Pond Pro Premium Floating Koi Food - 3mm 10kg Our food is specially formulated to enhance the natural beauty and colour of your Koi, making their appearance as striking as ever. A vibrant Koi is a healthy Koi. Through extensive testing, we've perfected a formula with an optimal nutrient profile: Protein (38%) and Fat (10%) minimum. This balanced diet supports growth, health, and vitality in your Koi. The proof is in the feeding — Our owner exclusively feeds this formula to his prize Koi imported from Japan. Pond Pro Premium Floating Koi Food - 3mm & 5mm Elevate Your Koi's Health with Pond Pro Premium Floating Koi Food Discover Pond Pro Premium Floating Koi Food, designed for koi enthusiasts. Made in Canada, our floating pellets ensure maximum digestibility, vibrant colours, growth, and overall health. Packed with high-quality ingredients, our koi food is rich in proteins from fish meal and wheat germ, supporting growth and development. Enhanced with essential vitamins and minerals, it provides the nutrients your koi need to thrive. Our premium Koi food is Made in Canada. This not only supports local businesses but ensures your Koi receive the freshest nutrition possible. Our Koi food stays fresh for up to 3 years unopened and 1 year after opening, allowing you to buy in bulk with confidence that your Koi will always have top-quality nutrition. We understand the importance of easy digestion for Koi. Our food is designed to be easily digestible, promoting better nutrient absorption and ensuring cleaner water conditions. Our formula isn’t just scientifically developed; it’s breeder tested and approved. Trusted by professionals, our food meets the high standards required for breeding and raising prize-winning Koi. Choosing the Right Pellet Size: 3mm vs 5mm Small Koi under a year old thrive on 3mm pellets as they are easy to ingest and digest. Larger, mature Koi benefit from 5mm pellets, providing substantial bites. Guaranteed Ingredient Analysis Crude Protein (min) 38% Crude Fat (min) 10% Crude Fibre (max) 3.5% Vitamin A (min) 8000 IU/kg Vitamin D3 (min) 2600 IU/kg Vitamin E (min) 175 IU/kg Calcium 1.8% Phosphorous 1.2% Sodium 0.45% Moisture 7% Essential Tips for Feeding Your Koi Fish Choosing the Best Nutrition When it comes to feeding koi and pond fish, selecting high-quality food is crucial. Not all fish foods are created equal. Research shows that fish digest and assimilate proteins most efficiently when they come from other fish. This makes sense, considering that in their natural habitats fish often consume other fish. When purchasing fish food, it's essential to examine the label for the primary sources of protein, such as Herring meal, chicken meal, or other aquaculture proteins. These ingredients are excellent indicators of a quality product, as they provide the necessary nutrients that fish require. Pond Pro Premium Floating Koi Food is specially formulated with high-quality proteins, ensuring that your koi and pond fish receive the essential nutrients they need for optimal health and vibrant colouration. By incorporating such premium ingredients, this product supports better digestion and assimilation, contributing to the overall well-being of your aquatic pets. Benefits of a Regular Feeding Schedule Creating a regular feeding schedule for your pond fish can greatly enhance your success. Fish accustomed to seeing you at the same time each day are more likely to eat directly from your hand. This process requires patience and time, but the reward of hand-feeding your fishy friends is delightful. Here are some tips for a consistent feeding routine: Set Specific Times - Choose times that fit into your daily schedule and stick to them closely. Fish thrive on routine and will learn to associate your presence with feeding time. Be Patient - It may take time for your fish to adjust to the new routine, so practice patience and consistency. Enjoy the Process - Take pleasure in bonding with your fish as they learn to trust you. Perfect Portioning for Fish Using the 5-Minute Rule When feeding your pond fish, it's important to adhere to the 5-minute rule: provide only as much food as they can consume within five minutes. This guideline ensures that your fish receive the necessary nutrients without overfeeding. Larger fish, such as koi, may require larger portions compared to smaller ones. If you observe your koi nibbling on waterlilies or other plants, consider offering a bit more food to satisfy their hunger. However, be cautious not to overfeed, as uneaten food will drift into your skimmer and decompose, potentially leading to water quality issues. Moreover, excessive feeding results in increased waste production, which can disrupt the delicate balance of your pond's ecosystem.