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How to be a good Koi keeper -- Koi CareNothing is more important to your Koi than the proper Koi care. If you are a lover of Koi or just began keeping Koi and want more information on koi care Koi fish are usually resilient fish with strong immune systems. However, even with those natural characteristics, if they are not cared for properly they are still susceptible to disease and death. One condition that should always be kept for good Koi care is the temperature and cleanliness of the water that the Koi lives in. We could go into pages and pages on correct water temperature and chemical levels, but won't need to because our resources have already done the research for us. If you take a look at the resources below, you will find all of the information you need to achieve the prime water chemistry levels for your Koi. Another thing besides water that is important in Koi care is the food you feed your Koi. There are many fish feed on the market today, but you want to feed your Koi the best. This would include sources of protein as well as Chitin, a substance known to keep water clean as well as the digestive system of fish. Suggested brands are Love Star and Kani Ichiban. Today's Koi Care Articles
How Many Fish?
Many new fish owners overstock their aquarium and lose fish as a result. How should you calculate the number of fish your tank will safely hold? Here are the pros and cons of several methods for calculating how many fish your aquarium will hold. Glow In The Dark Fish
Banned by some, coveted by others, glow in the dark fish are the latest in long line of altered fish. The debate is hot and heavy over the sales of genetically altered pets. What do you think about them? Salt in a Freshwater Aquarium
Next time you have sick fish, the remedy might not be farther away than your kitchen table. Ordinary salt is a useful remedy for the prevention and treatment of several freshwater fish diseases. However, it can also be harmful if used improperly. Here are simple instructions for when and how to use salt in your aquarium. Cardinal Tetra
A profile of the Cardinal Tetra (Paracheirodon axelrodi), including habitat, care, feeding, and breeding. Aquarium Plants - Real or A...
What kind of plant is better for your freshwater aquarium, real or artificial? Here are the pros and cons of real versus artificial aquarium plants. Giving an Aquarium as a Gift - Checklist
A checklist for giving an aquarium as a gift. Power Filters
The top choices for Power Filters. Flake Foods
Because fish in nature don't have cupboards stocked with cans of flake food, we can't be sure what they would choose. Fortunately years of study, and trail and error, have produced prepared foods that come much closer to providing the nutrients fish would find in a natural diet. Here are the basics of choosing flake foods for your fish. Do Water Changes Kill Fish?
It's a commonly heard, but not completely accurate story, that water changes are bad and will kill your aquarium fish. How did the story start, and is there any truth in it? Like many misconceptions, there is a kernel of truth behind it. Aquariums Under 15 Gallons
The top choices for aquariums under 15 gallons. |
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