Koi Food And Feeding

KOI FOOD -- Choosing the right food for Koi is one on the most important decisions you must make to get good koi.
Koi Food used for colour enhancing, growth stimulating ,sustaining foods and medicine.A Koi's metabolism functions best at temperatures above 70º F/721ºC.Koi food is divided into five categories, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.Squash, bread, peas, citrus fruits and watermelon are good sources of carbohydrates.High quality protein and natural amino acid source to maximize growth and performance.

Carotenoids (Natural Color Enhancers) , Spirulina (Pacifica) single most effective natural pigmentation source.


Krill (Shrimp Meal) – Natural source of B-Carotene & Astaxanthin for red pigment.

Alfalfa Meal – Natural source of yellow pigment.

Marigold Extract – Natural colorant due to its orange-red color.

Essential Amino Acids – including Taurine, for optimum growth, health & performance of Koi.

Vitamin A, D, E, K, B1, B2, B6, B12, Biotin, Choline & Folic Acid.

Vitamin C – Maintains immune system for increased disease resistance.

Koi cannot eat a large amount of food at one time because they do not have stomachs. Feed smaller quantities more frequently for better nutritional absorption. Cheap Koi food has a low nutrition and even a high feed rate will not result in good body structure or growth.
Furthermore the filter system plays an essential role in feeding. If you have a good filter system the feed rate (in terms of filter capacity) does not matter anymore. Any food give just passes the intestines and the ingredients will be absorbed in a quite short time.
Any excess will be excreted. Therefore it is better to give the daily food rate split into 4-6 portions.


To optimize Koi body conformation it helps to have

• big water volume per koi /big pond - low number of koi

• create a strong current (additional pumps that run from time to time).

The current is like a "workout" for the koi and they would build up more muscles and less fat.

Feeding Koi only as much as the fish will eat in about 3 to 5 minutes. Below Table give guide feeding koi:

Water Temp. (°C.)	Feeding Frequency	Food Type
Less than 10º	Do not feed Koi.	Temperatures at 50° F. of more than one month may require supplemental feedings of low protein and high carbohydrates.
10-13	2-3 times a week if Koi are hungry.	High carbohydrate, low protein, laxative type foods. Wheat germ, Cheerios®, squash, lettuce and brown bread.
13-15	4-5 times per week if Koi are hungry.	Add low protein (25%) pellets along with vegetables. Increase quantities gradually as temperature increases.
15º	Once per day six days per week.	Low protein (25%) pellets along with high carbohydrate vegetables and fruit.
15-18	Once per day every day.	Gradually increase protein in pellets (35%) and quantity of pellets. Vary diet with vegetables and fruit.
18-22	Once or twice per day.	Bulk of diet should be 35% protein pellets. Add fruits, vegetables, and plankton for variety.
22-26	3 to 4 times per day.	High protein pellets (35% to 40%) with color enhancers. Add plankton, vegetables, fruits, and shrimp.

Example Koi Food Product

1. Nozomi Koi Food

NOZOMI KOI



FOOD is manufactured by Daiwa Fine Foods, an aquatic division of Daiwa Fine Chemicals Co. Ltd., Kobe, Japan. Daiwa is known world-wide for its research and development in the animal health industry.

New technology has now been introduced into the aquatic industry and has proven effective in promoting the health, vitality and brilliance of Koi.

Nozomi Koi food is manufactured under stringent quality control measures, emphasizing nutrition and natural immune system enhancers. Nozomi Koi food uses only natural ingredients to achieve natural color and flavor.

2.MIRACLE KOI FOOD

Miracle Koi Food provides the same high value protein that Mother Nature supplies in the Japanese ponds. Nutritional things such as pupae, larva, krill, shrimp etc.
Shortly after Koiman started importing beautiful japanese Koi he found within a year or two the Koi lost much of their color.
Koi Color loss problems.
Koiman believed that nutrition and perfect water quality were the absolute KEY to maintaining champion qualities and growth in Koi. The Clearwater Biological Filter took care of the water quality, so the Koi Food testing began.
Miracle Koi Food, Discovering Champion Quality.

We understand "TODAY" that high value protein was the missing link in the Koi food available.

3. SUGIYAMA KOI FOOD

Manufacturer: Nihon-Hai Goushiryou

Wheat Germ: Crude Protein (min 39%), Crude Fat (min 4%), Crude Fiber (max 5%), Ash (max 15%)
Super Growth (Seseragi): Crude Protein (min 55%), Crude Fat (min 10%), Crude Fiber (max 5%), Ash (max 3%)
Hi Growth: Crude Protein (min 39%), Crude Fat (min 7%), Crude Fiber (max 5%), Ash (max 13%)
Color (Beninohana): Crude Protein (min 35%), Crude Fat (min 4%), Crude Fiber (max 3%), Ash (max 12%)

4.Ultra Balance KOI FOOD

This premium color-enhancing diet provides optimum levels of digestible protein, energy, vitamins, and minerals. It includes the essential amino acids for the overall growth, health, and performance of your Koi when fed as directed.

Formulated for water temperatures 64°F (18°C) and above.

Features

White Fish Meal – High quality protein and amino acid source to promote growth & health.
Carotenoids - (Natural Color Enhancers)
• Spirulina (Pacifica) – single most effective natural pigmentation source.
• Krill (Shrimp Meal) – Natural source of B-Carotene & Astaxanthin for red pigment.
• Alfalfa Meal – Natural source of yellow pigment.
Essential Amino Acids – Including Taurine; for optimum growth, health & performance of Koi.
Exclusive Vitamin & Mineral Pack – Includes Vitamin A, D, E, K, B1, B2, B6, B12, Biotin, Choline & Folic Acid.
Stay C (Stabilized Vitamin C) – Maintains immune system for increased disease resistance.
Diamond V Yeast – Stimulates overall immune response and improves digestibility.
No Artificial Colors or Dyes
Extruded floating pellets – Maintain water clarity for the enjoyment of your pond.
Guaranteed Quality & Freshness – Re-sealable foil packaging (available in 20oz, 5 lb & 22 lb sizes).


Picture Taken From Enkoi.