondDigger  5 років тому

      We are honored for your attention and comments! Thank you!

  • @aghoshal4755
    @aghoshal4755 7 років тому +6

    sure sure sure... very nice

    • @ThePondDigger
      @ThePondDigger  7 років тому

      Thanks, Thanks, Thanks for watching!

  • @D...Charger
    @D...Charger 8 років тому

    wow the silver orange black mix is very nice..

  • @FoodaFIISH
    @FoodaFIISH 8 років тому

    One of my favorite koi, especially the ones that are all smokey grey.

  • @yasermoustahssin
    @yasermoustahssin 8 років тому +20

    yeah yeah sure sure sure

  • @trish2158
    @trish2158 9 років тому +2

    Ok so here I am with my little gold fish... Hahah, hoping I will get a koi fish pond later on! :)

    • @ThePondDigger
      @ThePondDigger  9 років тому +1

      Tricia berry breyers I hope you do too!

    • @trish2158
      @trish2158 9 років тому +1

      thank you :)

  • @danicreations777
    @danicreations777 7 років тому

    Hi sir i have 7-5-5 Size pond without any pump or filtaration machine so get my water full of green there is no clarity of fishesh appearence will suggest any machines or equipments which available in online in low price..(iam from India)

  • @Magz-lb7go
    @Magz-lb7go 8 років тому +2

    Here is a question, I know that Koi and the common Gold Fish are both part of the carp family. If you get a small enough Koi, can you keep it small so it stays in the pond you put it in, or will it eventually outgrow the pond you put it in?

    • @ThePondDigger
      @ThePondDigger  8 років тому

      It will eventually outgrow the pond.

  • @CapeFearKoi
    @CapeFearKoi 5 років тому

    Stunning fish!

  • @mastertrader3491
    @mastertrader3491 10 років тому

    Good day sir, I am, a koi keeper, would it be ok to put a "Pleco fish", (cat fish looking type of fish/ bottom dwellers), with the koi's in a pond or aquarium, cause I had heard that they eat fish poop, so in a way it helps to control waste in an aquarium/ pond etc. Like some fish keepers say. ???

  • @MichelleMCTran
    @MichelleMCTran 6 років тому

    Koi fish likes challenges it is overcoming obstacles.

  • @DustinVannatter
    @DustinVannatter 9 років тому

    That's a gorgeous koi.

  • @nestiray
    @nestiray 3 роки тому +1

    Kaido is cute

  • @sueyounglove9253
    @sueyounglove9253 4 роки тому

    Very interesting. Beautiful fish.

  • @hybridtron6241
    @hybridtron6241 8 років тому

    how big do you think these koi fish can grow to since they are smaller than other koi fish please

  • @rossmcbride1054
    @rossmcbride1054 7 років тому

    you should see the beni kikokuryu aoki has breed this year, also aoki invented the fish, not some small farm, he created the name himself.

  • @onleashfreak
    @onleashfreak 8 років тому +4

    Wow these are beautiful

  • @andrewm3961
    @andrewm3961 6 років тому

    Fantastic looking koi

  • @Charahuman213
    @Charahuman213 7 років тому

    love koi so much they are pretty

  • @anthonyquiles5779
    @anthonyquiles5779 9 років тому +2

    Steve Aoki not only produces music, but breeds koi fishes.

  • @MikeDolanFliss
    @MikeDolanFliss 9 років тому +4

    Beautiful post. Thank you for this lovely channel. I'd love this channel's opinion on how to start as a newcomer to koi - the smallest ponds that are still fair or generous to a few koi, for instance... koi cold hardiness, what plants if any can support koi (without being eaten themselves), etc. Best wishes from NC!

    • @pureblood3127
      @pureblood3127 6 років тому

      Mike Dolan Fliss read a book nigga .

  • @claudiocardososantana5264
    @claudiocardososantana5264 5 років тому +1

    Parabéns muito lindas, gosto muito do canal, excelente, parabéns!!!

  • @DutchFunkenstein
    @DutchFunkenstein 8 років тому

    When considering having a koi pond certainly keep the storks in mind..

  • @keanekleiber5862
    @keanekleiber5862 6 років тому +1

    I love this video. getting tatted up soon lol

    • @ThePondDigger
      @ThePondDigger  6 років тому +1

      I've been tatted for years. :)

    • @kEaNeKlEiBeR
      @kEaNeKlEiBeR 6 років тому

      what's your first one and where did you go?

