Here are some tips to choose suitable koi fish for your beautiful koi pond:
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Consider the size of your pond. Bigger ponds allow larger koi varieties. Know the full adult size any koi variety will reach.
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Select koi based on your climate. Cold hardy varieties do better in cooler temperatures while tropical koi need a pond that doesn't freeze.
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Choose koi with beautiful colors and patterns you find aesthetically appealing. Varieties include Kohaku, Sanke, Showa, Utsurimono and others.
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When you looking for koi fish for sale, Buy koi of similar size so they school/shoal together harmoniously. Add smaller 4-6 inch koi to start and add more as the pond cycles.
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Inquire about the koi's gender. For a pond with fewer fish, a male to female ratio of 1:2-3 works well to avoid aggression.
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Ask if the koi have been dewormed and vaccinated. This protects their health as well as other fish in the pond.
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Consider your budget but invest in top quality, healthy koi from a reputed breeder/store for long life.
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Acclimatize new koi properly before release by floating the bag in the pond for 30 mins.
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Provide a balanced diet, clean water parameters and shelter for a thriving koi community in your beautiful backyard pond.