8 best koi foods

Product description

TetraPond Koi Vibrance pond fish food is a highly nutritional diet for all sizes of koi and ornamental goldfish. This formula brings out the vibrant reds and yellows of these pet pond fish. Supplies nutrition for energy, longevity and overall health – feed in spring, summer and fall when water temperatures are 50 degrees and above. This formula contains vitamins for growth, health and metabolism; amino acids for growth and maintenance; fats for a concentrated energy source; and fiber for healthy and efficient digestion. TetraPond Koi Vibrance food is designed to soften quickly for toothless pond fish. It’s highly digestible to help promote clear water and minimize waste. Feed at least two to three times daily, only as much food as your fish will consume within five minutes. When water temperature is below 50 degrees, pond fish feed with TetraPond Spring & Fall Diet. Fish should not be fed when the temperature is below 39 degrees. Since 1951, Tetra has developed the world’s most comprehensive body of fish food knowledge, and fishkeeping enthusiasts have looked to the brand for products and solutions that add ease and beauty to their home. Whether you're an experienced hobbyist or just starting out, Tetra has everything you need – from a large variety of quality fish food and innovative equipment to test kits and decor.

• KOI POND NUTRITION: An ideal maintenance diet for your koi, ornamental goldfish and other outdoor fish species.
• DAILY DIET: Provides nutrition for energy, longevity and overall health.
• SOFT STICKS: Floating sticks are easy for fish to eat and digest.
• CLEAR WATER: Feeding a high-quality, highly digestible food creates less waste for clearer water.
• USAGE: Feed daily when water temperatures are above 50 degrees.
• Age Range Description: All Life Stages

User questions & answers

Question:	July 2018 purchased 5.18 lb bag. Koi show little interest, koi that did eat got bloated and 3 have died now. I have been using this for years. Seller
Answer:	I have been feeding this tetra food to my koi for years and none have died. I do not feed them in the winter.
Question:	what percentage protein
Answer:	33%
Question:	The zipper on this bag breaks really, really easily. What quart container can I fit the entire bag in
Answer:	I had purchased this product before at Lowes. It came in a large container with a plastic lid. I kept this container and pour my koi food into it from the zippered bag. Works well when I take it out to feed the fish.
Question:	My goldfish are only about 5-6 inches long. Would these food stix be too big for them to eat
Answer:	We have goldfish in our pond about that size, and I have seen them suck down a whole pellet.... but it is not that easy for them. You might want to look for a food that is small round pellets instead of the long ones like this.

Product features

Tetra Pond Koi Vibrance

Tetra Pond Koi Vibrance pond fish food is a highly nutritious diet for all sizes of koi and ornamental goldfish. This formula brings out the vibrant reds and yellows of these pet pond fish. This formula contains vitamins for growth, health and metabolism; proteins for growth and maintenance; fats for a concentrated energy source; and fiber for healthy and efficient digestion.

Soft sticks

Tetra Pond sticks soften quickly on contact with the water so small and large fish can easily eat and digest them.

Highly nutritious diet

The food sticks provide a high-nutrition food to your ornamental pond fish, which helps/promotes energy and overall health.

Seasonal feeding schedule

When water temperature is below 50°F, pond fish should be only fed Tetra Spring & Fall Diet. They should not be fed below 39°F.

Floating sticks that koi love

The pond sticks are light and float in water. It creates less waste for clearer water.

Product description

Koi’s Choice formula is a highly digestible, floating food that is suitable for all seasons. It provides necessary animal and vegetable proteins, and essential nutrients required for excellent growth, color, health and longevity. KAYTEE Koi’s Choice formula is nutritionally complete, helps turn your backyard pond or aquarium into a haven for all your pond fish. Kaytee's Koi’s Choice is for Koi, Goldfish and other pond fish.