  • @majikmesa3786
    @majikmesa3786 9 років тому

    2:03 My koi has that same red dot! The coloration is so similar to mine. The colors are a bit different from my koi and mine is butterfly. I don't think mine is a Ki Kokuryu.

  • @sethhall9614
    @sethhall9614 9 років тому

    I like how the said "sure sure sure" a lot

    • @ThePondDigger
      @ThePondDigger  9 років тому

      Seth Hall Yeah Shawn Cracks me up when he says that! Thanks for watching!!

  • @YoshiTheOreo
    @YoshiTheOreo 3 роки тому +4

    Who's here after realizing Kaido's devil fruit?

    • @shogo4984
      @shogo4984 3 роки тому +2

      Yoo wassup 😂🤟🏾

    • @shhhh2129
      @shhhh2129 3 роки тому +1

      Kaidos transformation is cute before he became a dragon 😂😂😂

  • @Sicklid
    @Sicklid 8 років тому +1

    Looks so cool, Awesome Fish

  • @chloeinpoems
    @chloeinpoems 6 років тому

    got me feeling some type of way does the dragon koi fish. nice big boy x

  • @f3rdi881
    @f3rdi881 7 років тому

    Anyone know how to get these in Australia? I think we have importing laws, but not 100% sure

  • @MichelleMCTran
    @MichelleMCTran 6 років тому

    I have baby Gin Rin Sanke koi . And I name one Ryoko and Yakuma . Ryoko means Dragon And Yakuma ( samurai name for 8 Clouds Great Spirit )

  • @xeeeeiijj
    @xeeeeiijj 2 роки тому

    one failed to become a dragon, while the other was successful into becoming one

  • @jucallme1
    @jucallme1 7 років тому

    What a fish wish I could get some

  • @tonyboneize
    @tonyboneize 8 років тому +1

    I watch a lot of your videos ....... And must say that metallic/dragon color Koi is worth a lot to me as a nonprofessional about these amazing fish. What do you think that bigger dragon would go for ?

    • @ThePondDigger
      @ThePondDigger  8 років тому

      +Tonybone Robert I love this koi too! I don't exactly remember the cost of these koi in this video but the larger one was likely several thousand dollars!!!

  • @MonkeyDLars
    @MonkeyDLars 3 роки тому +4

    THEY CAUGHT KAIDO

  • @juniorcarpina3261
    @juniorcarpina3261 8 років тому +7

    hllw koi..so beutifull

  • @harrellt1405
    @harrellt1405 8 років тому +30

    Magikarp basically

    • @user-mh2bw4hu3o
      @user-mh2bw4hu3o 7 років тому +1

      harrell tolentino srsly, look at the honey gourami, that really looks like magikarp

  • @anisalarasati2430
    @anisalarasati2430 8 років тому +1

    wow mantap ikan nya

  • @jozigirl7114
    @jozigirl7114 9 років тому +3

    silver grey metallic - that sounds like pewter.

  • @ivoryqueen7000
    @ivoryqueen7000 9 років тому

    Oh, I love those!!

    • @ThePondDigger
      @ThePondDigger  9 років тому +1

      Ivory Queen Me too!!!

    • @evelynperez8494
      @evelynperez8494 8 років тому

      I have dragon koi it is still small I got it for six dollars .

  • @asfoitschwoibnkillas
    @asfoitschwoibnkillas 6 років тому

    u missing the schauberger effect it creates when jumping up the waterfall in the moonlight

  • @djjohnson9389
    @djjohnson9389 8 років тому +1

    quick question what is it about the koi fish that makes it so popular in Japanese culture? does the fish have meaning behind it? Or is it more of a status thing to have the best koi?

    • @ThePondDigger
      @ThePondDigger  8 років тому

      +dj johnson Yes the koi represent strength and perseverance. We talk about the Dragon Gate in one of our Koi Discussions. I think this is the video. Cool Story! ua-cam.com/video/yYLOQIskQLQ/v-deo.html

  • @hybridtron6241
    @hybridtron6241 8 років тому +1

    @thepondDigger how much do these fish cost because I love this type of koi so much that I have to buy one and does the price vary per size

    • @ThePondDigger
      @ThePondDigger  8 років тому

      The price can vary quite a bit. Don't be afraid to call mystic koi and talk to shawn! Tell him you watched this video and you would like to acquire one of these koi for your collection! Or find a local dealer and show him the video for a reference of the fish you want. Keep me posted!

