Koi require seasonal changes to their diets. In the fall, we need to change the diets of our fish to a food with lower protein content. Normal summer-type koi feed has protein levels in the range of 35-40% (or higher) depending on the type of food used. For colder water feeding, we need to switch to a food with a lower protein content, somewhere in the range of 30-32%. The reason? It is protein content in food that is a major contributor to ammonia production by the fish. By lowering the protein levels in the food, we thereby lower the ammonia output. It is important to note that 65% of the ammonia produced is not from feeding but a result of normal respiration. Thus it is important to make sure we control the 35% that we can. Below, and courtesy of the Hikari USA Company, I have posted the protein levels and contents of three favorite koi foods. The first is a high-growth food, normally fed only during summer months. Note the protein level. Hikari Hi-Growth Koi With Championship Size & Form Can Be Yours! Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein 42% Min. (Green) Crude Protein 25% Min. (Yellow) Crude Fat 8% Min. (Green) Crude Fat 7% Min. (Yellow) Crude Fiber 1.5% Max. (Both) Moisture 10% Max. (Both) Ash 12% Max. (Green) Ash 7% Max. (Yellow This food is a basic stable diet for koi and fed normally only during warmer months as well. The fish will not grow as fast nor will the filter system complain as much. Hikari Staple Preferred Daily Diet For Koi & Other Pond Fish Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein 35% Min. Crude Fat 3% Min. Crude Fiber 5% Max. Moisture 10% Max. Ash 12% Max. This type of food is a good cold-water food because of the reduced protein levels and ease of digestability. Note the low protein levels. Hikari Wheat-Germ Easily-Digested Daily Diet For Koi & Other Pond Fish Providing Outstanding Conditioning Of The Skin Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein 30% Min. Crude Fat 4% Min. Crude Fiber 4% Max. Moisture 10% Max. Ash 12% Max. Next, as the water temperatures drop into the 55-degree range, the koi’s metabolism begins to slow and its need for nutrition reduces as well. This slowing of the koi’s nutritional needs also allows us to reduce the amount of food we provide to the fish. You will begin to notice that the koi are less active, except during times when the sun warms the pond and they begin to form groups at the bottom. Occasionally the fish will graze on the algae growing on the sides and bottom of the pond and seem quite content to do nothing more.
 
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  Quan.   Description Price
1.   Hikari Staple Medium 1.1 lbs
Recommended for fish 3-7 inches, helps them grow more colorful and strong.
Item No. HK1342		 $14.00
2.   Hikari Staple 4.4 lbs
Includes all the premium nutrition your goldfish and koi need to grow strong. Floating pellets are stabilized with vitamin C.
Item No. HK1370		 $14.00
3.   Hikari Staple 11 lbs
Includes all the premium nutrition your goldfish and koi need to grow strong. Floating pellets are stabilized with vitamin C.
Item No. HK1382		 $95.00
4.   Hikari Gold Mini 1.1 lbs
Hikari Gold provides active color enhancement that brings out the natural beauty and true colors of your koi and goldfish.
Item No. HK2242		 $20.00
5.   Hikari Gold Medium 1.1 lbs
* Provides active color enhancement that brings out the true colors and natural beauty of your Koi. * Floating pellets are stabilized with vitamin C.
Item No. HK2342		 $20.00
6.   Hikari Gold Medium 4.4 lbs
*Provides active color enhancement that brings out the true colors and natural beauty of your Koi.* Floating pellets are stabilized with vitamin C.
Item No. HK2370		 $75.00
7.   Hikari Gold Medium 11 Lbs
*Provides active color enhancement that brings out the true colors and natural beauty of your Koi.* Floating pellets are stabilized with vitamin C.
Item No. HK2382		 $165.00
8.   Hikari Gold Large 1.1 lbs
* Provides active color enhancement that brings out the true colors and natural beauty of your Koi. * Floating pellets are stabilized with vitamin C. LARGE PELLETS
Item No. HK2442		 $20.00
9.   Hikari Wheat Germ Winter Koi Food
Highly nutritious, easily assimilated and absorbed koi food that is safe and all season. 32% crude protein. Ingredients: wheat germ meal, krill meal, wheat flour, rice germ meal, bran, gluten meal. Stabilized with Vitamin E and C. Save on larger sizes
Item No. HIK06242		 $12.60
$14.00
10.   Hikari Excel 1.1 lbs
Highly Effective, Color Enhancing, Daily Diet for Koi
Item No. HK13342		 $30.00
All prices in US Dollars


One of the most pleasurable parts of being a pond owner is enjoying your fish.
DO NOT OVER FEED THEM!!!
Here are some signs of overfeeding.
* Cloudy or green water
* Fish waste that floats instead of sinking
* Fish start to lose their color
* You start to see foam on the surface of the pond
* There is unconsumed food after 2-3 minutes of feeding


In addition to a balanced diet of prepared foods high in vitamins and minerals, fish enjoy a treat now and then. Fresh watermelon, grapefruit, peas, and broccoli are popular. Try some your fish will love you for it. My fish love thawed and skinned frozen peas in the winter!

Questions on feeding your fish or need a certain product? Email me
 

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