• Floating Food
• Provides necessary animal and vegetable proteins
• Great for Koi, Goldfish and other pond fish
• Suitable for all seasons
• Highly digestible for less waste and pond clarity

User questions & answers

Question:	My goldfish in my pond are only 3 to 4 inch long. Would these goldfish pellets be too large for them to eat
Answer:	It's not size, it's the fact that they are hard that keep them from eating them. I can't crumble them with my fingers, like I do with other food for my smallest fish. My fish that are 3-4" go up and look and swim away from them... Only the 8" fish eat them, and you can tell they don't prefer them. Tetra Pond makes a softer long pellet that is actually bigger, but the smaller fish can easily break them up, and the bigger fish flush them through their gills, leaving tiny particles for the littlest fish to clean up. My cats love it though :)
Question:	Dose this fish food can be feed to my fish tank fish
Answer:	Perhaps if you have a very large tank and large fish in it. This food is in pellet form and floats so is best suited for large koi in a pond.
Question:	Is this a floating food
Answer:	Yes it is a floating food. It stays buoyant for 10 or more minutes which is great for fish that eat at the surface.
Question:	Where is this food made
Answer:	This is what I found , In 2006 KAYTEE and SUPER PET join forces as CENTRAL AVIAN & SMALL ANIMAL Small Business UnitIn January of 2006 Kaytee joined forces with Pets International of Elk Grove Village, IL with the brand of Super Pet® the leading supplier of small animal homes and accessories. With headquarters here in Chilton, the Central Avian & Small Animal SBU (Small Business Unit) continues to energize the small animal and bird categories with this outstanding relationship.All Kaytee and Super Pet products are research-tested and approved at the Kaytee Training Center. and here are the ingredients:here is the web site link. http://www.kaytee.com/products/kaytee-kois-choices-premium-fish-food.phpFish Meal, Ground Corn, Dehulled Soybean Meal, Wheat Flour, Corn Gluten Meal, Fish Oil, Wheat Germ Meal, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Potassium Sulfate, DL-Methionine, L-Lysine, Propionic Acid (a preservative), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), Vitamin A Supplement, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Carbonate, Manganous Oxide, Menadione Dimethylpyrimidinol Bisulfite (source of vitamin K activity), Niacin, Ethoxyquin (a preservative), Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Cholecalciferol (source of vitamin D3), Cobalt Carbonate, Folic Acid, Calcium Iodate, Biotin, Sodium Selenite.

Product features

Kaytee Koi's Choice Premium Fish Food

Koi's Choice formula is a highly digestible, floating food that is suitable for all seasons. It provides necessary animal and vegetable proteins, and essential nutrients required for excellent growth, color, health and longevity. Kaytee Koi's Choice formula is nutritionally complete, helps turn your backyard pond or aquarium into a haven for all your pond fish. Kaytee's Koi's Choice is for Koi, Goldfish and other pond fish.

Does Temperature Change Pond Fish Feeding?

Yes! Water temperature can greatly effect how much your fish will eat. As temperature drop in the later months, during Fall and Winter, pond fish will eat less and eventually stop eating until the water temperature warms up. When the temperatures get colder, fish enter a hibernation-like state and will live off of their body fat reserves until warmer months. Once water temperatures are above 50°F, start your feedings again.

Product description

Kenzen Koi Food Primary Diet floating food is an all-natural, no-filler diet designed to build Koi with excellent body confirmation and increased muscle mass. It includes highly digestible ingredients like herring meal and potato starch that minimize fish waste for a cleaner pond and encourage Koi growth. A exclusive blend of Bioceuticals (micronutrients) improves luster and help your Koi maintain a strong immune system, mitigating risk of bacterial and parisitic infection.

• Suitable for year-round feeding
• 7mm pellet size
• 49% minimum crude protein, 9% minimum crude fat/oil
• Highly digestible for minimal fish waste and optimal growth

User questions & answers

Question:	Will it make water cloudy
Answer:	Great question. Assuming your talking about ordinary conditions, this food would be less likely than most to cause cloudy water because this is one of the most digestible foods with very little waste. Sincerely, Nate at Practical Garden Ponds 484-237-2080
Question:	How much protein does this product have
Answer:	Thank you for your question! This product has 49% minimum crude protein. — Steve at Practical Garden Ponds, 484-237-2080
Question:	What country is this koi food made in
Answer:	It is made in Minnesota. Thank you, The Pond Company

• Complete nutrition koi fish food - No supplement needed
• Sustainable fishmeal source used
• Stabilized source of vitamin C - Improves shelf-life and water stability
• Highly palatable - Fish will eat it readily
• Floating particles - Fish can be observed eating

