between Koi carp and grass carp 1. The appearance is different: although both Koi carp and grass carp belong to Cyprinidae, their difference is still very big. First of all, the color of grass carp is less, most of them are gray-green, and the color is monotonous. In contrast, the color of Koi is more, there are three colors: black, white and red. Then there is the body shape. Grass carp are mostly slender, and their dorsal fins are relatively backward. Koi are fat, and their dorsal fins are relatively forward.
2. Different functions: Grass carp and koi carp have different functions. Grass carp is now mainly used as food fish and is widely distributed. They can be found in many Asian countries. Koi are raised as ornamental fish because of their bright colors.
of koi carp 1. Density: Koi carp has a large size when they grow up, so the breeder needs to control the feeding density, so as to make them grow and develop better.
2. Water temperature: Koi can adapt to a wide range of temperatures, but the most suitable temperature for their survival is between 20 and 27 degrees Celsius. The higher the temperature, the faster their metabolism. But above 27 degrees Celsius, they will produce discomfort.
3. Water quality: Koi does not require high water quality. The breeder only needs to change the water regularly to keep the water clean. Usually, the water can be changed once every 3-7 days, and the amount of water changed each time is controlled at one third of the total amount of water.
4. Feeding: Koi is an omnivorous animal, and the breeder needs to feed it with animal feed and live bait, so as to ensure a balanced nutrition.
