All I ever feed my fish is freshly scooped up dog and cat shit. They absolutely devour it down & double in size every 3 months. The $$ I save is astronomical & the koi look and feel great. It really builds ammunities & enhances color as well. It's also great for the environment. Sometimes as a special treat I drop a nice loaf in there myself during a morning swim, needless to say they sure do follow me around closely everytime I go skinnydipping...💩
This video was 100% opposite of boring. :-) I have watched many videos on Koi and on other Fish, this is my biggest hobby. I have been in the Fish Keeping Hobby since the age of Five and I will be Thirty-Seven in December, and I still enjoy learning more about Fish and keeping them, I think it is very Therapeutic. However, I shall return back to the main point, I have watched this video many times, and even tho this is the First time I am commenting on it at least from what I can remember, I still want to say, that I think you did an outstanding job of this educational Koi feeding video. I have come to conclude that here in Scotland with the fact that the temperature drops bellow Zero Degrees Celsius the Hikari Wheat-Germ is the most suitable food to use all year round. Do not get me wrong I could also use Hikari Koi Gold or Shogun in the warmer season. Thank you very much for sharing this Awesome information Sir. Take care and stay safe.
Any problem with feeding my pond fish wet and dry dog food? Is a 5,000 gallon Pond full of bugs and other things for them to eat. I just supplement with dog food. The koi are still young. 3 to 6 inches. The Goldfish range from babies to adults. Dirt bottom pond. No filtration. The water just overflows out when it rains heavy.
Pretty sure fish based is best and they put a lot of crap on cat and dog food . I wouldn't even feed mine it if it weren't for the fact she starves her self.
what do you think of - Optimum Medium Pellet Koi Food,...... there are several of these within the same optimum brand....how to even choose which one is best?
I've tried it a few years back both the wheat germ and the growth - my feeling was that if produced too much waste for the price. Water became mucky very easily. Used it for about 6 months then dropped it
Thanx that explains alot for me my filters is working overtime and I need to clean it alot I have started with hikari a month ago and there is a big difference in my filters I must say I had very good results with Aqua masters color enhancer
I forgot to ask you a question. Takazumi do a food Takazumi Junour it has 63% protein. I was thinking it might be alright a a growth food for small Koi. Please may I ask what you think?
They normally flash at feeding time when eating or when I switch the pumps off as the bottom drains are not pumping air. I do scrapes and microscope to check for parasites often.
KOI Select thanks for getting back to me 😊, so is it normal for kois to flash here and there now and again? Im not really that great yet lol,, but noticed one or 2 of my koi were flashing but only once or twice threw the day, Much appreciated for any info Thanks.
@@koiselectsa Yes, this koi food is not commercialized and you really see how your water parameters will improved. I was skeptical at first but once you tried it, you really can't find any good koi food other than this.
That will work but might make the water quality bad. Can you not get hold of a high protein crumble in small size? Also what works very well but is costly is bloodworms
Hey mate I just wanna know what they eat in the wild life that’s what they should eat lol they are real beings and equal as us humans we don’t wanna eat dried processed food at all! Or we shouldn’t so why the fuck shouuuudl fish? No reason
@@koiselectsa yes but I mean like what they eat in the ocean, I am sure there is no oranges there. And if it’s money I understand that problem, buuut also we should ask the question if it’s fare for us to farm animals if we atleast don’t have the resources to take care off them like they live in the ocean. But I do understand and you are not the only one doing it
Thanks for the info,very helpful! O your pond and koi very nice!
Thanks so much hope you are well!!
Thanks mate. Good info
Love your vids and love your fish..please show all your goldfish and koi in the next video thanks🐟🐟🌅
That's for the support - will do!!!
All I ever feed my fish is freshly scooped up dog and cat shit. They absolutely devour it down & double in size every 3 months. The $$ I save is astronomical & the koi look and feel great. It really builds ammunities & enhances color as well. It's also great for the environment. Sometimes as a special treat I drop a nice loaf in there myself during a morning swim, needless to say they sure do follow me around closely everytime I go skinnydipping...💩
Always one
Swim close to you is understandle , after all you go then addicted to dog shit.
😂😂😂
This video was 100% opposite of boring. :-)
I have watched many videos on Koi and on other Fish, this is my biggest hobby.
I have been in the Fish Keeping Hobby since the age of Five and I will be Thirty-Seven in December, and I still enjoy learning more about Fish and keeping them, I think it is very Therapeutic.
However, I shall return back to the main point, I have watched this video many times, and even tho this is the First time I am commenting on it at least from what I can remember, I still want to say, that I think you did an outstanding job of this educational Koi feeding video.
