Koi Foods and Pond Additives.

At Koi Water Garden, we are able to offer competitive prices on not only high quality koi, but also on koi related goods such as Koi foods and other food supplements.

Last Updated  13th January 2010

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How to correctly feed your Koi - which foods, how much, and how often

 

Koi Cakes

Koi Cakes have been specifically designed and manufactured for hand feeding Koi.  They are a staple treat food in a large biscuit type size that you can hold on to whilst encouraging the Koi to feed from your hands. Also fantastic value for money - manufactured in the UK

pack size price
2kg £14.50

 

 

EA Show

Class - high growth - high protein food

pellet size pack weight price
N/A

2kg

£29.50

 N/A 5kg £64.50

EA - Health

Class - staple - medicated food

N/A

2kg

£19.50

   N/A 5kg £39.50


EA Show and EA Health Koi food are a brand new concept in Koi food, as they are, as far as we are aware the first Koi foods developed which do not contain fish meal as a basic ingredient.  Both formulae contains worms, crustacea and vegetation, which is after all a large part of the staple diet of Carp in the wild. The food has bee developed in conjunction with a British company, Dragon Feeds who specially culture polychaete worms as one of the main ingredients of the new food. Because EA Show and EA Health are more natural foods, they can be used all year round.  Protein levels are up to 43% for EA Show and 36% for EA Health.  The food contains Vegetable proteins, cereal, polychaete worms, crustacea, wheatgerm, vegetable oils, squid, seaweed, brewers yeast, honey and garlic. Trace elements and vitamins A5, D3, E, stabilised vitamin C, K Folic acid, Biotin and B1.  Growth rates for this food are claimed to be spectacular, and scientific testing over a lengthy period certainly supports these claims.  

 

 

EA Wheatgerm

EA wheatgerm must be the best value for money Koi food on the market.  Contains Omega 3 and 6 oils, Bio-mos for health and Spirulina for colour.
Contains Soya, fish meal, white rice, minerals and vitamins A, D3, E, C and B. 21% protein.

 Class - wheatgerm probiotic food - low protein

Bio-Mos is a probiotic derived from a specific strain of yeast and improves animal health. Gastrointetinal health and integrity is essential for overall animal health and Bio-Mos 'feeds the gut and thus plays a critical role in animal nutrition.  Bio-mos is now use in many animal feeds and is scientifically proven.

pellet size pack weight price

5-6mm

15kg

£59.50

EA - Premier

EA premier food must be the best value for money premier Koi food on the market. Contains Omega 3 and 6 oils, Bio-mos for health and Spirulina for  colour.
Contains Soya, fish meal, white rice, minerals and vitamins A, D3, E, C and B. 38% protein.

 Class - staple probiotic food.

Bio-Mos is a probiotic derived from a specific strain of yeast and improves animal health. Gastrointetinal health and integrity is essential for overall animal health and Bio-Mos 'feeds the gut and thus plays a critical role in animal nutrition.  Bio-mos is now use in many animal feeds and is scientifically proven.

5-6mm

15kg

£69.50

 

 

Freeze dried shrimp and Silk worm pupae.

Shrimp or Krill as it is sometimes called, is a completely natural high protein diet with natural colour enhancers which is a fabulous food for all Koi.  Class - high growth - high protein food.   Similarly, silk worm pupae is a very high protein natural food which will turbo charge growth, and your Koi will love it!.  Class - high growth - high protein.

pack size price
Shrimp 5 Litre £19.50

Silk worm 5 Litre £24.50


Freshwater Shrimp (dried in their shells) are of the "Gammarus pulex" variety and are selectively used in the factory farming of Trout, Sturgeon & Carp due to their high protein levels, ease of digestibility, known purity and vitamin content.  Protein 45% Fibre 6.2%.  Calcium 5.2% Phosphorus 0.3%.  Moisture 12.5% Fat 8.5% - Vitamin A and  pro-vitamins.
   Silkworm Pupae - over 50% protein!

