Koi Pond Filtration

Pond water quality is the key to enjoying Koi pond, so it is better to have a smaller pond with superb filtration capability than to have a large pond with undersized filters. Good Pond Filter Design make good koi pond water quality. If we have good water quality Koi will growth well and beautifull. Koi pond filtration not difficult or complicated. It can be very frustrating, time-consuming, and labor-intensive though if it is not carefully planned ahead as part of the pond system. Many koi hobby neophytes simply go ahead with the construction of their ponds with little thought about how filtration shall be set up and maintained. Subsequently each of them realizes that an important feature of the pond system is missing and has to do with a makeshift one after the fact, resulting in an underpowered filter with a fraction of the capacity that it should have. Koi pond filtration is the process of removing waste products and other harmful compounds from the koi pond, it is a basic requirement of koi keeping.

Without koi pond filtration, several things can and will most likely happen:
1) Koi pond will turn green, rendering the pond fish invisible.
2) parasites and other harmful life forms will easily spread from one fish to another.
3) Koi pond will become unsightly and foul-smelling.
4) the pond will be poorly aerated; and worst of all.
5) the water quality can become deadly to its inhabitants, which may lead to a massive fish kill. This reasonable if koi Pond filtration needed for every koi keepers.

Basic Requirenment To Built Koi Pond Filter

1. Proper planning and setting up of the filtration system, for every koi pond built. It is best to have this done while the pond is still in its planning stages as well. If not , It will also result in more frequent and labor-intensive cleaning of the filters. Sooner or later, the hobbyist will shell out more funds in order to correct his poor filtration set-up. This is not to mention the potential loss of expensive koi due to poor filtration.If The Koi Pond not proper planing koi keeper must clean water manually almost every day to get clean water. You must prepare koi pond design before built it.

2.Filter Volume
Recommend a filter volume of not less than 33% of the total pond volume. If We have koi pond with 9000 gallon , filter must not leess than 3000 gallon.Koi Pond Filter can separated in several chamber.There are 3 chamber foltir, 4 chamber etc.

3. Water flow rate
Water flow rate is another important point to consider when designing a Koi pond filter. Filtering the water requires a way by which dirty water will be passed through the filters and delivered back to the koi pond as clean water 24 hours a day. This is achieved by using water pumps. When one speaks of the filter flow rate, what is referred to is the rate at which the pump moves the water through the filter. Recommend a filter flow rate equivalent to displacing the entire pond volume within one hour.
Example if Koi Pond 9000 gallon in one hours pump must flow water 9000 gallon via filter.The filter flow rate should be based on the actual rate at which water is taken out of and returned back to the koi pond, not on what the pump is labeled to be capable of.

4. Water Pump Selection
There are two type of pumps used in koi keeping, the submersible pump and the recirculating pump. For small ponds and water falls, submersible pumps are preferred because they are unobtrusive and silent by virtue of their being submerged underwater while operating.
For large ponds, however, recirculating pumps would be the wiser choice because of their efficiency and long life. Most koi experts recommend setting up two pumps of smaller capacities than buying just one pump of higher capacity to meet the flow rate requirements.

Pond Filter Structure and Equipment

Pic.2. Comercial Filter Structure

Once the filter capacity and pump flow rate have been established, the filtration stages must be designed. Filters work best if they consist of numerous stages, with each stage specially designed to accomplish a filtration task that the others can not. Having such specially-designed filter stages will allow all harmful wastes and debris to be removed effectively.
A filtration system usually has a couple of stages for mechanically filtering out suspended debris,
and another couple of stages for biological filtration of the water.

1. Mechanical filtration , consists of physically trapping the particulate wastes and debris in the water.
Sand, beads, pads, and brushes are the commonly-used materials for mechanical filtration. Passing the water through these materials traps whatever suspended materials are in the water, e.g., leaves, twigs, fish feces, etc. The first mechanical filter stage usually uses brushes as the trapping medium, because these only trap the relatively larger debris in the water, allowing the smaller ones to pass through.

Japan Filter Matt For Mechanical Koi Pond Filter

The second mechanical filter stage usually uses Japanese filter mats, beads, or sand to trap the smaller particles in the water. More mechanical filter stages may be added, with the trapping size getting smaller as the filter stages progresses.

