Koi food..

[Ph1ngering]

Since this is my first real pond out doors i figured i would see what you all feed your Koi?

I feed a HI quality pellet and flake twice daily. But occasionally throw in watermelon, orange, breads, ect..

Is there anything i should really stay away from that could hurt the koi or the water? Like dogs and chocolate?

Thanks
--Craig

 

[aquariumfishshop]

I would not give them bread, go for green foods as this is similar to their natural diet. Some grow duckweed and give them this floating aquatic plant to gulp down.

 

[DrDave]

Here in So Cal we have a lot of ponds. I personally know quite a few folks with Koi ponds. One of the foods that surprised me is steamed rice. Koi love it and will almost fight over it.

 

[Ph1ngering]

I'll give it a try, thanks... anything i should stay far away from?

 

[DrDave]

My experience has been they won't eat anything that is not good. They seem to be finicky and thats good. I too would be interested in hearing about anything they would eat that is not healthy.