There are many reasons why people fall for Koi and wish to keep as pets, not least because of its exceptional beauty, the joy that brings every viewer, but also for its sedative and calming effect that is known to reduce stress and reduce the high rate of a heart. In this article, as an initial Koi enthusiast, you will learn to choose to buy shares his Koi Koi carp pond.
First, make sure you more information as possible in the Koi fish of a renowned breeder or pet store owner. The staff must have knowledge about the fish, feel free to ask questions. For example, fish is a source of local or imported? Imported Japanese koi tend to be better quality. If you can visit some Koi fish to decide who to buy a large Koi. Check the conditions in which fish are kept - the water of the Koi pond, for example, must be clear and odorless, supplies are sold in your store must be of good quality.
Koi fish are in one large group of color patterns. Koi no two have the same color and brand. It is important to know the color of a young Koi change, as mature - usually dark in order to hold this value into account when you choose.
Look for signs of healthy Koi. Koi fish are sociable creatures. It is normal to see the Internet and socializing with others. If a Koi swim or simply hidden somewhere in a corner, as he can not help but be as healthy.
Healthy Koi swimming effectively and efficiently. No shaking movements, twitches or any unsmooth motion. Gany the Move rhythmically and equality. If you are infected with trematodes Koi gills, breathing only through a Gany or redness around the Gany.
The sound is thick Koi body, gently tapered, well defined. Their scales lying without injury. Make sure you do not see any visible sign of damage or ulcers discolored spots to fish anywhere.
Cost-wise, the new Koi will be cheaper to buy than those of adults and to increase the quality Koi show will be well wanted to say this can cost thousands of dollars, but a new Koi 3 .- 4. Inches (7.5 to 10 cm) long can cost between $ 5 $ 10 each.
As for how to keep Koi fish in a Koi carp pond, there is general agreement among experts about what this figure should be. The answer, in all probability is that everything depends on the effectiveness of its filtration system to remove waste products from fish, nitrates, ammonia and aeration is high in the pond. The lake is, however, maintain a minimum of 1,000 gallons of water and be at least 4 feet deep with plenty of cover for fish.
Now, before you rush to buy the first Koi, it is important that you build your pond and a good filtration system and you are ready to assume the leadership of its first occupants.
Happy koi keeping!