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Koi breeding methods and precautions, how to raise them well

Stocking density: How many fish are usually kept depends on the specifications of the fish tank and the size of the fish. It is enough to keep one centimeter of fish in one liter of water. Control the water temperature: Koi can adapt to a wide range of temperatures, but the most suitable temperature for their survival is between 20-27℃. Maintain water quality: Koi does not have high requirements for water quality. The breeder only needs to change the water regularly and keep the water clean. Scientific feeding: Koi is an omnivorous animal. The breeder needs to feed it with animal feed and live bait. 1. Stocking density Koi is a large ornamental fish that can even grow to about 1 meter. In order to ensure the health of the fish, the stocking density must be controlled. Usually, how many fish are kept depends on the specifications of the fish tank and the size of the fish. It is enough to keep one centimeter of fish in one liter of water. If this density is exceeded, the water quality will deteriorate faster and the fish will feel uncomfortable.

2. Control the water temperature Koi can adapt to a wide range of temperatures, but the most suitable temperature for them to survive is between 20-27℃. The higher the temperature, the faster their metabolism. However, if it exceeds 27℃, they will feel uncomfortable. The low temperature usually cannot be lower than 5℃, so in winter, it is best to use a heating rod to warm it up appropriately.

3. Maintaining water quality Koi do not have high requirements for water quality. Breeders only need to change the water regularly to keep the water clean. Usually, the water can be changed every 3-7 days, and the amount of water changed each time should be controlled at one-third of the total water volume. It should be noted that the water temperature must be kept constant before and after changing the water. If the temperature difference is too large, it will also irritate the fish.

4. Scientific feeding Koi are omnivorous animals. Breeders need to feed them with animal feed and live bait together to ensure balanced nutrition. Usually they should be fed three times a day. The amount of food each time should not be too large. It is best to ensure that the fish finish eating in about 5 minutes. In addition, if they are overfed, they should be cleaned up in time.

How to keep koi fish well

I have summarized the most common mistakes made by novices when raising koi, which are also the most common taboos.

These seemingly minor problems are the direct causes of koi carp illness and death. As long as you avoid these problems, you can rest assured that you can keep koi carp well.

1. Putting koi fish into a new koi fish tank too soon

Even if you use the best nitrifying bacteria, you should wait until the third day before releasing koi fish. Releasing koi fish too early will only do more harm than good.

2. Overfeeding (Remember: Feed in moderation, 80% is enough)

Usually, you will only feed once a day. Remember not to feed more than twice a day. Since novices have not yet fully understood the water quality and the impact of excrement and food residues on water quality, feeding once a day is enough. The amount of food should not be too much. Do not feed too much for fear that the koi fish will not be full. After all, the probability of koi fish starving to death is too low. Overfeeding koi fish will only kill them.

3. Filter (Remember: filter well and do not clean frequently)

It is very important to have a filter that runs continuously. The nitrifying bacteria on the filter material is the biggest guarantee for the health of the koi fish. Replacing all the filter materials with new ones or cleaning them too clean is a death warrant for the koi fish. The correct way is to separate the time for changing the water and cleaning the filter material, and clean the filter material in batches or just wash it casually. If the koi fish has problems after cleaning the filter, please stop feeding it for two to three days and replenish nitrifying bacteria immediately.

4. Choosing the wrong Koi fish tank

Note that the smaller the koi fish tank, the more difficult it is to control the water quality. The larger the water capacity of the koi fish tank, the easier it is to control the waste concentration. In addition, many beginners buy a small koi fish tank with a filter tank behind it. This is difficult to clean thoroughly. If you want to clean it thoroughly, you may have to change too much water. Therefore, this type of koi fish tank is not recommended for beginners.

5. "Random" dosing of chemicals, "random" water changes, "random" filter cleaning

These three "disorders" are usually the most common mistakes made by novices. If all three are "disordered" at the same time, the probability of all koi fish dying is about 90%, especially for small koi fish. When koi fish have problems, please stop feeding them first, then change a small amount of water, add high-quality nitrifying bacteria, and immediately ask an expert to help you judge before deciding how to deal with them.

6. Not changing the water (Remember: change the water regularly and keep the amount of water moderate)

When raising koi fish, it is important not to leave the water unchanged for too long. When changing the water, be careful not to change too much water. The frequency of changing the water varies depending on the type of koi fish and the amount of food they feed, ranging from once a month to once a week. Beginners can choose to change it every two weeks. It is advisable to change the amount of water within 1/3, and the speed of adding water should not be too fast, at least within 20 to 30 minutes. Since the pH change of water quality has a great impact on koi fish, don't forget to add water stabilizer before adding water, it will be too late to add it after adding water.

To sum up, here is a formula:

Remember to feed koi fish: Feed the right amount, 80% is enough

Remember to change the water regularly and keep the amount of water moderate

Water quality formulas to remember: Basic changes, memorize them

Koi filter remember: filter well, clean frequently

Koi fish tank remember: the smaller the tank, the higher the difficulty

Remember when putting koi into the tank: Be careful with the water when putting it into the tank

The water should be big and the food should be good