Their best koi swim in temperature-controlled water and eat from an automatic feeder that doses handfuls of pellets seven times a day. But the club welcomes entry-level koi-keepers, too, said Jokerst.

Christina M. Eddleston's Ware ponds will be included in the Pioneer Valley Water Garden and Koi Club 26th Annual Pond Tour July 13 and 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The 31 koi donated by Joseph Zuritsky are already living in the pond at the Japanese House and Garden. More will be introduced in May, when the water is warmer. (Emma Lee/WHYY) Joseph Zuritsky (right) ...