About Us

Passion Over Profit

Owner Greg Bickal has been a koi and pond hobbyist for decades- even prior to Bickal Koi Farm's opening in 1999. As a full-time computer programmer, Greg operates Bickal Koi Farm on the side solely to connect with other hobbyists, and to share his passion and knowledge of koi with others.

Ensuring Health and Safety

To significantly reduce the possibility of our koi contracting parasites or viruses, we do not allow any new koi or plants into Bickal Koi Farm waters or mix our koi with other fish such as Game Fish, or Paddlefish or High-Fin Sharks. Our water is tested weekly for Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, KH (carbonate hardness) and PH. for optimum koi health; and have our koi themselves regularly tested for diseases by Dr. Kevin Novak Loyola University in Chicago.

Giving Back

Greg Bickal is one of the founders of the Eastern Iowa Pond Society, volunteering countless hours to building a sense of community for pond and koi enthusiasts in the area. In addition, Bickal Koi Farm is veteran owned, and offers discounts specifically for men and women in uniform.