Koi up to one year old ( Tosai) have a high metabolic rate and can digest up to 65% protein content. Look for a quality food with 40% protein content (fish meal based) and supplement the diet with Silkworm Pupae, crushed up. The balance of the ingredients needs to be perfect, otherwise they will grow “fat” and not length ways. The first year of a koi’s life is critical for future development.
Are Coldwater Fish Easier To Keep Than Tropicals?
It's the question that's almost as old as the hobby itself. Many people who want to get into fishkeeping do so because they believe that fish are an easy, low maintenance pet they just need to feed once in a while. And many think that the easiest way to keep fish is...