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With many things in life, the question is not always quantity but quality. But when it comes to keeping Koi, the general rule that applies is that the big Koi is better than a small Koi. A fish that has been kept as pets in outdoor ponds for hundreds of years, breeding big Koi is one of the challenges that many Koi owners undertake. If you want to have your own big Koi, here are the things to remember.

Food

There are many factors that contribute to the growth of the big Koi. Serious cultivators of large Koi often take years of breeding in order to arrive at. However, if you are only beginning in your quest for the greater than average Koi, the first thing to keep in mind is that food is the leading factor to Koi growth. Koi will eat as often as you feed them, leading to their immense growth. Food quality, however, matters as well. In general, feeding your Koi with pellets that contain 40 percent protein is the best way to go.

Density

Another important variable to consider when aiming for a large Koi is the density. One of the fundamental issues that fish keepers deal with is the issue of population size. With Koi, plenty of water is best, since these fish thrive in environments where fish density is low. The density largely affects the growth rate of the Koi since lesser density will minimize competition between the fish for food. Plenty of water and low fish density also fosters better water quality leading to healthier and faster growing Koi.

Environment

While small Koi can be kept in large indoor tanks, when it comes to breeding big Koi, the pond is the best solution. The pond, however, is not the only variable to consider. Koi also grow best in water that are warmer, although Koi are generally cold blooded and can live in colder climates. The ideal temperature for optimized Koi growth is 27 degrees Celsius. As with all other fishes, aeration and filtration are also important factors to consider when providing excellent fish environments suitable for growth.

Genes

For serious Koi owners who want the best potential for achieving the ideal big Koi, looking for fish that have undergone husbandry optimized for large size should also be considered. You may know someone who actually breeds big koi, apart from inducing growth spurts through food, density, and environment manipulation.

Stress reduction

Finally, you should also consider the stress levels that a koi may experience. Too much stress can lead a Koi to develop poorly. Among the leading causes of stress for Koi is the presence of an alpha Koi, which sometimes occurs when a population in a pond experiences uneven development and a particular big Koi outstrips the others in growth. These dominating Koi can bully other fish and prevent them from eating as much as they want for optimal growth. Dominant Koi also occur when a new and larger fish is introduced into a pond of younger and smaller Koi. By dealing with these issues, however, it is possible for you to grow a pond of big Koi yourself.

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Make Your Garden More Beautiful With A Small Koi Pond

You have your dream home along with a wonderful garden that enhances it’s beauty. But… you want to make your garden even more beautiful! How about the idea of enhancing it with a small Koi pond?

Koi fish are an ornamental variety of domesticated Common Carp or Cyprinus Carpio. Also known as Japanese Carp, these pretty fish are known as symbols of love and friendship. You can find Koi in a multitude of colors, including white, black, red, yellow, blue, cream and silver.

It is an old Japanese tradition to tame these fish in small ponds. Their homes have always been beautiful and wonderfully embellished. In the present the Japanese people widely use a small Koi pond in their home garden to decorate it and maintain a positive energy. Koi are traditionally known in Japan as a ‘good luck charm.’

In addition to increasing the serenity in your garden, these small ponds add to your reasons for spending time relaxing in and enjoying your garden.

Another bonus of a small Koi pond is that building one is not an overly tough task. You can build it in hours without spending huge amounts of money. To make your job even easier follow these simple guidelines…

First, decide on location, where to place the pond in your garden? Selection of a shady is always a wise decision as shade will help moderate water temperatures and provide some cover for your Koi. You must also select a place where you can easily keep your pond clean and free from garden wastes. You don’t want chemicals or fertilizers to run into the pond since this would be likely to kill your fish.

You should also make sure that the place you have chosen for your pond has easy access to electricity. Electricity will be required for running your filter and water pump.

Size is another important factor, particularly if you are the one who is going to dig the hole. The size of a pond also varies in accordance with the number of fish, and depending on where you live you will also need to make sure your pond is of adequate depth. If winters get below freezing you will need to make sure that a good portion of your pond is a minimum of three feet deep.

To build the small Koi pond in your garden you will need a liner or preformed tub. After digging the hole, you can put the tub in and fill the dirt around it. Thi
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s is the easiest way to prepare a Koi pond. But, if you are using a liner you must be cautious. Some rubber liners can be dangerous for fish.

The last, but most important component of your pond is your fish! You can have just Koi fish, or even a mix of gold fish and Koi. It is very enjoyable deciding on which colors and types to select and in just a short time they will become beloved pets!

Now your striking Koi pond is ready. If you would like to make it even more beautiful you could place a small wooden bridge over it. This will offer an arresting look to your garden. You will surely be enchanted by the beauty and tranquility of your small Koi pond!

By: Alan Deacon

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The author, Alan Deacon, Is a Koi expert and enthusiast. If you would like more information about small Koi ponds or Koicare visit ==> KoiCareBasics.com

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