Can a juvenile fish be eaten by a koi?
Answer: Yes, high risk. Juvenile fish are, of course, on the smaller side and as such are more likely to be eaten by koi. Try to only keep fish that are close to the same size as your koi or larger, as obviously your koi will not be able to eat these fish.
How big are the barbs of a koi?
Also with many varieties available, barbs range in size from only an inch to over a foot with a striking array of color options.
What should the water temperature be in a koi pond?
Make sure to feed your koi a balanced diet and keep your pond within the necessary parameters – water temperature should be between 59 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit (15 to 25° C), with a pH range of 7.5 to 8 and dissolved oxygen at or above 7 parts per million.
Is it safe for Koi to eat danios?
Answer: Yes, high risk. With several varieties available, danios can range in size from only an inch in most species to the largest, giant danios, growing up to 5 inches in length – still small enough to tempt some koi. Though also relatively hardy, pH should be kept between 7.0 and 7.8 and temperature between 70° and 78° F (21-25.5° C).
How old do koi fish live to be?
Koi Fish are most commonly associated with garden ponds due to their large adult size. These fish, a type of carp, can regularly live to be 60 years old or more, making them lifelong pets. Find koi for sale at your local PetSmart store!
How much did the last Koi Grand Champion sell for?
The last All Japan Show 2006 Grand Champion was said to have sold for $365,000.00 dollars! So, if you can learn about Koi development, you stand a far better chance of being able to pick and purchase these higher quality fish at a less expensive young age.
Which is the best grade of Koi to buy?
Some people find that learning what constitutes a high quality fish is the most interesting part of the hobby, and even though they do not plan to show fish, they do appreciate the highly valued Koi that fall into the higher grades. We also offer fish that are individually priced.
Are there any koi farms that sell fish?
Since we have reduced our prices so drastically, don’t expect many, (if any) sales on fish. These prices are already ridiculously low, so there is now no excuse for not having the best Koi bred in the USA, or the best Butterfly Koi on the planet!
