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A Koi pond, properly maintained, is bliss to the senses. A well maintained pond is also vital to the health and happiness of the Koi. If you wish to call a part of nature your own, it’s mandatory that you maintain it in all its beauty and glory. Some natural factors that pose a challenge to the splendour of your Koi pond can’t be avoided. But proper care and maintenance from your side can definitely ensure a better life to your pond and to the Koi in your pond. An important factor in ascertaining that all goes well is getting the right kind of Koi fish supplies for your pond.
Here are some guidelines to choose the best possible quality supplies for your pond – including the fish, fish food and pond equipment.
The Koi for you;
° General Health – Ensure that the fish is healthy. A healthy fish would be agile and swimming swiftly but gracefully. Its movements should not be haphazard or frantic. It will not be gasping for air. There should be no spots or unhealthy dullness on the skin.
° Body shape – The shape should appear proportionate, balanced and full at the first glance. No part of the body – fins, tail, head – should be over or undersized. Females have fuller bodies compared to males.
° Colour – Very defined or bright colours are not desirable in young Koi. It might develop into an undesirable pattern as the fish grows. Look for healthy but emerging tones.
° You – You should ‘like’ the fish. Apart from the other definite features, it’s important that the fish appeals to you. Do not choose a Koi that is very ‘good’ but does not excite you.
Fish food:
* Ingredients – Food with high ash content is not good for Koi. Choose a food which is high in protein. Carefully read the constituents details given on the pack.
* Whole fish meal – This is a good and healthy option to choose. It is made of crushed whole fish and has almost all the elements that the Koi require. This is different from white fish meal which is made up of fish left overs. So be careful.
The Koi fish pond supplies:
° Water filtration system – Choose a system that is adequate for the size of pond you have. It is advisable to use a filter that can hold at least 10% of the total water in your pond. If you can get a bigger filter, it’s better.
° Pump – Again the power of the pump should be in relation to the size of the pond. Smaller ponds can have submersible pumps. For larger ponds it is advisable to install 2 small pumps instead of a single big one. Do not go by the capacity of the pump indicated on it. Decide on the basis of the actual quantity of water it will be able to pump in your conditions.
° UV sterilizer – It’s better to go for a water sterilizer than a water clarifier. A sterilizer kills 99% of the harmful bacteria along with floating green algae. Choose a size adequate for your pond size and flow rate.
° Aeration system – Proper oxygen supply into the water is essential to healthy growth of Koi. Install a good quality air pump to provide for this need. For a pond of less than 6′ deep, use surface aeration. For deeper ponds, use bottom aeration.
Ensure good quality at every step and for every aspect; and rest assured that your experience with Koi will be a qualitative one.
About the Author
Nelson writes koi fish here: http://www.koifishinformationcenter.com/koi-fish-supplies. He has raised, studied, bred and cared for hundreds of varieties of Koi. His twenty plus years of practical experience and research are available in his latest book,<a href=”<a href=”http://www.koifishinformationcenter.com”>http://www.koifishinformationcenter.com”> Insider’s Secrets To Raising Healthy Koi: The Ultimate Guide</a>.
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