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We offer a complete line of Koi Food including such brands as; Microbe-Lift Koi Food, Zeigler and more.

Koi Feeding Guide:

A Koi's metabolism functions best at temperatures above 70° F. High protein foods are difficult to digest when the water falls below 65° F. However, Koi still need sufficient carbohydrates for energy when water temperatures are low. This is particularly true for Koi less than 1 year old.

Squash, bread, peas, citrus fruits, and watermelon are good sources of carbohydrates.

Never overfeed your fish! Koi do not have a stomach. Feed smaller quantities more frequently for better nutritional absorption. Feed only as much as the fish will eat in about 3-5 minutes.

Koi pellets should be fresh and used within three months to prevent oxidation of the food.

Water Temp. (°F.)	Feeding Frequency	Food Type
Less than 50ºF.	Do not feed Koi.	Temperatures at 50° F. of more than one month may require supplemental feedings of low protein and high carbohydrates.
50-55ºF	2-3 times a week if Koi are hungry.	High carbohydrate, low protein, laxative type foods. Wheat germ, Cheerios®, squash, lettuce and brown bread.
55-59ºF	4-5 times per week if Koi are hungry.	Add low protein (25%) pellets along with vegetables. Increase quantities gradually as temperature increases.
59ºF	Once per day six days per week.	Low protein (25%) pellets along with high carbohydrate vegetables and fruit.
60-65ºF	Once per day every day.	Gradually increase protein in pellets (35%) and quantity of pellets. Vary diet with vegetables and fruit.
65-72ºF	Once or twice per day.	Bulk of diet should be 35% protein pellets. Add fruits, vegetables, and plankton for variety.
72-80ºF	3 to 4 times per day.	High protein pellets (35% to 40%) with color enhancers. Add plankton, vegetables, fruits, and shrimp.