How to keep koi fish? A detailed explanation of the key points of breeding techniques
Koi fish is a type of ornamental fish. Recently, the editor saw articles online about koi fish, all about how to keep koi fish. Keeping koi fish requires a bit of technical know-how. The editor collected some methods online and summarized them. Now let me tell everyone about them!
1. Selecting koi fish
First, we need to choose high-quality koi fry, so that the health rate can be higher. When buying koi fish, we should first confirm the health level of the koi, whether they carry diseases, whether their appearance is proper, whether there are any other abnormalities, and so on. Because koi fish are, after all, an ornamental fish species, their appearance is still relatively important. We should choose koi with pure coloration to buy. Purchases should be made at regular fish markets; do not covet cheap prices.
2. Choosing the koi tank
When choosing a fish tank, we first need to consider the safety of the koi. Because they are in water, we need to consider the tank's own pressure resistance, so that it can withstand the pressure at a certain water volume. Another thing is the height of the tank. We have all probably heard the story of the carp leaping over the Dragon Gate, so to prevent koi from jumping out of the tank and dying, we should choose as large and tall a tank as possible. In addition, we also need to consider the tank's water filtration system; this is a must.
3. Water quality
Because some breeders keep koi outdoors, in an open-air state, basically half of the water source comes from rainwater and groundwater. I advise everyone it is best not to use rainwater for fishkeeping. Rainwater contains some chemical substances that can affect the koi's respiratory system and are not good for their development. So it is best to use tap water after removing chlorine. Chlorine can be removed by letting the water sit in the sun, or sodium thiosulfate can be used for chemical dechlorination.
4. Feed
For raising koi, the choice of feed still requires some attention. Feed options include green vegetables, bean sprouts, bread crumbs, fish meal, and so on. Choose the corresponding fish food according to koi at different stages. Nutrition should be reasonably matched. If conditions allow, it is best to mix multiple feeds for feeding, so that the nutritional composition is more complete and better suited to the koi's growth and development needs for nutrients. Everyone can also make koi feed at home; ingredients such as dried carrots, seaweed, and dried small shrimp can all be used.
5. Disease prevention and control
Koi also suffer from diseases. If we want to prevent them, we must do prevention work well in normal times. First is the most basic disinfection, sterilization, and cleaning of the fish tank, then disinfecting and cleaning the feed that the koi eat every day, regularly changing the water in the tank, inspecting the tank water quality from time to time, checking whether there is leftover feed, and cleaning it up in time to ensure the water is clear and clean. During seasons with a high incidence of koi diseases, drug prevention must be done well by purchasing some medicines targeting koi diseases and spraying them.
The above is the breeding technology for koi fish. Did everyone learn anything? If koi are kept at home, they are still relatively easy to keep and do not require so much effort or trouble. If it is large-scale commercial breeding, then it must be done in a standardized way, and all the work must be done properly, so that the healthy growth of the koi can be ensured. To learn more related information, please continue to follow Qinnong Network!