2. Biological filtration, as the name implies, employs natural biological processes to convert the harmful wastes excreted by the koi and those produced by decaying plant matter in the pond into less invasive compounds.
Koi excrete ammonia, which is deadly to koi in large doses. Certain anaerobic (non-oxygen-breathing) bacteria convert ammonia into nitrites, which are, unfortunately, also poisonous to koi. The good thing is, there are 'good' aerobic (oxygen-breathing) bacteria that convert nitrites into nitrates, which are no longer deadly to koi.
These 'good' bacteria are also known as nitrifying bacteria. Nitrifying bacteria occur freely in nature, and will populate your pond in time.

Bioball as Biologicall Filter Koi Pond

Biological filters usually use bio-balls, sintered glass, porous rocks, ceramic rings, or synthetic high-surface area particles as filter media. Biological filter media are designed to have as much surface area as possible for a given volume, in order to maximize the good bacteria population within the filters.

3.Chemical Filtration
Chemical filters make use of activated carbon as a filtration media that helps absorb chemicals. The carbon used can be cleaned in salt water and reused again. It is important not to use salt water in your pond when using a chemical filter as it might release some of the ammonia. Chemical filtration involves purifying the koi pond water of harmful chemicals by chemically binding them to the filter media. This method of filtration is extremely useful to remove chlorine, pesticides, heavy metals, ammonia and other chemical impurities from the pond water. Chemical filters can help improve the pond clarity and remove pond odor.

Activated Carbon as Chemical Filter Koi Pond

4. Bottom Drain

Bottom Drain

Bottom drain is a drain at the bottom of the pond where dirty water is sucked by the pump for transport to the filter chambers. The bottom drain is normally placed at the center of the koi pond, and should be the lowest point on the pond bottom. Thus, the entire pond bottom surface must slope towards the bottom drain. Pond with no bottom drain will need frequent cleaning of its floor.

Installing Bottom Drain to the pond

5. Ultraviolet Lamp
Ultraviolet lamp systems for killing algae may also be considered if green water is a persistent problem for you. In fact, many koi experts consider the uv sterilizer as a 'must-have' item for successful koi keeping .These are usually placed before the mechanical filters since uv light makes dead algae clump together. Not All Pond filter design need uv light to keep the water clear though, so you may want to go for this as well. If Biological Filter in the koi pond can't work in maksimum condition UV lamp can help reduce algae in our koi pond.

Ultra Violet Lamp

6. Surface Skimmer
Surface skimmers for removing wastes on the surface of the Koi pond will also be required by your pond. There are floating particle in the surface of koi pond from Koi feces, food etc. If not cleaned not good for water quality. Survae skimmer can remove it.

Floating Surface Skimmer Koi Pond

REFERENCE
1.Koiandpond
2.Abcpond
3.koicymru

How To Select Taishio Sanshoku/Sanke

Sanke or Taishio Sansoku is one of Koi Type from Gosanke Class, other type in gosanke are Kohaku and Showa.The word Sanke literally means tri-color, the three colors being red, white and black. in Japanese Characters, the word Sanke is also read Sanshoku, the term used in early works on Koi.Selecting a good sanke is very similar to selecting a good kohaku.

Basic Sanke Colors
Sanke is a three colored fish with hi (red) and sumi (black) markings on a white body.
- As with the Kohaku, the depth of these colors is very important. The white should be the color of snow - a yellowish white does not give a good background for the pattern to stand out and gives the fish a dull appearance.