User questions & answers

Question:	are these sinking pellets
Answer:	As much as they can eat in five minutes. I began with a small amount then adjusted as they ate. I feed very little in cold weather. They tend to eat less. I have from one inch goldfish to ten plus inch koi. They all love this food!
Question:	What is the expiration date
Answer:	Protein 36 Fiber 5 ash 8.5 and fat not less than 6. I got that from Webb’s online site
Question:	What is the list of ingredients
Answer:	The pellets are about as big as a bb. Very good if you have babies.
Question:	Can someone post the ingredients and the % of protein and fat
Answer:	Thanks for your question. These pellets float. Given enough time in water they will sink, but if they can sit in your pond for that long undisturbed you may need to cut back on the amount your feeding your fish. If you need more help and don't want to wait for an answer you can call Pond and Garden Depot toll free at 1-866-305-5459.Cody H.Customer Service

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For The Love Of Exotic Animals

There's a special group of people who love exotic animals. At Mazuri we're fascinated by the world's less-common creatures. When kept as pets, exotic animals require special care and expertise, so we've spent decades mastering their needs. That's why we're trusted by both pet owners and professionals to provide high-quality nutrition for exotic animals of all kinds. We're committed to creating the most nutritious exotic pet foods possible based on science, research, and more than 30 years of experience

COMMITTED TO QUALITY

All Mazuri feeds are formulated with the highest quality ingredients using the latest technology. In fact, we're so confident in our quality that everything we produce is satisfaction guaranteed when purchased and returned to an authorized retailer for a refund. Plus, our formulas are researched and tested by zoos, universities, and breeders.

TRUSTED BY ZOOS

When you buy Mazuri exotic animal diets, you provide the same quality nutrition many highly trained zoo professionals choose. We don't only feed your pets at home. Zoos trust us to feed their animals too. In fact, we got our start by providing nutritional products to zoos, and now we're sharing that expertise with you.

PROVEN BY RESEARCH

Our nutritionists are constantly conducting research in collaboration with zoos, universities, and breeders to gain new insights into exotic animal nutrition. Every formula we create is precisely calibrated to deliver balanced nutrition, helping nurture and sustain the world's exotic animals and endangered species.

Product description

Koi’s Choice formula is a highly digestible, floating food that is suitable for all seasons. It provides necessary animal and vegetable proteins, and essential nutrients required for excellent growth, color, health and longevity. KAYTEE Koi’s Choice formula is nutritionally complete, helps turn your backyard pond or aquarium into a haven for all your pond fish. Kaytee's Koi’s Choice is for Koi, Goldfish and other pond fish.

• Provides necessary animal and vegetable proteins
• With 35% protein, fish meal is the first ingredient and supports tissue and muscle development
• Great for Koi, Goldfish and other pond fish
• Floating pond fish food that's suitable for all seasons
• Fish oil, wheat germ meal and alfalfa meal to enhance eye, heart and cognitive functions
• Highly digestible food

