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Homeowner went shopping for koi fish for her backyard pond, but came home with more than anticipated

"Your pond landscape is so beautiful!" ...
AOL

Playing it Koi: Hobby turns into a business with colorful results

Dr. Seuss didn't precisely foretell the story of Kevin and Tonya Colopy and their hobby-turned-business – Happy Koi of Greenville – when his rhyme was published in 1960. But it's not far off the mark.
Business Insider

A koi fish seller says business is booming, thanks to his careful attention to detail. He sometimes visits 20 breeders a day to source fish that can sell for thousands.

Sourcing and selling koi carp — some of the most expensive pet fish in the world — can be both a profitable business and an enjoyable pursuit. This is especially true for Tim Waddington, the owner of ...
Columbus Dispatch

Ohio Koi brings mega shopping center, thousands more fish to Sunbury

Ohio Koi, a fish farm in Sunbury, is the largest importer of Japanese koi in the state. The company is opening a new 13,000-square-foot retail greenhouse called Mega-1 in March. Koi prices can range ...
Forbes

The Incredible Tale Of How The Common Carp Evolved Into The $1,000 Koi

Once a simple food fish, koi have transformed into living jewels, with some fetching sky-high prices in the global luxury market. Here's how this happened. In the world of high-end pets, few creatures ...