- The head of the sanke, as in all varieties of koi, is one of the most important things to look at.
- The head should be the exact same head as kohaku. There must be red on the head and the red should go down to the nostrils.
- The nose is better if it is white.
- One eye may be covered in red as long as the red is not over-powering. Red is too over-powering when it covers both eyes.
- There Must Not Be Any Black On the head.
- Next look for an interesting pattern of red all the way down the body. Do not pick a koi with only red on the front half or on the back half of the body.
- The hi should be of the same quality as on a good Kohaku. It should be of deep hue and of uniform shade.
- The proportion of red to white should, again, be the same as on a good Kohaku. The base of any good Sanke pattern is a good Kohaku pattern.
- The sumi of a Sanke should be fine, uniform in shade and with good depth of color. It should be shiny in appearance. As sumi should overlay the Kohaku-style pattern, the markings need to be clearly defined in order to stand out.
Sumi can appear and disappear over the lifetime of a koi, and sumi of poor quality may be affected by water quality, temperature change and change of environment. Sumi markings on Sanke are also described by their position on the pattern of the koi, so sumi that appears on the white skin is known as "tsubo" sumi, while sumi that appears on the hi is known as "Kasane" sumi.

First black spot is on the shoulder (not on the head). If there is no black until further back on the fish, the head can look too elongated. The rest of the black further back on the fish should be in a nice pattern that is balanced and preferably in the white areas rather than on the red. Some black on the red pattern is alright but the more black in the white the better. The black spots are better if not much larger than a quarter and should not distract from the red pattern.
Modern sankes are basically kohakus with a few small black spots placed in the white field. Red should take up about 70% of the fish, the black about 10%, and the rest white.
At an early stage, look for a fish with a lot of interesting red and very little black. Black tends to come out later and if you start with too much black, the black may be too powerful later. The red may be bright red or orange-red because the red can improve with age. The white should be snow white or slightly pink white. Black develops later, so pick one with only a little black that is balanced now. Avoid any sanke that has a lot of small, black, peppery like spots. Pepper like spots can be a sign of poor quality.

The fins on the sanke should be either all white or white with black stripes. There should be no red in any of the fins. Be careful buying an early sanke with many black stripes in the pectoral fins. These sometimes develop too much black at a later stage.

Sanke Patterns
Although Sanke differ from Kohaku in that they have three colors, the criteria by which the two varieties are judged are very similar.


Sanke Head
There should be no sumi on the head of the Sanke. The head pattern required is the same as on a Kohaku: that is a large U shaped hi marking, which should not extend down over the whole face. Unusual shaped head patterns are not so easily tolerated as on Kohaku, possibly because there is an extra color on the fish and a "busy" pattern lacks elegance and visual impact.

Sanke Body
Large hi markings are preferred down the length of the Sanke's body, complemented by sumi markings, which should also extend the length of the body. Sumi marks should start at the shoulder. Sumi markings should be small in number - an excessive amount of small sumi markings gives the koi an untidy appearance. AKA Sanke - This is a Sanke whose hi markings extends the length of the body. Maurten Sanke - This is a Sanke with a separate hi marking on the head.

REFERENCE:
1.Pic From Narita Koi
2.Akca Library

Selecting Kohaku Koi Type

One of the most quoted phrases in koi keeping is that the hobbyist begins with Kohaku and ends with Kohaku. In fact, many new hobbyists overlook the Kohaku in preference for the brightly colored Ogon and other metallic koi because they feel that Kohaku look too much like goldfish! However, as they begin to appreciate the colors and patterns of koi, hobbyists often turn to Kohaku because of their simplicity and elegance. When looking at a large number of kohakus, perhaps hundreds at a time, the first thing I look for is a white tip at the front and back of the fish. It is preferable to have the red on the head of a kohaku to only go down about as far as the nostrils. Also, the head must have red on it. Don't pick a kohaku with an all white head. Red over the eyes of the koi used to be looked down upon, but in modern times it may come down over the eye. However, I think it is better if the red only comes down over one eye, not both eyes at the same time.