 

 

MediKoi Health Food

Medikoi health food is a low protein health diet with all the vitamins and minerals you would expect from a top class food but with added propolis to boost the Kois immune system which helps keep Koi in tip top condition. Feed all year round and mix with other foods for best results.

Medikoi health food contains 3 key components:- Stimune, a special formation of Glucans to stimulate the immune system response, Propolis, natures wonderful natural antibiotic to stimulate the immune system and guard against bacterial, fungal and viral disease and a unique blend of herbs to add further important vitamins. 33% Protein.  

 

pellet size pack weight price

Above: Health Food

Above: Wheatgerm and Garlic Food

Above: Probiotic Food

 

 

Above: Silk worm

6mm

1.75kg £18.50

6mm

3kg £27.50

6mm

10kg £75.00
MediKoi Wheatgerm and Garlic Food

Medikoi wheatgerm and garlic is a low protein Autumn and winter diet with all the vitamins and minerals you would expect from a top class food but with added garlic to help keep parasities at bay. Garlic has proven anti-parasite properties and
has been developed as another specific health food to help guard against disease and particularly parasite attack.

 

6mm

1.75kg £18.50

6mm

3kg £27.50

6mm

10kg £75.00
MediKoi Probiotic Food.

This brand new probiotic and prebiotic food has a 38% protein content, and being probiotic can be fed all year round.  Contains Krill, Spirulina, Astaxanthin and Stimune to boost the immune system. The probiotics ensure a healthy population of gut bacteria, so food is easily assimilated, waste is massively reduced and Koi can therefore absorb more of the nutrient value of the food at any temperature down to 5 deg C.  Growth rates are therefore naturally enhanced. The prebiotic element is formed from fructo-oligosaccharides which is a non-digestible element that helps maintain the population of healthy gut bacteria at consistent levels.  Spirulina and Astaxanthin improve colours. Medikoi probiotic food is undoubtedly one of the most advanced food formulae on the market today.

(see definitions of Probiotics and prebiotics below)

 

6mm

1.75kg £28.50

6mm

10kg £109.50
MediKoi Growth Food.

New growth food is now available with 40% protein level.  Class  - high growth diet.

 

6mm

3kg £27.50

6mm

10kg £75.00
Silk Worm Pupae.

Silk worm pupae food is a very high protein natural Koi food designed as a summer treat which your Koi will love and  will make them grow like crazy ! It produces virtually no waste. Use at temperatures of 17 Deg C and above. 56% protein

n/a

350gm £9.95
 Prebiotics and Probiotics: 

Prebiotics and probiotics can restore the balance of bacteria in the digestive tract. Probiotics contain beneficial bacteria that can be found naturally in various foods. When probiotics are consumed, these healthy bacteria will migrate to the intestinal tract. Common strains include Lactobacillis and Bifidobacterium families of bacteria.

Prebiotics are non-digestible foods that make their way through the digestive system and help good bacteria grow and flourish. Prebiotics keep beneficial bacteria healthy.

Prebiotics in the Diet:

 Prebiotics that feed the beneficial bacteria in the gut mostly come from carbohydrate fibres called oligosaccharides. These are not digested, so the oligosaccharides remain in the digestive tract and stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria.  Sources of oligosaccharides include fruits, legumes, and whole grains. Fructo-oligosaccharides may be taken as a supplement or added to foods. Yogurt made with bifidobacteria contain oligosaccharides. 

Probiotics in the Diet: 

Probiotic bacteria like lactobacilli are naturally found in fermented foods like sauerkraut and yogurt. Some foods will have added probiotics as healthy nutritional ingredients, which will be evident on the label.

 

 

 

Yamatonishiki pellet size pack weight price
Class - wheatgerm food  6mm 5kg £27.50

 6mm 10kg £47.50

Yamato Nishiki is another excellent value for money modern koi food, made in Japan, which contains immuno boosters and Astaxanthin for colour enhancement. It contains 34% protein and added vitamins and minerals and is safe to use all year round, and is available at very competitive prices.

