FEEDING KOI
Keeping beautiful, healthy koi is easier when they have a well balanced diet.  Koi are unique, they are the only fish that do not have a stomach.  The food they eat goes directly into their digestive tract.  Therefore, it is important to feed them food that is easy to digest.

Water temperature has a direct bearing on fish metabolism.  The warmer the water, the faster the metabolism and need for food.

Poor quality food will result in  poor water quality.  If the fish cannot digest the food it will pass it on as waste resulting in dirtier pond water.

A high quality food is one that is easily digested and then turned into growth and energy.  This results in less waste, better water quality and happier fish.

As mentioned above, temperature is directly related to feeding.  Here is a breakdown based on temperature:

Above 65° - Koi have a high metabolism in warm water.  High levels of protein are needed for growth and energy.  Feed fish two to three times a day.
45° to 65° - As water temperatures cool down, koi need less protein and more carbohydrates in their diet.  A wheat germ based food is easier to digest in cooler temperatures and also contains more fats, which the koi need.
Below 45° - Once the water temperatures drop into the low 40s and below, it is not recommended to feed your koi.  Their metabolism drops to a point where they cannot digest feed.  Resume feeding in the Spring when temperatures rebound.

HIGH QUALITY KOI FOOD

EasyPro fish food is made by one of the country's larges feed mills, ensuring top quality ingredients and the latest in food technology.
Available in both regular and color enhancing formulas, these foods are equal in quality to many imported feeds that cost much more.

• Contains stabilized vitamin C for extended shelf life

• Contains beta glucan which stimulates the immune system to prevent disease and infections

• ⅛" pellet size is easily consumed by all fish 3" or larger

• Guaranteed 35% protein and 7% fat content

Staple Diet - High quality fish food for everyday feeding of koi and goldfish
Enhanced Diet - Staple diet with spirulina and montmarillonite clay which promotes maximum color enhancement in koi

Part #	Description	Ship Weight	Price
KSD1	Staple Diet 1 lb jar	2 lbs	$9.80
KSD4	Staple Diet 4 lb jar	5 lbs	$16.65
KSD40	Staple Diet 40 lb bulk bag	43 lbs	$87.30
KED1	Enhanced Diet 1 lb jar	2 lbs	$12.15
KED4	Enhanced Diet 4 lb jar	5 lbs	$21.85
KED40	Enhanced Diet	43 lbs	$118.20

 

Summer Staple Food

This Summer staple food has animal proteins and color enhancers that fish need during the warm Summer months.

• Contains spirulina and krill for color enhancement

• Guaranteed 36% protein and 6% fat content

• Medium pellet size for fish 6" and larger

Part #	Size	Ship Weight	Price
MLSF1	13 oz	2 lbs	$9.40
MLFS2	2.3 lbs	3 lbs	$21.00
MLFS6	6 lbs	7 lbs	$44.10
MLFS17	17 lbs	18 lbs	$78.70

 

High Growth + Energy Feed If you want your koi to achieve maximum growth - this is your feed! In water over 68ºF koi really start to grow. Microbe-Lift's high growth food has 40% protein which achieves maximum growth and gives koi high energy levels. Color enhancers included for maximum color Feed when water is over 68ºF To be fed as a primary diet all Summer long for fastest growth and high energy levels		Immune Stimulant Food Great food for keeping koi at their healthiest! This food has twice the levels of vitamins and also contains calcium clay which adds additional minerals which provides immunity against viruses commonly found in pond environments. 36% protein, 6% fat Feed when water is over 68ºF To be fed as a supplemental food (four days per week) not as a primary food
Part # Size Price Each MLHG1 14 oz $11.60 MLHG2 2.75 lbs $23.20 MLHG6 6.7 lbs $44.20		Part # Size Price Each MLIF12 12 oz $10.50 MLIF22 2.13 lbs $20.00 MLIF55 5.5 lbs $44.20
Cold Weather Food (Wheat Germ) Ideal for feeding when water temperatures are below 55°, contains less protein but more fat which koi require in cold weather.  32% protein, 7% fat  Will not cloud pond water  Contains stabilized vitamin C		Fruits & Greens Food This is fish candy! Koi absolutely swarm all over this food.  Not to be used as primary diet but rather as treat.  Made from apples, kiwi, apricots, peaches, pears, broccoli, cabbage, tomatoes, zucchini, spinach and more!  36% protein, 6% fat  Will not cloud pond water  Contains stabilized vitamin C
Part # Size Price Each MLWG1 1 lb $10.50 MLWG3 3 lbs $24.20		Part # Size Price Each MLFG1 13 oz $11.60 MLFG2 2.13 lbs $22.10