The head is generally one of the most important parts in an early koi. Now that you have several koi with acceptable head patterns, I look at the rest of the body. As I said earlier, I also look to see if there is a white patch right before the tail. If at all possible, I would like one there, but if all the rest of the koi has positive characteristics, this is not as important as the head.
For the body, I look for red that is balanced side to side and covers 70% of the body. This is so that as the koi grows up, and the white comes up, there is still adequate red on the body. The red on the body can be in a zig_zag pattern (inazuma), a three or four step pattern, or anything else that looks eye catching. If the red is straight with no signs of breaking, the pattern may be uninteresting as the koi grows. I also look for koi that are broad at the shoulders, have a large skull, and have relatively large pectoral fins. This generally means the koi will grow larger to compete in shows.
Colors
Kohakus are white koi with red (hi) markings. Ideally, the hi should have a good depth of color but, more importantly, the color should be of a uniform shade and the edge of the hi pattern should be well defined. This definition between white and hi markings is known as "kiwa". There appear to be two types of coloration. The purplish red hi is dark and does not fade easily. This color is considered to lack elegance and tends to splatter over the koi. Brownish red hi can produce a very fine, almost translucent, color but tends to fade easily. The white should be the color of fresh snow and free from blemishes. A poor white, which can be dirty yellow in appearance, will spoil an otherwise good Kohaku because the hi pattern will not stand out.The unity and balance of color and pattern on a Kohaku are of the utmost importance. As a general guideline, the hi should cover between 50 and 70 percent of the koi.

Patterns
Because Kohaku appears as such a simple koi in terms of coloration, the criteria by which they are judged is severe. The pattern is the last thing to consider when the koi is being judged but is probably the most discussed. Balance over the whole of the koi's body is the key to any pattern.

Head
On any Kohaku the hi pattern begins on the head. The traditional head pattern for the hi is a large U shape, which should reach down as far as the eyes. If the hi does not reach the eyes, the pattern can be balanced by "kuchibeni" or lipstick like markings. A hi marking that reaches the mouth is know as "hanatsuki" and a pattern that spreads over the face is called "menkaburi". Recently, koi keepers have begun to appreciate Kohaku with interesting or irregular shaped marking on the head.

Body
Large hi markings are preferred to small hi markings. A break in the pattern is preferred between the back of the head and the shoulder. Variation is also important. Koi grow from the abdomen, so when selecting a young Kohaku, look for a large pattern of hi. Balance of pattern over the body of the koi is most important. A Kohaku that has most of its hi pattern at the front of its body lacks balance and elegance.

Patterns
Inazuma: This is a continuous pattern, extending from the head to the tail, but with a zig zag look. Inazuma literally means lightning.
Nidan: Nidan means two and this koi has two hi markings.
Sandan This Koi has three hi markings.
Yondan: This Kohaku has four hi markings.
Goten-zakura: This koi has a cherry-blossom pattern. The hi is dappled and looks like clusters of grapes.
Kanoko: This fish actually is classified in the Kawarimono class and not Kohaku in shows. The head hi is solid but the body hi is dappled.

Tail
The end of the pattern is as important as the beginning. On a perfectly marked Kohaku, the hi pattern ends just before the tail joint.

Fins
Snow white fins are the perfect accompaniment to the red on white pattern of a large koi. As a general rule, hi extending into the fins is considered detrimental to the koi's markings. Hi in the pelvic fins is not a problem because it cannot be seen when the koi is judged.

Scalation
Scalation should be even all over the body of the koi. The Japanese prefer hi that is strong enough to disguise the individual scales. Scales that are visible because the hi is thin are known as "kokesuki". A Kohaku of any pattern with scales only along the dorsal and lateral lines is known as a Doitsu Kohaku.

When buying young kohakus, don't worry too much about the color. The white should preferably be snow white but may also be pink if it was color fed before shipping. Avoid kohakus with a dirty grayish_white. As for the red, it may be either bright red or orange_red. Many orange_red young kohakus turn a pretty red as they grow. Next make sure there are no red or black marks on any of the fins. A small red patch at the base of the pectorals may be okay. Also, make sure there are no black marks on the body. All red on the body should also be in sizeable patches, not in single scale areas (ie. small red spots).
Last, but not least, take the koi out in a show tub and check for any body defects or any signs of disease. If these exist, do not buy the fish no matter how nice it looks. I hope this information can give you some help in selecting kohakus. Who knows? In 7 years you may have a grand champion.

