food for koi carp
Koi food is chosen according to the size of the fish, the water temperature and the objective: daily feeding, growth, colour or cold weather. Floating or sinking pellets, in Mini, Medium or Large, from Hikari, Saki-Hikari, Aquifood and Malamix.
How to choose koi food?
- Pellet size: Mini (Aquifood 2-3 mm) for young koi, Medium (4-5 mm) for medium-sized koi, Maxi or Large (6-7 mm) for large koi. The pellets must fit easily into the mouth of the smallest fish.
- Season: wheat germ foods (Hikari Wheat-Germ, Aquifood Wheat-Germ Winter) when the water is cool, in spring and autumn; staple or growth foods during the main season.
- Use: daily food (Hikari Staple, Saki-Hikari Balance, Aquifood), growth or colour ranges (Saki-Hikari Growth and Color), treats (silkworms, Koï Stick, Koi Snack) as a supplement.
- Floating or sinking: floating food allows you to observe the fish and adjust the ration; sinking food is suitable for shy fish and deep ponds.
- Packaging: from 500 g bags to 10 kg and larger sacks: choose a size that will be consumed within one season to keep the food fresh.
Pellet size guide:
| Size | For | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Mini | young koi, goldfish | Aquifood Mini 2-3 mm, Hikari Staple Mini |
| Medium | medium-sized koi | Aquifood Medium 4-5 mm, Saki-Hikari Balance Medium |
| Maxi / Large | large koi | Aquifood Maxi 6-7 mm, Hikari Gold Large, Malamix Food Large 6 mm |
Frequently asked questions
How much food should I give my koi?
Give only what the fish consume within a few minutes, in several small meals rather than one. Remove any leftovers: excess food pollutes the water and the filter.
What food should I use for koi when the water is cold?
Switch to a wheat germ food, such as Hikari Wheat-Germ, Aquifood Wheat-Germ Winter or Saki-Hikari Multi Season, and reduce the quantities. When the fish no longer come to the surface, stop feeding.
Should I feed koi in winter?
No when the water is very cold: koi eat little or nothing at all. Gradually resume feeding in spring with food suitable for cool water.
Floating or sinking pellets?
Floating food allows you to see what is being eaten and to monitor the fish. Sinking food is useful for shy fish or to supplement the ration at the bottom.
Can I give koi food to goldfish?
Yes, by choosing a Mini pellet suitable for their size.
Read more: choosing good food for your koi carp, what food to use when the temperature is cold and feeding baby koi. See also Hikari food, Aquifood food and food dispensers.
Experts since 1998. Have a question about feeding your koi? Write to support@foudebassin.com or call +32 10 86 03 54.
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Aquifood Wheat-Germ Winter Floating - Autumn food for fish
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Aquifood Wheat-Germ is a food specially designed for koi during the early season and autumn. This food helps to strengthen the immune system of fis...
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Aquifood - Mini 2-3mm 2kg - High quality food for the whole season
Aquifood - Mini 2-3mm 2kg - High quality food for the whole season
4.67 / 5.0
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Aquifood is a high quality food for koi carp developed for 15 years now. It is a food loaded with spirulina and vitamins to promote the developmen...
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Aquifood is a high quality food for koi carp developed for 15 years now Following numerous tests, we have improved the recipe year after year to ...
View full detailsAquifood - Medium 4-5mm 2kg - High quality food for the whole season
4.67 / 5.0
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Aquifood is a high quality food for koi carp developed for 15 years now Following numerous tests, we have improved the recipe year after year to...
View full detailsAquifood - Medium 4-5mm 4kg - High quality food for the whole season
4.67 / 5.0
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View full detailsAquifood - Medium 4-5mm 10kg bag - High-quality food for Koi Carp for the whole season
4.67 / 5.0
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Aquifood is a high quality food for koi carp developed for 15 years now Following numerous tests, we have improved the recipe year after year to...
View full detailsAquifood - Maxi 6-7mm 2kg - High quality food for the whole season
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Aquifood Maxi 6-7mm 2kg is a high quality food for fish of all sizes and all seasons. Formulated with regular proteins and spirulina, it is the ...
View full detailsAquifood - Maxi 6-7mm 4kg - High quality food for the whole season
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Give your koi carp a complete, balanced, and highly digestible diet with Aquifood Maxi. Developed and perfected over more than 30 years, this secr...
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View full detailsAquifood 500g - Koi Color & Growth - Top Quality Premium Food for Koi Carp and Pond Fish
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View full detailsAquifood silkworm / Silkworm - 800gr
4.5 / 5.0
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View full detailsAquifood Koi Stick Aquifood Koi Carp Treats - 120G
4.0 / 5.0
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Feeding your koi by hand is one of the great pleasures of the pond — seeing your fish approach, gain confidence, and come to take their treat direc...
View full detailsAquifood silkworm / Silkworm - 400gr
Did you know that Koi love to feed on silkworms? The Aquifood Silkworm food will be ideal to satisfy them in case of small appetites. Aquifood Si...
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View full detailsHikari Friend - Large 10kg - For all fish at a good price/quality ratio!
4.9 / 5.0
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Contains a balanced nutritional formula Contains basic nutrients Contains stabilized vitamin C Does not pollute the water Floating pellets to be d...
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Hikari Friend Medium 10 kg - Staple food for koi and pond fish
Hikari Friend Medium 10 kg - Staple food for koi and pond fish
4.9 / 5.0
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View full detailsHikari Friend - Medium 4kg - For all fish at a good price/quality ratio!
4.9 / 5.0
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View full detailsHikari Gold - Large 10kg - Color & Growth Enhancing Daily Food
5.0 / 5.0
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View full detailsHikari Gold - Large 500gr - Color & Growth Enhancing Daily Food
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5.0 / 5.0
2 Reviews
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View full detailsHikari Gold - Medium 5kg - Color & Growth Enhancing Daily Food
5.0 / 5.0
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Hikari Gold is a scientifically developed daily food for Koi and other pond fish. The renewed composition which contains more spirulina and the ad...
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Hikari Gold is a scientifically developed daily food for Koi and other pond fish. The renewed composition which contains more spirulina and the add...
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daily diet for healthy growth. A floating staple, which does not pollute the water. It allows a balance of ingredients. Very digestible, allows...
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5.0 / 5.0
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5.0 / 5.0
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daily diet for healthy growth. A floating staple, which does not pollute the water. It allows a balance of ingredients. Very digestible, allows...
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daily diet for healthy growth. A floating staple, which does not pollute the water. It allows a balance of ingredients. Very digestible, allow...
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daily diet for healthy growth. A floating staple, which does not pollute the water. It allows a balance of ingredients. Very digestible, allow...
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daily diet for healthy growth. Hikari ® Staple ™ is a daily and economical diet for koi as well as other pond fish. It contains all the basic nutr...
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View full detailsHikari Wheat-Germ - Large 2kg - Easy to digest, even in winter!
Natural wheat-based food. Hikari Wheat-Germ is specially developed for the coldest months of the year. Its excellent digestibility guarantees excep...
View full detailsHikari Wheat-Germ - Large 5kg - Easy to digest, even in winter!
Natural wheat-based food. Hikari Wheat-Germ is specially developed for the coldest months of the year. Its excellent digestibility guarantees excep...
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