 

 

Nobori

pellet size

pack weight price
Class - staple colour enhancing food  4mm 3kg £27.50

6mm 5kg £42.50

 6mm 10kg £72.50

Nobori is another high quality Japanese koi food, which contains Lactoferin to boost the immune system, and Hemathococcus and Astaxanthin and Kelp for colour enhancement.  It is designed as a specialist colour enhancing health food. It contains 40% protein and added vitamins A C D and E  and minerals. From the same family as Medicarp (see below)., but contains more colour enhancer.  Nobori represents excellent Value for money.

 

 

Medicarp

medicated food

pellet size pack weight price

 4mm

3kg £34.00
Class - staple food  6mm 5kg £52.50

 6mm 10kg £89.50

Medicarp is a very high quality Japanese koi food specially formulated to boost you koi's immune system. It contains Hemathococcus and Astaxanthin for vibrant colours and is packed with vitamins A C D and E and  Lactoferin and Torula yeast in order to guard against disease and to help promote excellent skin lustre, high growth rates and ultimate condition. The food really does improve both red and white pigment. 37% protein

 

 

Hikari Premium Koi foods   pellet size pack weight Price

Above : Hikari Wheatgerm

Above : Hikari Staple

Hikari Koi Foods

Wheatgerm. 32% Protein.

The extremely high wheat-germ content, utilizing the inner most portion of the wheat-germ kernel, provides a diet excellent for year-round use.

Naturally high in vitamin E and linolenic acid offering improved digestion and a superior source of natural protein. High levels of vitamin E have been shown to improve organ health, reproductive capacity and speed the healing of skin abrasions.

Promotes rapid growth while improving overall lustre and gloss.

Rich in stabilized vitamin C which promotes resistance to stress and immunity to infectious disease.

Helps prevent indigestion during cooler water temperatures

 

 4mm 2kg £22.50

  8mm 5kg £45.00

  8mm 15kg £115.00

Staple 37% Protein

Includes all the premium nutrition your koi need to grow strong. Expect healthy growth and excellent form when using this diet on a daily basis.

High in stabilized vitamin C which promotes resistance to stress and immunity to infectious disease.

Advanced production technology allows us to provide you with a food that will not stain or cloud your pond water.

Trust more than 110 year of experience to offer your pond pets reliable nutrition and quality beyond compare!

 

  4mm 2kg £18.00

  6mm 5kg £35.00

  6mm 10kg £62.00

Hikari is one of the original and the one of the best Japanese koi foods available, with various formulae to provide a fully balance feeding regime throughout the year.

 

 

Hikari Special Foods   pellet size pack weight price

 

 

Hikari Koi Foods

Gold. Class - high growth - colour enhancing food. 47% Protein.

A daily, colour enhancing diet for koi rich in enhanced astaxanthin, a form of carotenoid. Provides active colour enhancement helping to bring out all the natural beauty and true colours koi are known for. High in stabilized vitamin C which promotes resistance to stress and immunity to infectious disease.
The carefully balanced nutrition, vitamins and amino acids will keep your Koi healthy and full of energy while helping them grow fat-deposit-free
 
4mm 2kg £29.50

6mm 5kg £67.50

Hi-grow. Class - high growth - high protein food. 47% and 34% protein in two different pellet formulae.

Developed through scientific research and more than 110 years of Hikari's breeding experience cultivating the "jumbo koi" all true hobbyist desire.

Promotes rapid increases in both weight and girth without the risk of fat-deposit build up inside the body cavity.

Manufactured to assure the proper balance of essential amino acids, vitamins, minerals and other natural ingredients your koi require to" Pump them up!"

High in stabilized vitamin C which promotes resistance to stress and immunity to infectious disease.

Vacuum packed for maximum freshness and improved success.

oval 8mm 2kg £26.00

 

 

 Developed to reduce or eliminate many of the problems associated with keeping and breeding Koi, Saki-Hikari is the worlds first and most advanced probiotic Koi diet. The result of many years of research, development and extensive experience with leading Japanese Nishikigoi breeders, Saki-Hikari is now available to hobbyists worldwide.

The secret of Saki Hikari.

