Things You'll Need:
- Pond Filters
- Pond Kits
- Pond Liners
- Lettuce
- Koi Pellets
- Koi Fish
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Step 1
Buy koi pellets to feed your fish. Other foods they can eat include shrimp (fresh or dried), lettuce and cooked rice.
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Step 2
Feed your fish one to two times a day, depending on the season. (Once a day during the winter, twice during the summer.)
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Step 3
Be sure to keep the water aerated and filtered at all times.
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Step 4
Avoid sudden temperature changes in the water whenever possible.
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Step 5
Remove any debris from the floor of your pond.
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Step 6
Use a chloramine remover if you add tap water to the pond.
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Step 7
Clean your filter two times a year, even if the water looks clear.
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Step 8
Take care not to strip the protective slime from your fish if you handle them. This coating helps them resist fungus and bacteria.
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Step 9
Change water in the pond gradually to avoid sudden temperature changes.
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Step 10
Remember that as koi grow, they will need more room and more oxygen. In anticipation of this, try not to overfill the pond with too many fish.









Comments
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 If you're trying to kill a bird that has been eating your Koi, you can try to shoot it with a BB gun. Make sure the gun is working before you sit for 3 hours waiting for the bird (only to fire and realize that the gun does not even work).
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Don't feed fish when water is below 50. Balance water & clean debris from pond bottom. Remove pump/filter prior to freezing weather. Cover or net pond. Have heater available to keep air hole in ice when frozen. Check pond frequently. Wait for Spring ...
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Koi are frequently lost to predators! Have plenty of ledges in your pond for them to hide under. You might even have to rig up a net to protect them.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Be aware that koi will jump under certain conditions, such as breeding, sudden change in water conditions, or simply outgrowing the pond. Plan your koi pond accordingly!