Hakuna Matata Koi
UnclaimedKoi dealer in Mesa, Arizona
Hakuna Matata Koi is a family-run koi dealer in Mesa, Arizona founded by Melissa and Mike Watkins, who grew the business from garage tubs into a storefront and obtained a direct import license from Japan. Its main supplier relationship is with Nagoshi Koi Farm in Toyama Prefecture, and it ships imported and domestic koi to hobbyists nationwide from its Mesa location.
Visit website ↗ 602-898-4564
At a glance
- Shipping
- Ships nationwide
- Visit in person
- Yes — open to visitors
- Price bracket
- Quality selected koi, roughly $100–$500 · High-grade imported koi, $500–$5,000 (price guide)
- Operating since
- Not stated
- Quarantine practice
- Not stated — ask before buying
- Health guarantee
- Not stated — ask before buying
Where their koi come from
Hakuna Matata Koi imports koi rather than breeding its own. Japanese breeder sources they name:
- Nagoshi Koi Farm
- Matsukura Koi Export
Community reputation
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Sources for this listing (4)
- https://www.azfamily.com/2025/10/01/mesa-business-imports-sells-high-quality-koi-japan/ — family-owned by Melissa and Mike Watkins, grew from a home garage into a Mesa storefront, holds a direct import license from Japan, primary breeder relationship with Nagoshi Koi Farm (Toyama Prefecture), ships to hobbyists nationwide (accessed 2026-08-29)
- https://hakunamatatakoi.com/shop/ols/products/import-s981-gin-rin-sanke-15 — product listing confirming Gin Rin Sanke stock bred by Nagoshi Koi Farm (accessed 2026-08-29)
- https://hakunamatatakoi.com/shop/ols/products/s1746-gin-rin-platinum-ogon-imported-16-dot-5 — product listing confirming imported Gin Rin Platinum Ogon stock (accessed 2026-08-29)
- https://hakunamatatakoi.com/shop/ols/products/b549-sanke-butterfly-imported-6-5-12-with-tail-364d3a — product listing confirming imported Sanke Butterfly stock and address (accessed 2026-08-29)