REFERENCE
AKCA Library
Japan Online

Koi Fish Tatoos : Koi Beauty Inspiring Body Ornament

Koi Beauty Inspiring people to make it as tatoos. Koi fish tattoos are beautiful and wildly popular right now. Koi fish tattoos of course have a long history and go all the way back to ancient Japanese times and it is a definte Japanese or Asian tattoo theme.Why Koi tatoos? According to Japanese legend if a koi succeeded in climbing the falls at a point called Dragon Gate on the Yellow River it would be transformed into a dragon. Based on that legend, it became a symbol of worldly aspiration and advancement.
More generally, the Japanese associate koi (also known as carp) with perserverance in adversity and strength of purpose. Because of its strength and determination to overcome obstacles, it stands for courage and the ability to attain high goals.
For the Japanese koi fish represent strngth and power because they are often able to lift their entire body up and jump out of the water.

Therefore the tattoos that represent koi fish often show them splahing in the water and water flying everywhere which shows of their strength. Plus as an added bonus they are an absolute beautiful fish and the colors of them lend themselves to a tattoos. The beautiful birght oranges mixed witht he blues of water make for an ideal tattoo plus since they are tradintally a Japanese tattoo they lend a sort of forgien mystery to their air.

* The Koi Fish is symbolic in the Buddhist Religion, representing courage. Humans 'swim' through the 'ocean of suffering' without fear, just like a fish swims through water.

* The Koi is symbolic with family. On Childrens Day Koi flags are raised, Black Koi the father, Orange/Red mother, Blue/White for a boy, red/pink for a girl.

* "There is another word to describe "love" which is "koi". The kanji character for "kokoro (heart)" is included as part of both kanji characters. Both "ai" and "koi" are probably translated as "love" in English. However, they have slightly different nuance: "Koi" is a love for the opposite sex, or a longing feeling for a specific person. It can be described as "romantic love" or "passionate love". While "ai" has the same meaning as "koi," it also has a definition of a general feeling of love. "Koi" can be selfish, but "ai" is a real love. Here are some lines that explain them well: Koi is always wanting. Ai is always giving."

* A koi tattoo is supposed to represent different things it just depends on the color and the amount of them and the direction they are swimming in the stream. 5 golden koi is supposed to represent eternal wealth and well being. Each color represents a specific meaning. Some people believe that the color of Koi Tattoo on your body should be in harmony with you and your surroundings.

* In general Koi are associated with good luck, plain and simple. The colors and size doesn't mean anything.
Koi Fish tattoos are now very popular among men and women. Typically men get them on their shoulders or calf and women like to get them as a lower back tattoo. There are a few out there that also get them as full back tattoos with more of a tradtional Asian design.

Add On Ideas: If you are looking for some way to enhance the koi fish tattoo and add more complexity to it you might wantto think about fallen cherry blossoms also as they are a very symbolic tattoo also.

REFERENCE
1.http://www.squidoo.com/
2. Wiki Answer
3. Pic From http://asianconnection71.com

Koi Living Jewels of the Orient, Good Reference For Koi Keepers

This Koi Book presented in an easy to understand format, from the origins of the hobby to the present, and the pictures are spectacular.This book can get from Online Koi Book Store. It is full of beautiful pictures and has lots of useful information, but it is not as exhaustive a reference as it would seem from its size. Each variety of koi is beautifully represented, and the chapters on nutrition and water quality are enlighteningto us Koi are hardy fish, relatively large in size, and the most practical way to keep them is in an outdoor pond. Nishikigoi is familiar name for koi . Water pond quality influences koi development. Combining text with illustrations, an important section of the book explains the requirements of a garden pond for koi, showing the filtration system and pointing out how it functions. Water Filter very urgent for good pond design.The water quality chapter wastes entire pages on step-by-step instructions on how to use a particular brand of water test (they come with instructions,we don't need this in a book). The filtration chapter is devoted almost exclusively to a particular filtration system that chapter's author designs and sells.

Most of the book concentrates on koi themselves, focusing on a brief history of koi, advice on buying koi, the fish's physiology, health care, feeding, breeding koi, showing koi, and joining koi clubs. An 80-page section tells all about koi variations, and features color photos of more than 100 varieties. Illustrated two-page spreads review each variety's history, and show both their more desirable and less desirable color markings. Here is a beautifully designed and illustrated volume that emphasizes the special satisfactions of keeping and breeding koi. Approximately 450 color photos and illustrations.

