The Koi Net, Inc.

The Koi Net, Inc. Japanese Koi Fish for sale and Koi Pond construction.. Contact for more info.. Specializing in High quality Japanese Koi imported from Japans top breeders.

Also Design and Construct Koi ponds and offer unique landscaping services. We provide pond maintenance services and expert advice on Pond filtration and proper Koi care. Let us know if we can help you build your own oasis!

06/20/2026

4 new matsukawabaki added to our stock

Popular Koi VarietiesOur nursery features a diverse selection of Japanese koi throughout the year. Depending on availabi...
06/15/2026

Popular Koi Varieties

Our nursery features a diverse selection of Japanese koi throughout the year.

Depending on availability, you may find popular varieties such as Kohaku, Sanke, Showa, Shiro Utsuri, Hi Utsuri, Tancho, Ogon, Kujaku, Asagi, Goshiki, Butterfly Koi, and other specialty imports from Japan’s most respected breeders.

Japanese Koi Sales. Premium Quality Koi available in South Florida.

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https://thekoinet.com/





The infamous Kohaku 🐟 The Story of "Lil Sister" – A Koi That Should Have Never Left JapanPictured here is "Lil Sister," ...
06/15/2026

The infamous Kohaku
🐟 The Story of "Lil Sister" – A Koi That Should Have Never Left Japan

Pictured here is "Lil Sister," a remarkable Kohaku that became one of our most treasured koi and ultimately earned Champion honors in competition.

Her story begins in Niigata, Japan—the birthplace of Nishikigoi. In October 2004, the Niigata Chuetsu Earthquake struck the region with devastating force. The earthquake and resulting landslides destroyed homes, damaged breeder facilities, and caused many of the famous mud ponds on the mountainsides to collapse or slide away. The disaster affected nearly every breeder in the area and forced difficult decisions that would shape the future of the hobby.

Because so many mud ponds and breeding facilities were lost, some breeders were forced to sell koi that under normal circumstances would have remained in Japan as future broodstock.

Lil Sister was one of those special fish.

She possessed the qualities breeders dream about in a Kohaku: exceptionally clean shiroji (white skin), deep and rich beni (red pigmentation), tremendous body conformation, and the kind of presence that immediately commands attention. Many believed she had the potential to become an important breeding fish.

Fortunately for us, a small group of these extraordinary koi made their way to the United States following the disaster. Lil Sister eventually became part of our collection and quickly established herself as our prized possession.

As she matured, her beauty continued to improve. Her powerful frame, snow-white skin, and thick, lacquer-like beni made her stand out wherever she was shown. She ultimately earned Champion recognition and became a fish that visitors always remembered.

Today, Lil Sister represents more than just a beautiful Kohaku. She is a living reminder of a pivotal moment in koi history—a time when a natural disaster changed the future of many famous koi farms and unexpectedly allowed a few truly exceptional koi to find new homes around the world.

Some koi are beautiful.

Some koi are champions.

And a rare few become part of koi history.

Historical Note:
The earthquake occurred in October 2004, and many of the koi movements and sales occurred during the recovery period that followed into 2005, which is likely why many hobbyists remember it as the "2005 earthquake period."

Reference [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Ch%C5%ABetsu_earthquake?utm_source=chatgpt.com "2004 Chūetsu earthquake"





Filtration Specialists Koi Pond experts Building Healthy Ecosystem For Koi to Thrive. Premium Quality Koi available in ...
06/15/2026

Filtration Specialists
Koi Pond experts Building Healthy Ecosystem For Koi to Thrive.

Premium Quality Koi available in South Florida.

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Japanese Koi Pond Consultation Koi Pond experts Building Healthy Ecosystem For Koi to Thrive. Premium Quality Koi avail...
06/15/2026

Japanese Koi Pond Consultation
Koi Pond experts Building Healthy Ecosystem For Koi to Thrive.

Premium Quality Koi available in South Florida.

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Japanese Koi Pond Maintenance.Koi Pond experts Building Healthy Ecosystem For Koi to Thrive. Premium Quality Koi availa...
06/15/2026

Japanese Koi Pond Maintenance.
Koi Pond experts Building Healthy Ecosystem For Koi to Thrive.

Premium Quality Koi available in South Florida.

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https://thekoinet.com/





Japanese Koi Sales. Premium Quality Koi available in South Florida. Reach out for details. Visit our website https://t...
06/15/2026

Japanese Koi Sales. Premium Quality Koi available in South Florida.

Reach out for details.
Visit our website
https://thekoinet.com/





Tancho Showa - This gem blends the iconic Tancho head marking with the powerful black-and-white contrast of a Showa. Thi...
06/15/2026

Tancho Showa -

This gem blends the iconic Tancho head marking with the powerful black-and-white contrast of a Showa. This rare and highly sought-after variety is valued for its balanced body pattern and distinctive red circle centered on the head.










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Pompano Beach, FL

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm

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