  • @maherbenmed5916
    @maherbenmed5916 3 роки тому +3

    Kaido, is that you ?

  • @BassBouzled
    @BassBouzled 8 років тому

    Very nice, thanks for the vid mate.

  • @Socalponds
    @Socalponds 6 років тому

    Love it Eric! we want more!

    • @ThePondDigger
      @ThePondDigger  6 років тому

      We just uploaded a new video today!!! Stay tuned for more!

  • @michaeldmingo1525
    @michaeldmingo1525 3 роки тому +1

    So Kaido is a Metal Dragon called ki kokuryu Koi

  • @jayinwizzy
    @jayinwizzy 6 років тому

    TPD, can you point me to where I can buy quality koi? Im in Texas, thank you sir love the videos. I'd love to buy from this guy!

  • @idkwtf4246
    @idkwtf4246 7 років тому

    ki kokuryu ... well i dont know but ryu means dragon so something to do with dragon ... wow idk man u are an expert

  • @jcluk3653
    @jcluk3653 7 років тому

    It's called 魚躍龍門, actually from Chinese folklore. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fish_in_Chinese_mythologyd

  • @8one8_
    @8one8_ 10 років тому

    amazing koi what these go for

    • @ThePondDigger
      @ThePondDigger  10 років тому

      marvin colato The koi in this video ranged from 500.00 to 2,500.00!!! Amazing!!

  • @MrJohnblaine
    @MrJohnblaine 5 років тому

    Gorgeous

  • @okkoem
    @okkoem 10 років тому

    what kind of camera u guys use , it's very good quality.

    • @ThePondDigger
      @ThePondDigger  10 років тому

      okkoem Glad you noticed! It is a very expensive camera!!! CanonEOS and the lenses are crazy money too!! My Producer is very particular about his equipment. We are using an 18 millimeter lens in this video. You will notice during our How To build a Koi Pond Series we purchased a 50 millimeter lens so we coming out with different perspectives! We love this!!!!

  • @danielherrera1431
    @danielherrera1431 8 років тому +8

    Lol sure sure sure! !!

    • @ThePondDigger
      @ThePondDigger  8 років тому +3

      +Daniel Herrera LOL ya, ya, ya we know! :)

  • @evealtatravels8255
    @evealtatravels8255 4 роки тому

    OMG, stunning 😍

  • @MsDonna52
    @MsDonna52 8 років тому +1

    beautiful fish. how do they keep predators out?

    • @SteviiLove
      @SteviiLove 7 років тому

      Donna B they don't taste good which is why they thrive

  • @wesbrown460
    @wesbrown460 6 років тому

    UPDATE, UPDATE, UPDATE???
    SURE, SURE, SURE!!!

  • @yamidzphone1887
    @yamidzphone1887 3 роки тому +3

    So this is kaido 🐲🐲🐲🐲

  • @JackOfAllTrades0404
    @JackOfAllTrades0404 8 років тому +1

    Does Sean have an Instagram where he posts photos of these beautiful koi and his life as a koi judge? If so what is it!

    • @ThePondDigger
      @ThePondDigger  8 років тому

      +Cheesus shawn does have an istagram page but he is not super active on it. His handle is @shawnisfun Tell him you and I spoke on UA-cam and we want him to step his game up! Thank you for participating

  • @adasieq8900
    @adasieq8900 6 років тому

    I've got one Beni kikokuryu carp in my tank :)

  • @nightcoremeow6749
    @nightcoremeow6749 7 років тому

    They are beautiful♥

  • @StarBeth92
    @StarBeth92 8 років тому +6

    i wonder how dragon koi tastes

  • @cian4391
    @cian4391 7 років тому

    "sure sure sure"
    heard it too often

  • @cameronward1328
    @cameronward1328 10 років тому +1

    Are they expensive

  • @V3rnSqwd5611
    @V3rnSqwd5611 7 років тому

    Do they got this kind at petco?

  • @darkjay3312
    @darkjay3312 9 років тому

    Too cool

  • @sanglabagang6052
    @sanglabagang6052 7 років тому

    I never knew why these dumb fishes cost so much..........now I realise how dumb I was .......these are ......jussssttttttt maaaggnificent......totally an art..

    • @ThePondDigger
      @ThePondDigger  7 років тому

      what a great comment. thank you so much for watching! Follow me on SnapChat for daily pondpro-tips! Username is theponddigger