here are some tips for maintaining koi for beginners

here are some tips for maintaining koi for beginners

6 things to know about your koi
-Experience level: Intermediate
-Size: Koi grows up to 91 cm
-Age: They can live more than 50 years and develop in various temperatures
-Temperament: They are generally peaceful, but can take fish more slowly
-Origin: This is a species of native Japanese carp.

-Did you know that koi can learn to recognize and eat their parents' food?
How do I configure my Koi aquarium?
-Koi grow quickly and grow tall. Store adult carp in a 10-meter open air pool with at least 50 gallons of water per fish.
-Young koi can be stored in an aquarium of at least 29 gallons.
-Place the aquarium in a quiet place, away from direct sunlight and wind.
-Cover the aquarium with a hood to reduce evaporation and splash and prevent fish from jumping.
-To bring a new koi into the aquarium, soak it in water for 10 minutes to get used to the new water temperature.
When placing Koi into an existing aquarium or school pool, isolate new fish in separate waters for two to four weeks to ensure they are in good health.
Use the net on the day of transfer to transport the koi so that the old water does not mix with the new one.
-Whether you live indoors or outdoors, don't add more than 3 new koi at once.
filtering
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for selecting and configuring size filters that are suitable for your koi fish habitat.
Aquarium filters must be able to process all water in the tank 3 to 5 times per hour. For example, in a 20 gallon tank, the filter must penetrate at least 60 gallons of water per hour.
Add bacterial additives useful to reduce waste in the habitat.
PetSmart offers free aquarium and pool testing. Just bring a water sample and we can check the quality in a few minutes.
Hot and mild
The outdoor koi is sturdy and hibernates in winter, as long as the pond is deep enough to prevent it from freezing. (They won't survive on solid ice.)
Koi ponds have to be partially shaded.
The koi mind prefers water between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
Install lights in the aquarium in the room to light up for 8 to 12 hours a day.
water temperature
Koi are quite weatherproof - in winter they can even hibernate under ice. Make sure your pool is at least three feet deep. Otherwise, it can freeze hard and the koi is not so hard. When they stay indoors, Koi prefers cold water, between 18 and 24 degrees Celsius.
How do I keep my koi healthy?
If your outdoor koi doesn't seem to eat in the winter, don't worry. It is normal for them to stop eating at temperatures below 40 ° F.

Contact your veterinarian if you notice any of the following symptoms:

Unusual swimming patterns
Slimming or loss of appetite
Abdominal swelling
Skin fins or lit or discolored
Tight palms at the sides of the body
Scratch the body on the rock (flashing)
SAFETY TIPS PET
Fish and aquatic animals can transmit disease to humans. Wash your hands with soap and water before and after interacting with your aquarium. Children, pregnant women, parents and people with immune system problems must be very vigilant.
Keep fish from the food area and food preparation.
Never release fish in the wild. They do not adapt well and can damage natural habitat.
Wash your hands thoroughly with hot soapy water before and after contact with pets or their habitat.
Adults should help children wash their hands after coming into contact with pets, their habitat or aquarium water.
Do not use soap or detergent to clean the aquarium or decor because it is toxic to fish.
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