Koi food for the autumn
A species-appropriate feeding in summer and autumn helps to create the necessary basis for koi carp to survive the winter months without food. If this is not successful, this will become apparent by next spring at the latest in the form of various health problems such as diseases and parasites.
However, the nutritional requirements in autumn are quite different from those in summer. This is because large fluctuations in temperature during this time of the year are a considerable strain on Koi and require a corresponding adjustment of feeding.
What constitutes a good Koi food for the autumn and what you should pay attention to when feeding your fish is explained below.
How to feed koi carp in autumn
Koi carps are cold-blooded. They are therefore not able to regulate their body temperature themselves. If it gets colder, their metabolism and digestion therefore slow down.
For this reason, the water temperature is of crucial importance for feeding according to requirements. As long as the water has a temperature of at least eight degrees, we recommend that you feed your Koi once a day in autumn.
The amount of food should be chosen in such a way that the fish can completely eat the Koi food within 60 minutes. As soon as the water temperature falls below eight degrees, feeding should be stopped.
What constitutes high-quality koi food for the autumn
Those who keep koi carp know very well how sensitive the animals are and what role a diet plays in keeping the fish healthy. Due to the slower metabolism it is especially important in autumn that the Koi food is digestible and easy to digest.
The fish need enough nutrients to be optimally prepared for the winter. Koi food for the autumn should therefore always contain enough high-quality proteins and fats and supply the animals with important vitamins and minerals.
KI-JA-KO Wheatgerm - high-quality koi food for the autumn
By feeding your koi in autumn you ensure that your koi carp will survive the winter well. With Wheatgerm from KI-JA-KO you make the perfect choice for this purpose.
KI-JA-KO Wheatgerm is a floating Koi food in premium quality. The feed contains fish meal, vegetable protein, cereals and fish oil as well as wheat germ, which make the Koi feed easy to digest despite low temperatures in autumn.
In addition, KI-JA-KO Wheatgerm provides your koi carp with pre- and probiotics which improve the absorption of nutrients, promote intestinal health and make the fish less sensitive to diseases.
Why Wheatgerm from KI-JA-KO is the ideal koi food in autumn
With Wheatgerm from KI-JA-KO you choose a koi food with a high content of natural vitamin E and valuable omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids.
The feed is very well tolerated, is characterised by a particularly high acceptance and provides your Koi with all the nutrients they need in autumn.
KI-JA-KO Wheatgerm also contributes to a healthy digestion and promotes the well-being of your Koi in autumn. The well thought-out nutrient composition supports the immune system and thus makes an important contribution to protecting the fish from parasites and infections.
Koi food for the autumn - all the important things at a glance
Feeding in autumn according to your needs ensures that your koi carp are optimally prepared for the winter and the risk of health problems is reduced.
- It is therefore essential that you choose the right koi food in autumn and provide your fish with the right amount of food. We have summarised the most important points again at the end of this article.
- Feed the fish once a day in autumn. The amount of food provided should be completely consumed within 60 minutes. Stop feeding at water temperatures below eight degrees.
- For the autumn, use an easily digestible koi food with a high nutrient density.
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