QuestionHow do you tell if you have a male or female koi?
and How do you keep the pond from turning green?
AnswerWhen they're adults, female koi are much wider and less skinny than males. It's mostly a matter of body shape. See my page on koi at http://www.fishpondinfo.com/koi.htm
New ponds normally get green water. See my page on pond algae at http://www.fishpondinfo.com/plants/algae2.htm for details on how to keep a clear pond like I have. The main things are few animals, lots of plants, good filtration, good bacteria, and barley straw. Good luck!
Robyn