Many koi lovers in their own courtyard digging koi pond, indoor aquariums, breeding koi, not only cultivate the sentiment, but also beautify the living environment. I would like to introduce you to the common types of koi and feeding methods, I hope to help you.
Common types of koi and feeding methods
(a), red and white koi feeding
1, common types
The body of the fish is white lined with red patterns on the body of the fish is known as red and white koi. Red and white koi are representative of koi and are considered the most authentic Japanese koi. According to the number of red markings, the shape and location of the growth, it can be divided into? Two-stage red and white koi? and Three-section red and white koi? and "4-section red and white koi". four red and white koi? One red and white koi? A red and white koi? A red and white koi with lightning stripes? A red and white koi? Fuji koi? and? Napoleon red and white koi? and Goten Sakura Koi? and? Kanazakura Koi? and? German red and white koi?
2, feeding methods
To make the red and white koi grow large , it must be stocked in a larger pond. Too much density will inhibit its growth, this must be noted. It has a mixed diet, and it can accept both natural and artificial feeds. Be careful not to feed too much at a time to avoid contaminating the water. In order to save trouble, you can also use special feed for feeding, which is simple and can reduce the occurrence of enteritis and other diseases. Be careful not to make the environment too shaded. Appropriate sunlight exposure is very important to ensure the normal growth of red and white koi, especially in winter when temperatures are low. In the hot summer months, the water temperature rises quickly due to the constant sunlight. If the water body is small, this is detrimental to the growth of the koi and should be cooled down by means of shade. Red and white koi are more adaptable to temperature changes and grow better at temperatures between 18 and 24°C. They have a stronger ability to adapt to temperature changes. Red and white koi are highly resilient and under good management are usually less susceptible to disease and parasites.
(2) Raising of Dazheng Sanshi Koi
1. Common types
The red and black spots on a white background are called Dazheng Sanshi Koi. The basic condition is to have only red spots on the head without black spots and black stripes on the pectoral fins. It is one of the representative varieties of koi, along with red and white koi. According to the distribution of red and black spots on the body, they can be classified as? Red Koi? The red and black spots on the body can be divided into three types of koi. red and black spots on the fish's body. and? Fuji Koi? and? German Tricolor Koi? The German Tricolor Koi, the German Tricolor Koi German red koi?
2. Breeding Methods
Daisho tricolor koi can be bred in small ponds or villa koi ornamental ponds. In the process of breeding, we must pay attention to keep the water body clean, and use green water to feed the effect is better. They are omnivorous and accept both natural and artificial feeds. Every year from June to September is the stage when koi have a very strong appetite and should be fed once a day in the morning and once in the evening. In the fall, as the temperature drops, the frequency of feeding can be reduced to once a day, and feeding should be stopped when the water temperature drops below 7°C. The floating head phenomenon should be avoided. Floating head should be avoided, especially in summer when the temperature is high, to prevent flooding. It should be allowed a few hours of direct sunlight per day, and in winter it can overwinter outside in deep water, and if the environment is warm, it can continue to grow at a fast rate. It can sometimes be infested with Leptosphaeria polymorpha and Lernaea anchovna.
(3) Raising Showa Tricolor Koi
1. Common types
The tricolor koi with red and white koi patterns on a black background and black spots on the base of the pectoral fins is called Showa tricolor koi, which is known as Showa Tricolor Koi, along with red and white koi, and Taisho tricolor koi, which is called Gosho Tricolor Koi. It is also known as the "Gosho Sansha". It is the representative variety of koi. Light black Showa koi: The black spots on the scales of Showa tricolor koi are light black, which is elegant and graceful. The common varieties are:? Hime-Showa Koi? The most common types of koi are Modern Showa Koi? and? German Showa Koi?
2, feeding methods
The same as Taisho three-color koi feeding methods.
(4), the feeding of dandelion koi
1, the common types
round red spots on the top of the head, but the whole body does not have red spots, known as dandelion. If there is a red line or red spot on the head extends to the shoulder, can not be called danding. Common species are:? Danding red and white koi? The most common species are Three-colored koi? and the other three. Showa koi?
2, feeding methods
Danding koi is best kept in a small concrete pool, if the interior decoration, can also be temporarily placed in a large aquarium. Keep the water body clean and use green water for better effect. Animal feeders, such as earthworms, shrimps, snails, fly maggots, water fleas, etc., can also be fed. The quantity of each feeding should be controlled at 3% to 5% of the koi's body weight. In summer and fall, when it has a strong appetite, more bait can be fed; in winter and spring, when it is cold, the amount of bait should be controlled. In summer and fall, when the temperature is high, it is easy to float its head, so it should pay attention to increasing oxygen. It should be able to receive the right amount of direct sunlight every day, and in winter and spring when the temperature is low, the time of light should be prolonged, which is good for improving the disease-resistant ability of danding koi. It can be overwintered outdoors in winter, and if the environment is warm, it can still continue to grow at a fast rate. If not managed properly, they are susceptible to vertical scale disease, and are occasionally infested with Cercopithecus multilocularis and Lernaea anchovii.
(5) Bikou Koi
1. Common species
Koi with black spots on white, red or yellow background is called Bikou Koi, which belongs to Taisho Sanshou Koi system. The common types are as follows. White Bessho Koi? This is the only way to ensure that it grows larger. In practice, it should be ensured that there is enough plankton in the water so that the koi can grow better. Artificial feeds can be used, preferably with live food such as daphnia two or three times a week, to ensure proper development. Bessho koi have a high need for oxygen, so if they float in the summer or fall when the temperature is high, measures should be taken to deal with the problem. It should be ensured that the feeding place receives 2-3 hours of sunlight every day, which is very important for improving the oxygen content in the water, inhibiting the occurrence of certain diseases, and ensuring the normal body color. In general, with careful care, adult Bessho koi are not very susceptible to disease and are rarely infested with parasites.
