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How to feed koi and what food to eat

Anyuan
Practicing veterinary physician
Koi is usually fed one to three times a day, and it is advisable to ensure that the fish can be eaten within 3-5 minutes. According to the different growth conditions of koi, the feeding frequency is different. If it is a juvenile fish, it can be fed several times a day, and a small amount of feeding can promote its growth. If it is an adult fish, it is enough to feed it once a day. If it is fed too much, it will become obese, which is unfavorable to its health and viewing.
How to feed koi and what food to eat 1. How to feed koi

Feeding koi usually takes one to three times a day, and it is advisable to ensure that the fish can finish eating within 3-5 minutes. According to the different growth conditions of koi, the feeding frequency is different. If it is a juvenile fish, it can be fed several times a day, and a small amount of feeding can promote its growth. If it is an adult fish, it is enough to feed it once a day. If it is fed too much, it will become obese, which is unfavorable to its health and viewing.

2. What food does koi eat

1. Animal feed: Animal feed mainly includes fish and insects, Cyclops, water earthworms, paramecium, wigglers and so on. This kind of food can survive for a long time in the fish tank, which can stimulate Koi's interest in eating. This kind of feed also contains a lot of protein, vitamins and other nutrients, which can promote the hair color and growth of koi.

2. Plant feed: Although animal feed is the main feed for koi, there should also be a proper amount of plant feed, such as weeds and aquatic plants. This can ensure the balance of nutrition, which is beneficial to its growth, but it cannot be fed this feed for a long time.

3. Synthetic feed: Synthetic feed is rich in protein, sugar, vitamins, inorganic salts and fat, which can ensure the normal growth of koi. Eating these foods can also enhance the resistance of koi fish, so that they are not easy to get sick. Furthermore, eating this kind of food will make koi fish's hair color more uniform and make their gonads develop more soundly.

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