I have come to conclude that here in Scotland with the fact that the temperature drops bellow Zero Degrees Celsius the Hikari Wheat-Germ is the most suitable food to use all year round.
Do not get me wrong I could also use Hikari Koi Gold or Shogun in the warmer season.
Thank you very much for sharing this Awesome information Sir.
Take care and stay safe.
Sorry I never specified.
What I meant to say is; Fish Keeping is my biggest hobby!
Morning! Tearing down the old house.... getting ready to bring in the new building....fish house,by the end of the month. Very busy.
Good luck! Wow
Nice pond.
Any problem with feeding my pond fish wet and dry dog food? Is a 5,000 gallon Pond full of bugs and other things for them to eat. I just supplement with dog food. The koi are still young. 3 to 6 inches. The Goldfish range from babies to adults.
Dirt bottom pond. No filtration. The water just overflows out when it rains heavy.
Pretty sure fish based is best and they put a lot of crap on cat and dog food . I wouldn't even feed mine it if it weren't for the fact she starves her self.
What filtration do you recommend for a 5000 gallon pond?
Old books say ornamental carp should be fed porridge, vegetables and minced fish meat.
I think best is good basic food and not too much of anything
vary good info ty
Pleasure Shayne thanks for watching
thank you for thios video it was helpfull!!
thank you!!!
what do you think of - Optimum Medium Pellet Koi Food,...... there are several of these within the same optimum brand....how to even choose which one is best?
Good info
Thanks you!
@@koiselectsa *Thank you.
Thank you for a very good and informative video what do you think of Aqua master feed?
I've tried it a few years back both the wheat germ and the growth - my feeling was that if produced too much waste for the price. Water became mucky very easily. Used it for about 6 months then dropped it
Thanx that explains alot for me my filters is working overtime and I need to clean it alot I have started with hikari a month ago and there is a big difference in my filters I must say I had very good results with Aqua masters color enhancer
I forgot to ask you a question.
Takazumi do a food Takazumi Junour it has 63% protein.
I was thinking it might be alright a a growth food for small Koi.
Please may I ask what you think?
Don't know the food
why you put a cover ? because of birds?
Video got the 123rd Like! :-)
You forgot Silk Worm Pupe My koi love it and it’s the perfect protein for them. Ask any of the Japanese breeders.
Yes that's true- I included mostly what I'd used. It's a bit obscure for most but does have high protein
I have been sourcing out Saki Hikari Growth and on One of the Packets in particular it says 45% which I find strange.
Not sure I know they can't absorb more than about 38% protein - can't recall the figure but it's under 40
@@koiselectsa O.K. thank you very much. 😊
Super video, very informative. Just one question what is the % of wheat germ /Hikari in the summer. Thanks
Hi I generally have like 60% of the b St floor to feed for the temp
So summer maybe 60 growth 30 wheatgerm 20 Shogun
Wow your fish are huge! 😊, can i ask a question, see in this video, i see one or 2 off your koi flashing, is this normal behaviour for them?
Cheers
They normally flash at feeding time when eating or when I switch the pumps off as the bottom drains are not pumping air. I do scrapes and microscope to check for parasites often.
KOI Select thanks for getting back to me 😊, so is it normal for kois to flash here and there now and again? Im not really that great yet lol,, but noticed one or 2 of my koi were flashing but only once or twice threw the day,
Much appreciated for any info
Thanks.
Can Carp Koi eat cucumbers?
I've seen a video of them eating cucumber ,cheese , oranges , tomatoes . They seemed to enjoy !
Did you try tomigai koi food? Really works for me
No I haven't ! Will try and find it
@@koiselectsa Yes, this koi food is not commercialized and you really see how your water parameters will improved. I was skeptical at first but once you tried it, you really can't find any good koi food other than this.
I have 100 1 and 2 inch koi what can i feed them to grow fast all i have is flakes
That will work but might make the water quality bad. Can you not get hold of a high protein crumble in small size? Also what works very well but is costly is bloodworms
@@koiselectsa what do you recamend
@@koiselectsa how long does it take baby penut koi to grow to at least 5 inches
Hey mate I just wanna know what they eat in the wild life that’s what they should eat lol they are real beings and equal as us humans we don’t wanna eat dried processed food at all! Or we shouldn’t so why the fuck shouuuudl fish? No reason
I agree but I don't have buckets of natural food to feed . Not sure I get your point
@@koiselectsa yes but I mean like what they eat in the ocean, I am sure there is no oranges there. And if it’s money I understand that problem, buuut also we should ask the question if it’s fare for us to farm animals if we atleast don’t have the resources to take care off them like they live in the ocean. But I do understand and you are not the only one doing it
@@elisabethdahle6469 koi don't live in the ocean 🙈