| Koi carp have become a favorite among pet lovers | | | | fish supplies. Biofilters generate what is known as a |
| and freshwater fish enthusiasts, not only because of | | | | nitrogen cycle which effectively removes these |
| their vibrant colors and elegant grace, but also | | | | chemical byproducts. |
| because of their bubbly personalities. They are | | | | Give the Right Food, at the Right Amount, at the |
| energetic swimmers who love to show off, and are | | | | Right Times |
| known to glide over to their watchers in greeting and | | | | Koi fish love to eat, but feeding them too much isn't |
| eat from their master's hand. However, while they | | | | advisable. Koi fish will not die of overeating, but the |
| bring a lot of joy to our lives, we tend to forget that | | | | water can become toxic from expelling too much |
| we also need to return the favor. Providing them the | | | | waste. Protein and carbohydrates is an essential part |
| proper koi fish supplies are a good way to start | | | | of the koi's diet, so insects, worms, fresh fruits and |
| showing our appreciation. | | | | vegetables cut into small bits are ideal food sources. |
| Have a Right-Sized Pond | | | | Processed foods are used merely as supplements, |
| Give them enough room to grow in, not just to swim | | | | and usually do not contain the right amount of |
| in. Koi fish tend to grow large quickly, so make sure | | | | protein a koi needs. |
| you get your facts straight early on when calculating | | | | Add Pond Decor |
| the number of fish with the size of the pond. 500 | | | | Plants, rocks and waterfalls or fountains enhance the |
| gallons of water for every koi should do the trick, or | | | | beauty of the pond, and at the same time serve as |
| if you're patient with numbers, try using the formula | | | | a source of recreation for the koi fish. However, |
| of 10 gallons for every inch of koi measured | | | | these koi fish supplies also have useful purposes. |
| collectively. A depth of 4 feet is ideal when the pond | | | | Plants are good at keeping the water clear. When |
| is located in a place that has cold winter climates, and | | | | hunger strikes, koi have the plants to nibble on, or if |
| there is a high probability of the water freezing. | | | | predators are lurking nearby, plants are there to hide |
| Otherwise, 3 feet deep is sufficient. | | | | behind. Rocks provide great hiding places as well. |
| Have Effective Filtration Systems | | | | Waterfalls and fountains keep water from getting |
| Mechanical filtration should be used together with | | | | stagnant. Some say that a net or covering over the |
| biological filtration systems. Mechanical filters are only | | | | pond is also an effective deterrent against predators. |
| able to gather and eliminate solids such as insects, | | | | Koi fish supplies are not that difficult to acquire, as |
| dead algae and koi discharge, but the ammonia and | | | | long as you use your imagination and love your koi |
| nitrate given off by fish waste will remain. An | | | | enough to be worried about their welfare. At the end |
| accumulation of these chemicals can cause the death | | | | of the day, the best reward for your efforts is |
| of koi, making these filters one of the essential koi | | | | always seeing your koi healthy and happy. |