Koi Food

You are what you eat, so getting the right koi food is extremely important in making sure your koi are happy and healthy!  We understand that Koi are loved pets, which is why we stock only the highest-quality koi food.

All of our Koi food features optimal protein levels, fish oils and wheat germ to promote healthy tissue growth and easy digestion. Available in both sinking and floating pellets, our range offers variety across three quality tiers: good, better, and best, and includes essential supplements like spirulina for colour and probiotics for immunity.

Looking for the best way to feed your Koi? Look no further than The Fish Works, where Koi food is our bread and butter… or should we say, our pellets.

In terms of koi food, there are three primary things to consider:

• Frequency of Feeding
• Type of Food
• Sinking vs Floating

While the specific choice often depends on the owner and their fish, there are a few key rules of thumb to follow.

Frequency of Feeding

The most important rule for feeding your koi has nothing to do with the food itself, but the amount and frequency you feed your fish.

I often find that when a customer comes in with an issue with their pond, whether algae, clarity, fish health, or constantly cleaning their filters, the first question I ask is, “How much do you feed your fish?”

So how much should you feed your koi?

This prevents unnecessary waste and buildup in your filter. I know they look hungry, but they’re fine! I know the one in the corner didn’t eat as much as your jumbo koi… It’s fine!!!

Summer vs Winter

When your pond is warmer during summer, they are happy to eat once or twice a day, but in winter, cut it right back to once or twice a week. If you live in an area where your pond freezes over, stop feeding altogether until your pond starts to thaw! Why? Find out below in the sinking vs floating pellet section!

Type of Food

We always recommend pellets to our customers (like our Fish Works Porpoise koi food). In fact, we only stock pellets for koi because flakes disintegrate too quickly, adding unnecessary waste to your pond and filter.

The Essentials of Koi Nutrition

Koi are omnivores and require a balanced diet, but they specifically need high protein levels to sustain their size. All food at The Fish Works includes these vital components:

Sinking vs Floating Pellets

One of the most common questions we receive is, “What is the difference between sinking and floating pellets?” The answer is actually quite simple: protein density.

Generally, sinking pellets are higher in protein, but that shouldn’t be the only factor that determines what you choose for your Koi. We usually recommend floating pellets because they allow you to monitor food intake easily and prevent unwanted waste from accumulating at the bottom of the pond.

Why choose sinking pellets?

They are ideal for ponds equipped with skimmers or other features that suck water from the surface. In our own shop ponds, we use sinking food to ensure the pellets don’t get sucked into the filter before the fish have a chance to eat. Additionally, sinking food is excellent for the summer, as the higher protein content supports faster growth during the peak season.

So what’s best for your koi? That is up to you! Have a read through the various products we sell, knowing they meet all the minimum requirements. You will find staples and speciality foods. Some of our foods have additional properties which include higher fatty acids and protein for growth, others have higher concentrations of natural colour enhancers, and some have live probiotics for immunity and health.

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