Published 01 November 2002.
Published by Barron's Educational Series.
208 pages Hardcover.
ISBN: 0764154486
ISBN-13: 9780764154485

Table Of Content

Introduction to Part One p. 10
Koi keeping--the enduring hobby p. 12
Water quality p. 20
Filtration p. 36
Designing and building a koi pond p. 54
Physiology and health care p. 76
Buying koi p. 96
Feeding koi p. 102
Showing koi p. 108
Breeding koi p. 116

Introduction to Part Two p. 124
Kohaku p. 126
Sanke p. 134
Showa p. 140
Utsurimono p. 146
Bekko p. 152
Asagi and Shusui p. 156
Koromo p. 160
Kawarimono p. 166
Hikarimuji p. 174
Hikarimoyo p. 178
Hikari Utsuri p. 184
Kin-Gin-Rin p. 188
Tancho p. 190
Doitsu p. 194
Index and Credits p. 198
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Koi Food And Feeding

Choosing the right food for Koi is one on the most important decisions you must make to get good koi.
Koi Food used for colour enhancing, growth stimulating ,sustaining foods and medicine.A Koi's metabolism functions best at temperatures above 70º F/721ºC.Koi food is divided into five categories, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.Squash, bread, peas, citrus fruits and watermelon are good sources of carbohydrates.High quality protein and natural amino acid source to maximize growth and performance.

Carotenoids (Natural Color Enhancers) , Spirulina (Pacifica) single most effective natural pigmentation source.

Krill (Shrimp Meal) – Natural source of B-Carotene & Astaxanthin for red pigment.

Alfalfa Meal – Natural source of yellow pigment.

Marigold Extract – Natural colorant due to its orange-red color.

Essential Amino Acids – including Taurine, for optimum growth, health & performance of Koi.

Vitamin A, D, E, K, B1, B2, B6, B12, Biotin, Choline & Folic Acid.

Vitamin C – Maintains immune system for increased disease resistance.

Koi cannot eat a large amount of food at one time because they do not have stomachs. Feed smaller quantities more frequently for better nutritional absorption. Cheap Koi food has a low nutrition and even a high feed rate will not result in good body structure or growth.
Furthermore the filter system plays an essential role in feeding. If you have a good filter system the feed rate (in terms of filter capacity) does not matter anymore. Any food give just passes the intestines and the ingredients will be absorbed in a quite short time.
Any excess will be excreted. Therefore it is better to give the daily food rate split into 4-6 portions.


To optimize the body conformation it helps to have

- big water volume per koi /big pond - low number of koi
- create a strong current (additional pumps that run from time to time).

The current is like a "workout" for the koi and they would build up more muscles and less fat.

Feeding Koi only as much as the fish will eat in about 3 to 5 minutes. Below Table give guide feeding koi:

Water Temp. (°C.)	Feeding Frequency	Food Type
Less than 10º	Do not feed Koi.	Temperatures at 50° F. of more than one month may require supplemental feedings of low protein and high carbohydrates.
10-13	2-3 times a week if Koi are hungry.	High carbohydrate, low protein, laxative type foods. Wheat germ, Cheerios®, squash, lettuce and brown bread.
13-15	4-5 times per week if Koi are hungry.	Add low protein (25%) pellets along with vegetables. Increase quantities gradually as temperature increases.
15º	Once per day six days per week.	Low protein (25%) pellets along with high carbohydrate vegetables and fruit.
15-18	Once per day every day.	Gradually increase protein in pellets (35%) and quantity of pellets. Vary diet with vegetables and fruit.
18-22	Once or twice per day.	Bulk of diet should be 35% protein pellets. Add fruits, vegetables, and plankton for variety.
22-26	3 to 4 times per day.	High protein pellets (35% to 40%) with color enhancers. Add plankton, vegetables, fruits, and shrimp.

Example Koi Food Product

1. Nozomi Koi Food

NOZOMI KOI



FOOD is manufactured by Daiwa Fine Foods, an aquatic division of Daiwa Fine Chemicals Co. Ltd., Kobe, Japan. Daiwa is known world-wide for its research and development in the animal health industry.

New technology has now been introduced into the aquatic industry and has proven effective in promoting the health, vitality and brilliance of Koi.

