Koi food

Koi can't just be fed with any fish food. They require specialized koi food . In the Vijverleven.nl webshop, you can buy koi food from various high-quality brands, such as Himitsu, Shinko, and Sanikoi, at competitive prices. The best food to order depends entirely on your intended use for your koi. We offer koi food for every type of pond.

Buy Koi food in our webshop

At Vijverleven, you can order various types of koi food in different price ranges and from different brands. Good koi food doesn't have to be expensive, but it's important that your koi are offered the most suitable food. Each brand has its own specific characteristics:

Himitsu koi food

Himitsu koi food is a quality brand of koi food. This food comes from Germany, where it is freshly produced. Furthermore, this carp food is produced exclusively using highly digestible proteins, which are readily absorbed by the fish. Thanks to its high nutritional value, this koi food is perfect for developing length and body in your Tosai. This koi food is available in various varieties, including 'Spring' for the spring/autumn season and 'Summer' for the better growth period.

Koi food from the Sanikoi brand

Do your koi swim in a natural pond with plenty of natural food? Then simply supplemental feeding is sufficient. Sanikoi koi food is ideal for this. This koi food is somewhat less expensive, but of excellent quality and the best option for supplementary feeding. The food is highly digestible and contains all the ingredients for good health and development of koi. Sanikoi koi food is available in various varieties, so there's a suitable food for every season.

Hikari koi food

Hikari koi food comes in various varieties, each with unique properties tailored to the fish species they are intended for. Because meticulous attention has been paid to the different species, even the most picky eaters can be satisfied with this food. It's no wonder Hikari has been a leading producer of fish food for 140 years.

VT koi food

VT koi food is specially formulated for optimal growth, color, condition, and well-being of your fish. This formula also prevents pond water clouding and minimizes filter strain. A great option for your koi pond fish.

Velda carp food

Velda is one of the most well-known brands when it comes to fish food. You'll also find food for ornamental koi in Velda 's range. This 100% natural food consists of dry-steamed silkworms, which are very high in protein and contribute to strong growth, optimal condition, and good resistance. A true treat for the koi in your pond.

Probites koi food

Probites koi food is part of the new generation of koi food. The latest production techniques are used, and the food is made from the highest quality ingredients. The food is designed to contribute to a healthy and long lifespan for koi.

Hozelock koi food

Hozelock koi food is available in various shapes and sizes, so you can feed your koi year-round. The food contains added vitamins and other ingredients, such as Spirulina, making it ideal for your carp.

JPD koi food

JPD koi food is high-quality food from Japan, the country where koi originate. It's ideal for use in your koi pond. Various types of JPD food are available, including "all-weather" food and special food for maintaining the fish's color.

Which koi food to buy

Each koi food has its own specific characteristics. The most suitable koi food for your pond depends on your goals for your fish. If you have a natural pond with plenty of nutrients, feeding your koi with a high nutritional value isn't necessary. Simply supplementing is sufficient. If you have young koi and want to develop length and body, a high-quality, nutritionally rich food is more suitable. If you'd like to buy koi food made with natural ingredients, that's also possible. Browse our range to find the perfect carp food. Not sure which food is right for your pond? Feel free to contact us. We're happy to advise you and ensure your koi get what they need.

Feeding Koi

If you have a pond with koi, feeding them is naturally a wonderful thing. The carp come to the surface, and you can get a good look at them. However, too much food is not good. How much koi food you should give your fish depends on several factors. Your goal with the koi and the water conditions are important in determining the type of koi food you should order, but the water temperature also influences the food. This is because the fish's metabolic rate determines their ability to absorb food, and the metabolic rate depends on the water temperature.

Feeding carp is a precise task, and it's best to mimic their natural habitat as closely as possible. Koi don't have stomachs, so they're never "full" and are always searching for food. They can literally eat all day long. It's understandable that you won't be spending all day standing by the water feeding the fish, so an automatic feeder is the perfect solution.

Feeding koi with an automatic feeder

It's better to feed your koi small amounts several times a day than to administer the required amount all at once. The fish process the food better in small portions and produce less waste. This maintains good water quality. Furthermore, feeding your koi in multiple small portions promotes growth, both in length and build. Young fish, in particular, grow better when offered 6-8 small portions of koi food per day. We understand that feeding your fish multiple times a day is time-consuming. We have a solution: the Koi-Pro Fish Feeder from Superfish. This automatic feeder ensures consistent feeding behavior. The koi food is fed in small portions at regular intervals, which will improve the performance of your koi, your pond, and your filter. Do you also like to feed your fish yourself? Then treat them to something extra special, for example, silkworms.

Feeding koi in the fall

In autumn, water temperatures can drop. If the water isn't heated and the temperature drops below 8 degrees Celsius, the koi won't be able to digest their food properly. If you continue to feed, the water quality will decrease due to the remaining koi food. The fish will also not digest the food properly, and it will remain undigested in their stomachs. It's therefore best to stop feeding during this period. When the water temperature rises above 8 degrees Celsius, it's best to switch to wheat germ food, such as Shinko Wheat Germ. This contains less protein, making it easier to digest. When the temperature rises to around 13 degrees Celsius, standard food is a good choice. In our webshop, you can buy various types of koi food for autumn, such as winter koi food or autumn koi food . If you have any questions about feeding in autumn, please don't hesitate to contact us for advice.

Feeding koi in spring and summer

When temperatures start to rise again, the koi can be fed freely again. Of course, only as much as they can eat. Overfeeding will cause the koi food to float in the water, which obviously negatively impacts water quality. The fish will also produce more feces, which can overload the filter. A high-quality pond filter is therefore essential for a good koi pond. How much koi food you should give the fish at a time depends on the age and size of the carp. A good guideline is that you shouldn't feed more than the fish can eat in five minutes. For warmer temperatures, we offer various types of food in our koi food webshop, such as spring koi food and summer koi food .

Order carp food in our webshop

You can buy various types of carp food in our webshop. What to look for when buying koi food has been described previously. In addition, you should pay attention to the following points:

• Are the carbohydrates good quality? Don't they contain too much sugar? (Prevent fat storage)
• Do the raw materials meet GMP and HACCP quality standards? (These raw materials are also suitable for human consumption.)
• View online reviews on water quality, filter and pond load
• There should be little to no foam on the water when using good koi food
• Buy food that is suitable for the water temperature at that time
• Only buy koi food that contains high-quality oils and fats
• Try it! Switch brands and see what results you can achieve.

Once you've placed your order in our webshop, we'll get started right away. We have many of our products in stock, so we can often ship them the same day. This means you'll never have to wait long for your order. Would you prefer to pick up your order? Please indicate this when you place your order. We'll make sure it's ready for you at the agreed-upon time.

More information

Want to buy koi food online, but first want more information about the different types of koi food? Or do you have questions about any of our other products? Then please contact us. We're happy to help.