User questions & answers

Question:	how many cups per pound
Answer:	Warm Water (above 60): Feed 1 to 5 times daily, increasing with temperature Cool Water (50-60): Feed 1 to 2 times daily Cold Water (below 50): Feed every other day Do not feed below 40
Question:	What is the size of the pellets
Answer:	They are about half the diameter of a lead pencil. But when soaked in water they about double in size. I normally don't put the pellets directly into the pond (about 35 gold fish of 12-24 months or so old and 6 koi of a couple years old. My fear is that the fish may fill their bellies only to have the pellets expand in their stomachs to nearly 2x their size and I wonder if this would harm them.
Question:	can anyone tell me the size of the individual pellet
Answer:	About the size of cat food kibble, for full size koi, not the little guys, even small koi gobble it up
Question:	What is the nutritional information of that food
Answer:	Kaytee Koi's Choice premium fish food is a highly digestible, floating food that is suitable for all seasons. It provides necessary animal and vegetable proteins, and essential nutrients required for excellent growth, color, health and longevity. Pet Mountain is proud to offer discount bulk pet products.INGREDIENTS: Fish Meal, Ground Corn, Dehulled Soybean Meal, Wheat Flour, Corn Gluten Meal, Fish Oil, Wheat Germ Meal, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Potassium Sulfate, DL-Methionine, L-Lysine, Propionic Acid (a preservative), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), Vitamin A Supplement, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Carbonate, Manganous Oxide, Menadione Dimethylpyrimidinol Bisulfite (source of vitamin K activity), Niacin, Ethoxyquin (a preservative), Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Cholecalciferol (source of vitamin D3), Cobalt Carbonate, Folic Acid, Calcium Iodate, Biotin, Sodium Selenite.GUARANTEED ANALYSIS: Crude Protein (min) 35.0%; Crude Fat (min) 5.0%; Crude Fiber (max) 4.0%; Moisture (max) 12.0%; Ash (max) 10.0%; Phosphorus (min) 0.8%
Question:	the label says okay for the winter, i just wanted to see if anyone has tried it in the winter
Answer:	It says winter because it is a wheatgerm based food, making it easier to digest. We still practice not feeding our koi if water temperatures are below 50. When the water temperatures are fluctuating above and below we will feed this food. I have several customers who feed year round and use this food. Our lowest water temperatures are probably low 40's
Question:	What's the size of the pellet
Answer:	The med-large pellet is approx 1/8 inch, about the size of a BB. The large pellet is approx 1/4 inch, about the size of the back of a thumb tack but round. hope this helped.

Product features

Kaytee Koi's Choice Premium Fish Food

Koi's Choice formula is a highly digestible, floating food that is suitable for all seasons. It provides necessary animal and vegetable proteins, and essential nutrients required for excellent growth, color, health and longevity. Kaytee Koi's Choice formula is nutritionally complete, helps turn your backyard pond or aquarium into a haven for all your pond fish. Kaytee's Koi's Choice is for Koi, Goldfish and other pond fish.

Does Temperature Change Pond Fish Feeding?

Yes! Water temperature can greatly effect how much your fish will eat. As temperature drop in the later months, during Fall and Winter, pond fish will eat less and eventually stop eating until the water temperature warms up. When the temperatures get colder, fish enter a hibernation-like state and will live off of their body fat reserves until warmer months. Once water temperatures are above 50°F, start your feedings again.

• MADE IN THE USA - koi and goldfish fish food, premium all-season floating pellets and the same high-quality diet used by leading American Koi breeders at a fraction of the price
• EASILY DIGESTED Floating pellets soften quickly for easy digestion, encourage healthy growth, and will not pollute the water
• PROVEN COLOR ENHANCING INGREDIENTS Canthaxanthin, spirulina and marigold extract enhance color with deeper reds and crisper whites
• A HEALTHY CHOICE Contains a special blend of vitamins and minerals that promotes resistance to stress and immunity to disease
• 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE Blue Ridge Koi and Goldfish products are made in the USA by strict guidelines. We are 100% confident and stand behind the quality. We believe the quality of this food will improve the quality of your fish or your money back!

User questions & answers

Question:	is this the blue ridge color rich koi & goldfish fish food
Answer:	This formula is for Koi, pool fish and goldfish and is Blue Ridge.
Question:	Is this a sinking pellet
Answer:	No. It floats until eaten. If it goes uneaten it swells. Keep in mind though that it’s fall and a spring/fall food is best at this time. I’ve put this food away for a few months.
Question:	What is the shelf lot on this fish food
Answer:	This fish food can last up for up to one year once opened as long as it is resealed, and then stored in a dry place.
Question:	what size are the pellets? Mini, small, medium, etc
Answer:	This food is available in the large pellet (3/16") size. Hope this helps.Thanks, MikeCustomer Service

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Blue Ridge Koi and Goldfish Food - Color Rich Formula

Blue Ridge Koi and Goldfish Food is the same food used by Blue Ridge Fish Hatchery, Americas leading koi and goldfish breeder. We also use these diets in all Next Day Koi facilities. Feed your fish these diets and have confidence that they are receiving a nutritionally complete diet that promotes fast growth and maximum health.

The Color Rich formula contains the same ingredients as the growth food, with the addition of three proven color enhancers: marigold extract, spirulina, and canthaxanthin. Feed this food for 30 days and watch the reds on your koi and goldfish intensify.