All of the Saki-Hikari diets include a beneficial living bacteria named the Hikari germ. This is a strain of Bacillus bacteria which proliferates in the Koi's intestine and brings many benefits. The result is extraordinary digestion, a consistent increased rate of growth, less pollution of the pond water and healthier Koi. The Hikari germ are known as probiotics, the benefits of which are well documented in the human diet (e.g. Yoghurt and Yakult) as well as in livestock breeding and aquaculture.

The Hikari germ process.

The Hikari germ works in four stages. First when a diet containing the Hikari germ is fed, the bacteria breed in the intestine. Secondly the Hikari germ creates increased levels of digestive enzymes, which significantly improve the Koi's ability to digest the food, and thereby utilising more or the beneficial content of the food, and causing less solid waste. Thirdly, because the Hikari germ is probiotic, these friendly bacteria out compete any 'bad bacteria' present for a food source, and their population naturally decreases. Lastly, less waste produced in the digestive process means less pollution in the pond, and therefore better, more consistent water quality. Also the probiotic actions of the Hikari germ continue to be of benefit, even when expelled by the Koi and continue to help break down waste products and organic sludge in the pond.

The Four Formulae

Saki Hikari is available as a Basic diet, a Colour diet, a Growth diet and a Multi season diet. All the diets contain the Hikari germ, wheat germ inner kernel, Spirulina and many important vitamins. Guaranteed analysis minimum 40% crude protein, between 6 and 9% crude fat, 1% crude fibre, 10% moisture and between 15 and 17% crude ash.

 

Saki Hikari Foods pellet size pack weight price order

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Diet 4mm

2kg

£28.50
  4mm

5kg

£59.95
Multi season diet 4mm

2kg

£36.50
  4mm

5kg

£79.50
Growth diet

 

 6mm

2kg

£32.50

 

 6mm

5kg

£69.50

Colour diet

 4mm

2kg

£36.50

 

 4mm

5kg

£79.50

 

 

Automatic Koi Feeders

Automated fish feeders  have been in use now for some time and have always proved useful where koi owners are on holiday or even just at work, then an Automatic Feeder is a must to ensure that your koi are fed little and often - i.e. the correct way, rather than feeding more heavily once or twice per day. This will substantially reduce waste produced by uneaten and poorly digested food. This in turn aids filter performance and helps keep water in a better condition. In addition your Koi will grow better and overall you will use less food. 

 

 

 

Aqua Forte Fish Feeder

The Aqua forte fish feeder can be programmed to feed up to five times per day.  It can hold up to 6 litres of Koi food with a pellet size of between 2mm and 10mm.  It  can feed up to 1.5kgs of food per day and can place the food in the pond at different places as it flicks, rather than drops the food into the pond.  This enables the unit to place food at distances from 1.5 metres to 4 metres from the edge of the pond. However the unit will NOT spread food everywhere as it has a directional hopper to ensure the food ends up where you want it.  Again fantastic value for money.

Size Price  

  

27.5 x 27.5 x 36.5cm 92.50

Best value automatic feeder on the market in terms of price/performance

 

 

FOK Japanese Fish Feeder

The FOK Auto Feeder represents the very best of automatic feeders and have been in use around the world for over 20 years, always providing optimum results and added benefits for any Koi pond. The feeder is fabricated from ABS plastics and is manufactured to run on 110 volts.  A transformer for 240 volts is supplied . The great thing about this feeder is that all service parts are available, from the motor, spare flicker blades and the timer/programmer.

The remote programmable/timer will permit many possible different feeding schedules. It also features automatic, on and off modes  without loss of timed feeds. The clock features Summer/Winter time adjustment, and 12 (am/pm) or 24 hour modes. The unit can administer up to 10 feeds per day with actual feeding times set from 1 minute upwards.

The FOK delivers food in a random mode across the surface of the pond, with the use of a cleverly designed flicker system, so fish will not crowd round near the feeder when they know its feeding time.

The FOK Auto Feeder holds approximately 4kg of food dependant on size of pellet and a visible window helps determine when a refill is required.