Nozomi Koi food is manufactured under stringent quality control measures, emphasizing nutrition and natural immune system enhancers. Nozomi Koi food uses only natural ingredients to achieve natural color and flavor.

2.MIRACLE KOI FOOD

Miracle Koi Food provides the same high value protein that Mother Nature supplies in the Japanese ponds. Nutritional things such as pupae, larva, krill, shrimp etc.
Shortly after Koiman started importing beautiful japanese Koi he found within a year or two the Koi lost much of their color.
Koi Color loss problems.
Koiman believed that nutrition and perfect water quality were the absolute KEY to maintaining champion qualities and growth in Koi. The Clearwater Biological Filter took care of the water quality, so the Koi Food testing began.
Miracle Koi Food, Discovering Champion Quality.

We understand "TODAY" that high value protein was the missing link in the Koi food available.

3. SUGIYAMA KOI FOOD

Manufacturer: Nihon-Hai Goushiryou

Wheat Germ: Crude Protein (min 39%), Crude Fat (min 4%), Crude Fiber (max 5%), Ash (max 15%)
Super Growth (Seseragi): Crude Protein (min 55%), Crude Fat (min 10%), Crude Fiber (max 5%), Ash (max 3%)
Hi Growth: Crude Protein (min 39%), Crude Fat (min 7%), Crude Fiber (max 5%), Ash (max 13%)
Color (Beninohana): Crude Protein (min 35%), Crude Fat (min 4%), Crude Fiber (max 3%), Ash (max 12%)

4.Ultra Balance KOI FOOD

This premium color-enhancing diet provides optimum levels of digestible protein, energy, vitamins, and minerals. It includes the essential amino acids for the overall growth, health, and performance of your Koi when fed as directed.

Formulated for water temperatures 64°F (18°C) and above.

Features

White Fish Meal – High quality protein and amino acid source to promote growth & health.
Carotenoids - (Natural Color Enhancers)
• Spirulina (Pacifica) – single most effective natural pigmentation source.
• Krill (Shrimp Meal) – Natural source of B-Carotene & Astaxanthin for red pigment.
• Alfalfa Meal – Natural source of yellow pigment.
Essential Amino Acids – Including Taurine; for optimum growth, health & performance of Koi.
Exclusive Vitamin & Mineral Pack – Includes Vitamin A, D, E, K, B1, B2, B6, B12, Biotin, Choline & Folic Acid.
Stay C (Stabilized Vitamin C) – Maintains immune system for increased disease resistance.
Diamond V Yeast – Stimulates overall immune response and improves digestibility.
No Artificial Colors or Dyes
Extruded floating pellets – Maintain water clarity for the enjoyment of your pond.
Guaranteed Quality & Freshness – Re-sealable foil packaging (available in 20oz, 5 lb & 22 lb sizes).


Picture Taken From Enkoi.

Amount Of Fish In the Koi Pond

New Koi keeper habits place the fish in the koi pond in the number of lots.This is not a good habit, because too many fish in the pond will not grow well and can even die. The number of fish that inhabit in the pond will affect to the pond water quality. Good Pond Water quality will support koi fish grow to the optimum. Poor pond water quality make fish do not grow to the optimum condition. In addition to the number of fish,the other factors that affect to the quality of pond water are water filter, water pump and foods. In this opportunity we will study the number of fish in the pond.

To determine the amount of koi fish in the pond can be used formula as follows:

Number of fish = l x w: Fish Size: 150
l = Pond length (cm)
w = Pond Width (cm)

The size of the fish we will enter for example 10 cm
=
200 x 100: 10: 150

Number of Koi Fish = 13

Or with the table as follows:

Age of Koi(Year)	Lenght of Koi (cm)	depth of pond (cm)	Amount Of Koi/4m2(fish)
1	+- 15	20-40	40
2	+- 30	30	10
3-5	more than 40	30-45	2-5

This Terms not fixed standard,With good water filter, good pump system , and good pond design can be load in the amount more fish and stay with the optimal growth. Adding a waterfalls in the pond will improve water quality, because the waterfalls would result in more oxygen which is very useful for the koi fish.