Standard pellets are 3/16 in diameter. The 2 and 5 pound bags have resealable zippers, and the 14 pound bucket comes with a resealable lid.

Product description

TetraPond Koi Growth is a high-protein food ideal formulated for rapid fish growth in young koi and ornamental goldfish. It contains essential amino acids to help young fish grow. These smaller-sized soft sticks are designed for easy digestion with growing fish in mind. Ideal for late spring and early summer feeding, when the water temperatures are 50 degrees and above. TetraPond Koi Growth food is designed to soften quickly for toothless pond fish. It’s highly digestible to help promote clear water and minimize waste. Feed at least two to three times daily, only as much food as your fish will consume within five minutes. When water temperature is below 50 degrees, pond fish feed with TetraPond Spring & Fall Diet. Fish should not be fed when the temperature is below 39 degrees. Since 1951, Tetra has developed the world’s most comprehensive body of fish food knowledge, and fishkeeping enthusiasts have looked to the brand for products and solutions that add ease and beauty to their home. High quality nutrition gives your fish more energy and greater vitality, better resistance to disease and a longer, healthier life. Whether you're an experienced hobbyist or just starting out, Tetra has everything you need – from a large variety of quality fish food and innovative equipment to test kits and decor.

• HIGH-PROTEIN GROWTH DIET: Contains essential amino acids to help younger koi and ornamental goldfish grow
• SCIENTIFICALLY FORMULATED: Higher-protein formulation supports fish’s immune system
• SMALLER, SOFT STICKS: Floating sticks are easy for fish to eat and digest
• CLEAR WATER: Feeding a high-quality, highly digestible food creates less waste for clearer water
• USAGE: Feed daily when water temperatures are above 50 degrees

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this float
Answer:	These pellets float until they get completely saturated and soggy/muchy. Then they settle to the bottom of the pond. Usually they don't last long enough for that to happen. Because the fish like them they eat them before that happens. What does sink is good for the smaller less aggressive fish.
Question:	Can small baby koi about 1 inch able to eat these
Answer:	Use product within one year of purchase
Question:	Food pallets floats on water,and fish do not seem to be eating it, how to make them sink
Answer:	Dehulled soybean meal, ground corn, fish meal, wheat middlings, corn gluten meal, dehydrated alfalfa meal, brewers dried yeast are the fist 7 ingredients. After that, there are numerous vitamins and minerals listed.
Question:	Can you mix this with vibrance
Answer:	(Min) Protein 33.00% and (Min) Fat 2.50%

Product description

Wardley Pond Fish Food Pellets are scientifically designed to fulfill the energy needs of koi and goldfish. The expertly balanced protein-to-fat ratio supports healthy growth and helps maintain clean water. Wardley pellets contain a stabilized form of Vitamin C to support a healthy immune system, are light in weight but heavy in nutrition, and enjoyed by all pond fish.

• Highly digestible formula specially designed for the energy needs of koi and goldfish
• Includes 5 pounds of floating pond pellets with a scientifically balanced protein-to-fat ratio which supports healthy growth and helps maintain clean water
• Fortified with a stabilized form of vitamin C that promotes a healthy immune system in fish
• Scientifically designed to fulfill the energy needs of koi and goldfish.
• Light in weight but heavy in nutrition
• Enjoyed by all pond fish

User questions & answers

Question:	What it's size
Answer:	This is one of the larger pellets I use for my large koi in pond. The description provides the sizes. I also use 1/16 and 1/32 For the small ones in pond. I am very happy w product. Used for 20 years.
Question:	I'm looking for goldfish food --3/16" pellets that float because they work best in our feeder. What is the size of these pellets? Thank you
Answer:	They are about 1/2 to 3/4 the size of a pencil eraser.
Question:	Does this food sink or float
Answer:	Everyone sez they float but when I toss them in they sink right away but the swords/cardinals love em anyways and have no problem picking at them off the bottom with the loaches.
Question:	are these pellets good sizes for 2 inches fish
Answer:	Yes. I use this product from my fish and it works great. It floats for a long time which gives the chance the fish a chance to eat it before it breaks up and sinks.