Clean Mud Ponds
Why the murkiest water raises the clearest champions.
At first glance, mud ponds don’t look like much. You can’t see the bottom. You can’t even see the fish most days. But ask any serious breeder—and they’ll tell you: mud ponds are where the best koi are grown.
At Robert’s Koi Farm, we raise our koi in natural, clay-bottom ponds on blue mud soil—the same mineral-rich foundation used in top Japanese farms. Located in Fort Langley, BC, our land is uniquely suited for raising koi the right way.
Why Mud?
Clay-rich mud—especially the fine blue clay on Robert’s property—contains trace minerals that do wonders for koi. It enhances skin quality, supports color development, and encourages steady, healthy growth.
In a clear pond, you might see the fish more often—but you don’t get the same results. In a mud pond, koi interact with a natural ecosystem. They forage, move freely, and grow the way nature intended—with fewer stressors and better conditions for long-term development.
The Benefits of Mud Ponds
Mineral-rich environment – Blue mud soil provides koi with essential minerals that help bring out strong whites (shiroji), deep reds (hi), and natural luster.
Room to grow – Our spacious ponds reduce stress and support balanced body development.
Resilient koi – Exposure to natural outdoor conditions builds stronger immune systems and healthier fish.
Living ecosystem – Mud ponds host natural bacteria and plankton, giving koi a diverse environment to thrive in.
What Sets Robert’s Koi Apart
Most local sellers raise fish in tanks or sterile liner ponds—easier to manage, but lacking the natural benefits koi need to flourish.
Robert’s land in Fort Langley is special. The blue mud on-site offers the kind of mineral content and stability that’s hard to replicate. Combined with natural pond systems, hands-on care, and strict health monitoring, Robert’s koi are raised in one of the most trusted environments in Western Canada.
We don’t drain our ponds or stress our fish out for show. We give them time and space to develop in peace—and it shows.
Trust What You Can’t See
We don’t rely on clear water to prove quality. We rely on the right environment, clean practices, and the health of the fish themselves. When you buy from Robert’s Koi Farm, you’re buying from someone who’s committed to doing things right—even if it means you don’t always get a perfect view.
Because behind every beautiful koi… is a whole lot of clean mud.