Fish food for pond fish

What kind of fish food do I feed my fish? After our previous blog “pond tips for winter” comes our latest blog on fish food for fish. In fact, we receive questions about this every day.

The range of fish food is huge and depends on the species of fish living in the pond and the period in which you feed the fish. This is because in spring and summer you give the fish different fish food than you give them in winter and autumn. Among other things, this has to do with how active the fish are. It is important that the fish get the right food. Most importantly, the fish food should be rich in protein, fats, vitamins and various minerals. When choosing fish food, always pay attention to these values. Namely, if these are low, then you are probably dealing with low-quality fish food.

Fish food for pond fish in the spring and summer months

From March/April it gets warmer outside and the fish become more active again. It is then important that you start feeding the fish several times a day again. Feeding the fish several times a day stimulates the digestion of the fish. Try to feed the fish at the same times every day. Fish will get used to this and there will be a greater chance of tamer fish. Make sure the food is completely eaten within 5 to 10 minutes. If any food remains, you probably fed too much. Too much food causes too high a protein level in the pond, which in turn causes more algae. Want to make sure you are always right with the time and dosage? Then buy a feeder. It is a very convenient tool to feed the fish at the right times even when you are not at home.

In this blog, we distinguish between fish food for ornamental fish (gold wind, goldfish and various perches), koi and sturgeon.

Fish food for sturgeons

Sturgeons can be fed the same throughout the year. Special food for sturgeon is important though, because a sturgeon has its mouth under its nose, with this it looks for its food on the pond floor. Sturgeon food is therefore always sinking food. A sturgeon usually needs a little more time to find its food. Therefore, always make sure that he actually eats the food. Continue to feed a sturgeon even in winter, but in lesser amounts. A sturgeon also swims in circles in winter and therefore consumes more energy than the rest of the fish.

Fish food for ornamental fish

Ornamental fish in the wild generally eat aquatic insects and flies. They therefore love fish food consisting of aquatic insects and water flies. This floating food is very high in protein, while the fat content is minimal. Due to the natural composition of the food, the water will not cloud and the pond environment and filter will not be burdened. In addition, feed the fish floating pellet fish food with extra added Spirulina algae, carbohydrates and fish and seafood products. This can contribute to a more intense color pattern of the fish and in addition, the extra vitamin C content de resistance of the fish can be increased. The pellets of the fish food come in different sizes (3, 6 or 9 mm). Small and young fish in the pond give small pellets; large strong specimens feed with 9 mm pellets. For more information on feeding ornamental fish, the article fish food for ornamental fish is very interesting.

Fish food for koi

Also on the menu of koi are natural products such as dry-steamed silkworms. Therefore, this feed is the best for your koi. It contains a high protein content and can contribute to strong growth, optimal condition and great resistance of your koi. In addition, it is also wise to alternate with floating pellet food for koi. SaniKoi Colour Hi-Grow mix consists of various ingredients that are extremely good for koi. Think for example of krill meal, wheat germ, trace elements and vitamin C. Finally, Astaxanthin is added to ensure vibrant colors of the koi. So give koi a combination of these fish foods. As stated earlier, try to feed several times a day so that the fish get into a certain rhythm. SaniKoi pellets also come in different sizes for small and large koi fish.

Fish food for pond fish in the fall and winter months

Starting in October it gets colder in our country and this means that the fish slowly go into their resting mode. Especially for the colder months there is special fish and koi food. When the water temperature drops below 10 degrees, you no longer need to feed several times a day. Once a day is sufficient and if the temperature is below 5 degrees 2 to 3 times a week is more than enough. The fish food in winter is sinking food. This is because in the cold months the fish are on the bottom. This is because there it is warmer than at the surface.

Winter fish food for ornamental fish

For ornamental fish there is special winter fish food with low energy content. Ornamental fish are cold-blooded animals and the moment the water temperature drops below 10 degrees, their activity and energy needs decrease significantly, along with their food intake. Winter fish food is food with a reduced energy value.

Winter fish food for koi

For koi, there is also special koi winter food. It is sinking food that can stimulate natural resistance of fish. Special attention has been given to the added trace elements and vitamin complex, including stabilized vitamin C. Winter food for koi fish also contains low energy value and is intended to be given to the fish no more than 2 to 3 times a week.

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