I recently had my Aquascape Pond installed and I was wondering when I should begin to feed my Comets & Shubunkins?
F.X.
F.X.
When to begin feeding?
- Thread starter FXM
- Start date
If your water temps are at least 55 degrees you can feed.
The feeding temps I go by.
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
1-2 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.
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
1-2 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.
digginponds
pondaholic
only feed your fish up to 5 minutes no longer