(6), silver scale koi feeding
1, common types
koi with silver scales all over the body and glittering, said? Silver scale koi? Common species are:? Silver-scaled red and white koi? The most common types of koi are: red and white koi with silver scales. Silver scale tricolor koi? The most common species of koi are the Silver Scale Showa Koi? and? Silver Scale Fukko Koi? and? The silver-scaled koi is also known as "Pikuang Koi".
2, feeding methods
The same as the danding koi feeding methods.
(7), the golden koi breeding
1, common species
The whole body for the golden yellow koi called golden koi. The common types are:? Gray gold koi? The most common types are: gray gold koi? White gold koi? White gold koi? Platinum Koi? White gold koi? Yamabuki Gold Koi? and? Orange Gold Koi? and? Himawari-koi? What's your name? Golden Pine Leaf Koi? What's your name? Silver Matsuba Koi? and? German Golden Koi? and? German Platinum Koi? The first is the German Platinum Koi, the German Platinum Koi, and the German Gold Koi. German gold koi? And the German gold koi, the German platinum koi. German Platinum Koi? ? ? German Orange Gold Koi? Mizuho gold koi? Mizuho Gold Koi? Mizuho gold koi, Mizuho gold koi? Golden Pocket? And? Silver? And? Gold rods? and the "Golden Baton". Silver rods?
2, feeding methods
Golden Koi is best kept in a concrete pond to ensure that it can reach a sufficient length. But in order to meet the needs of indoor viewing, can also be placed in the aquarium. It likes to eat animal feed, can be fed with live food such as water fleas, water worms, etc., can also be fed with artificial feed, every year from June to September is the stage of the koi's appetite is very strong, it should be fed once a day in the morning and in the evening. As the temperature drops in the fall, the frequency of feeding can be reduced to once a day, and feeding should be stopped when the water temperature drops below 7℃. Because of their large size, they have a high demand for oxygen, so if they float, they should be oxygenated immediately. It is important to ensure that the feeding water receives several hours of direct sunlight per day, especially in winter. This is especially important in the winter, but in the hot summer months it is important to provide shade. In winter, the fish can be overwintered outdoors. In the north, when the pond freezes over, it is important to break the ice and increase the oxygen level. Adult gold koi are highly resilient, but sometimes suffer from diseases such as enteritis. When they are small, they are susceptible to infestation by harmful animals such as polyps, hydras, etc.
The golden koi is a very popular fish.
(8) Keeping of Clothes Koi
1. Common species
Clothes Koi is a species of red and white koi or tricolor koi mated with light yellow koi. It belongs to the red and white koi system and the tricolor koi system. Common species include Blue koi? Inked Koi? Grape Tricolor Koi? and? Tricolor Koi? and the other three colors. Showa Koi?
2. Feeding Methods
Clothes koi can be kept in small ponds. If there is more plankton in the water, it is good for its growth. It can be fed with animal feeds such as earthworms, shrimps, snails, etc. Artificial feeds can also be used, and the amount of feed should be controlled between 3% and 5% of the fish's body weight. Summer and fall seasons, it has a large amount of food, can be appropriate to feed more; winter and spring cold season, to reduce the number of feeding. In summer, when the water is short of oxygen, the koi will tend to float and should be treated promptly. It is best to let the Koi receive a few hours of sunlight every day, especially in cold weather. It can be overwintered outdoors in winter and will continue to grow if the conditions are warm. If managed properly, adult koi are usually not susceptible to disease and are rarely attacked by pests.
(IX), the breeding of autumn green koi
1, common species
Germany The light yellow koi of the carp system is called "autumn green koi". Autumn Cui Koi? Autumn green koi was obtained in 1910 by Akiyama Yoshigoro's mating of German carp with light yellow koi. The head of Akitsui Koi is clear light blue and the back is greenish blue. The tip of the nose, the eyelids, the belly and the base of the fins are red, and there should be no black shadows or black sesame spots. Common species are:? Flowering autumn green koi? The most common species are: "Flowering koi? Scarlet Aster Koi? and? yellow koi? and? Pearl Akitsui Koi?
2, feeding methods
Same as the feeding methods of Koi.
(10) The feeding of writing carp
1, common types
The common types of writing carp are? White carp? The most common types of carp are the white carp, the yellow carp, the yellow carp and the yellow carp. Yellow Koi? Scarlet Koi? The first is a new one, and the second one is a new one. German Koi?
2. Breeding Methods
In order for Koi to develop properly, it is best to gradually adjust the breeding container as the Koi grows. If they are kept only in small tiled pots, it will be difficult for them to grow to a considerable length. When the Koi reaches 30 to 40 centimeters, it should be placed in a concrete pond to ensure a sufficient feeding area. It is an omnivorous species and grows well if animal feeds such as daphnia are provided regularly, but it also does well on artificial feeds. Note that the number should not be too much, so as to avoid contamination of the water by not taking enough. Of course, it is best to feed special feeds to simplify the operation and reduce the occurrence of enteritis and other diseases. This type of koi requires more oxygen because of its larger size. During the high temperatures of summer and fall, it is important to observe frequently whether there is a lack of oxygen. It is best to be able to make it pick up every day.
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