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Caring for Pond Fish
If a pond contains a small quantity of fish, no feeding is really necessary. Fish can forage on their own, eating
insects and algae. Larger numbers may require supplemental feeding. Goldfish and koi require high protein food which are
met by most flakes or pellets labeled for pond fish. Higher quality foods have added protein and vitamins which offer improved
growth, color, and disease resistance. When the water tempurature drops below 50 degrees, pond fish shouldn’t be fed protein
foods as it may rot in the intestines over the winter and cause problems.
Occasional oatmeal or wheat germ food should be fed, if anything at all.
While goldfish are happy picking at the algae growing on the side of the pond, koi may take it upon themselves to eat a little more vegetable matter. Koi relish string algae, and koi ponds are typically free of it, as long as they are not overfed with the food you supply them. If koi are really hungry, they may nibble at your water plants and their roots to supplement their diet. Applying a layer of gravel that is larger than the koi’s mouth over the soil of your water plants usually protects them from being uprooted.
Occasional oatmeal or wheat germ food should be fed, if anything at all.
While goldfish are happy picking at the algae growing on the side of the pond, koi may take it upon themselves to eat a little more vegetable matter. Koi relish string algae, and koi ponds are typically free of it, as long as they are not overfed with the food you supply them. If koi are really hungry, they may nibble at your water plants and their roots to supplement their diet. Applying a layer of gravel that is larger than the koi’s mouth over the soil of your water plants usually protects them from being uprooted.
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Feeding Fish