 

 

Item descripition Price

Fok Feeder above and timer below

 

Fok Feeder complete with transformer and timer 290.00

Transformer 47.50

Timer/Programmer unit 27.50

 

 

Montmorillonite Clay

NT Labs Pure high-grade ultra fine powdered Montmorillonite Clay contains many naturally occurring minerals and in our Koi ponds provides many trace elements that Koi need and which is abundant in natural mud ponds.  Helps to remove solid waste from the water, improves skin quality, appetite and Koi health.  Can be added to food as well as to the pond water for maximum advantage and aids digestion when used directly with food.

Dose 30 - 50gm per 1000 gallons per week.  Cannot be overdosed

weight Price

   NT Labs Mediclay

1.5kg £15.50

     

 

 

Izeki Super clean C

Izeki Super clean C is a special mineral that has been developed to specifically improve water conditions.  Its primary purpose is to prevent the formation of organic matter in the pond. A build up of organic matter reduces oxygen levels, and super clean C is designed to prevent this and keep oxygen levels high. It helps to reduce the levels of suspended solids by flocculating tiny particles of organic matter. It will also absorb calcium ions, so will help to reduce water hardness which in turn will improve the skin quality of Koi. The dosage varies with water hardness, but because Super clean C is a mineral, it cannot be overdosed

Dose 5 gms  1000 gallons per day in soft water. 
Dose 10 gms  1000 gallons per day in medium hard water. 
Dose 15 gms  1000 gallons per day in very hard water. 

Pack weight Price

   Superclean C

1kg £29.95

     

 

 

Izeki Magic Powder

Izeki magic powder is a mineral additive which is designed to be used with super clean C (above) and is designed specifically to improve white skin on Koi, increase their appetite, lower water hardness and improve a Kois resistance to disease. How does it achieve this? - Technically, magic powder aids the synthesis of proteins, improving food assimilation and it absorbs calcium ions. It also emits infrared light at a particular wavelength that helps create smaller water molecules - a condition known as 'water activation'. As a result water is able to hold more oxygen.

Dose 5gm per thousand gallons weekly

Pack weight Price

   Magic Powder

1kg £29.95

     

 

 

Barley Straw Twin Pack £3.95

barley straw

 

Widely used in large man made and natural lakes and even domestic water reservoirs, barley straw has been used for generations to control filamentous algae, blanket weed.  As it rots down in the water, it gives off minute doses of hydrogen peroxide which very effectively kills the weed and does not harm the environment or Fish.  Get rid of blanket weed the economical way, one twin pack treats 1500 gallons, and lasts for around 6 months!

No gimmicks, no gadgets, it's cheap and it works!

 

 

Cloverleaf blanket weed answer

pack size pack weight price
value 0.8 kg £15.95

 

Cloverleaf blanket weed answer is the sure and safe way to rid your pond of blanket weed.  Not a chemical, but a unique blend of minerals and enzymes that creates an environment unsuitable for blanket weed.  Guaranteed to work every time. Safe for all aquatic life including pond plants. Recommended treatments monthly during the summer.  In our opinion this product really is worthy of the name.

The 0.8kg pack is sufficient for a single treatment of 2200 gallons of pond water (or a 2 month course for a 1000 gallon pond)

 

 

EA Stop blanket weed

pack size pack weight price
medium 1 kg £17.95

Large 3.5 kg £49.50

 

EA weed inhibitor marketed by Evolution Aqua is another safe way to rid your pond of blanket weed.  A treatment that affects  calcium structure which blanket weed relies on to thrive, it also inhibits the spread of the spores.  We were very impressed with the results of this new product. It works fast, and does not leave an unsightly mess of dead or decaying weed - its almost as though the dreaded weed just disappears without a trace.  Does not contain copper and is completely safe for all aquatic life including pond plants.  Recommended treatments monthly during the summer.

Dose 50gm per 1500 litres ( 330 gallons) of pond water. 1kg is sufficient for a single treatment of 6800 gallons of pond water (or for 3 month course for a 2200 gallon pond)

 

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