Feeding Koi Fish
Feeding koi fish is different because they are one of the few fish that actually don't have a stomach! They also have different feeding requirement according to their age and the temperature.
Feeding Koi
Koi fish don't have a stomach so they rely on their teeth and chewing as a starting point for digestion. The temperature and age also help you in determining how to feed them. Younger koi require more food and koi require less food in cooler temperatures.
* It's best to buy food specific for koi
* Floating pellets are good because any leftovers can be skimmed off the top
* In cold weather feed a food rich in wheat germ for easier digestion.
* It's best to buy food specific for koi
* Floating pellets are good because any leftovers can be skimmed off the top
* In cold weather feed a food rich in wheat germ for easier digestion.
How to Feed Your Koi Fish
Give only as much food as they can eat in 5 minutes
Feeding only small portions at a time
Feed 2x's a day for adult koi more for young koi
Feed them in the same area of the pond
Don't overfeed!
Feeding only small portions at a time
Feed 2x's a day for adult koi more for young koi
Feed them in the same area of the pond
Don't overfeed!
Koi Fish Food
Feeding Koi in Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
As the water temperature and activity of the koi decreases the food requirements will decrease as well. When the temperature gets below 50 degrees stop feeding them. As the water warms again to about 60 degrees you can start feeding them small quantity's once a day. Gradually increase food as water begins to warm.
Koi Fish Pond Care
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