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Can brocade carp freeze to death in winter? Matters needing attention in feeding fish ponds in northern China

Mike Ehrmantraut
2021-08-04 12:32:22
Koi generally does not freeze to death in winter, because koi is a fish with strong adaptability and strong adaptability to water temperature. They can all survive in water at 5-30 ℃. When the water temperature drops below 6 ℃, the activity and metabolic ability of koi will decrease, and it will almost stop foraging. When the water temperature is 2-4 ℃, they will be dormant, their metabolic ability will be reduced, and only the nutrients stored in the body will be consumed to maintain their life.
Can brocade carp freeze to death in winter? Matters needing attention in feeding fish ponds in northern China 1. Will the carp freeze to death in winter

In winter, the carp generally does not freeze to death because they have strong adaptability. However, in the north, it is recommended to keep brocade carp indoors in winter. Because long-term low water temperature environment will affect the growth and development of brocade carp, and also affect the quantity and quality of its offspring. Keeping warm measures should be taken when raising brocade carp in winter.

2. What should I pay attention to when raising koi fish in northern fish ponds

Kam carp is a symbol of good luck and is a kind of feng shui fish raised by fish lovers. Kam carp is gorgeous in appearance and highly ornamental. However, if you want to feed brocade carp well in the north with four distinct seasons, you really need to make some efforts:

1, fish pond feeding: the winter in the north is cold, and the temperature difference between day and night is relatively large. When the temperature is lower than 2 ℃ after sunset, cover the grass curtain or reed curtain. After the sun rises the next day, the grass curtain can be opened after the water temperature rises. The temperature around the koi fish pond can be properly increased. If there is icing, the ice surface should be smashed. In snowy weather, koi should also be covered with straw curtains. Don't lift the straw curtains immediately after the snow stops, so as to prevent the melted water of ice and snow from entering the fish pond and greatly cool the fish pond.

2. Feeding in fish pond: Before winter, high-quality Daphnia can be used to feed brocade carp, so that it can accumulate energy in the body and stick winter fat. This can greatly enhance their ability to keep out the cold. Artificial diet can be selected as food, and it is recommended to add foods with high fat content to the feed.

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