LivefoodsKoi will relish a variety of livefoods, including cockles, worms and prawns. Earthworms can be fed to the fish all year round and, like prawns and cockles, are high in protein and soon become a favourite treat – a sure … Read More

Water quality and stocking densityWater quality affects the rate of growth because koi lose their appetites and may even stop eating if their environment is poor. Poor water quality can also affect the fish’s metabolism, thus hindering digestion of food. The … Read More

Feeding KoiIn addition to the peace and tranquility of Pond Keeping, spending time with your Koi can be equally rewarding.  Koi are very sociable and love a crowd of friends.  They are less apt to be shy when they are … Read More

Koi and all other fish are just like us in that they have particular dietary requirements. Naturally, koi will scavenge and root around a pond bottom as an aquatic pig eating worms, algae and debris, but where they are stocked … Read More