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Assuming you came here from the page that tried to answer the question "What is the difference between koi and goldfish?" then you should have some idea. But this guest article gives you a slightly different slant. Plus more things to think about perhaps when deciding between goldfish vs koi.

How to Choose between Goldfish and KOI

by Brett Fogle

Many people have asked us over the years "Should I add goldfish or KOI (or both) to my pond? The answer is "it depends."

Goldfish are better suited to smaller water gardens and ponds, in the 50 - 500 gallon range.

Goldfish are extremely hardy and easy to care for, which makes them the perfect choice for the new pond owner or water gardener.

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KOI Feeding
KOI, on the other hand, require a little more knowledge and better water quality in most cases, than goldfish and are better suited to the more experienced pond keeper. KOI generally thrive best in ponds over 500 gallons (the bigger - the better.)

This is because KOI can grow quite large and therefore require more water in the pond for proper biological breakdown of waste. KOI are also more expensive (and harder to replace) than goldfish, so this should also be taken into account before filling your new pond full of KOI fish.

Let's not stop now. Here are some more goldfish vs. koi considerations

Goldfish vs Koi