Who we are

A small local business in the Lincolnshire area, with a passion for Koi. A small shop, with a lot to offer. I have had my own collection of Koi for many years. I would like to draw from my own experiences and knowledge of looking after these Koi, to supply the only the best available to you.

Koi Carp can be tricky to care for. It is important to provide them with right conditions to grow, thrive and avoid problem health conditions.

caring for your fish

optimum water conditions

Having the correct water conditions is paramount to caring for Koi.

What is a good water environment? 

Decent water parameters for healthy, happy koi carp should feature:

  • Zero/Negligible Levels of Ammonia and Nitrite

  • A Reading of 20 to 60ppm for Nitrate

  • A pH level of between 7-8.5

  • Minimum Oxygen Rate of 6mg/litre

  • No Chlorine, Iron, Lead, Zinc, or Copper

Just because the pond looks clean, doesn’t mean it’s ideal for your koi carp. Along with the above, your koi carp live best in slightly hard water (water with a high mineral content). This water type works to prevent toxins from dissolving and prevents them from harming your koi carp. Harder water also helps prevent pH swings which can be extremely dangerous to your Koi.

Maintaing a high standard of pond equipment

Good koi carp keeping relies almost entirely on good koi carp pond equipment. The better the pond gear you choose, the healthier your koi carp will be and the less chance you’ll have of needing to pay extra to correct future issues.

You Need:

  • Quality Filtration System – to clean the water and remove waste and other toxins.

  • Strong Water Pump – to circulate the pond water through the filter system.

  • Pond skimmer – to remove leaves, pollen and other floating debris.

  • Aeration System – ensures good oxygen levels and circulation.

  • UV Clarifier – to eliminate green water algae.

protection from predators

Even in urban areas, your koi carp might be at risk from predators. Large and brightly coloured, they’re a target for a range of animals including cats, otters, herons, and mink. So, place a net over your pond’s surface if you think there’s a chance your fish could be harmed. This will deter and prevent other animals from being able to dive into or access your pond. 

Avoid OVERCROWDING

One of the main points to consider when keeping koi carp is getting the right sized pond. If you pack too many koi carp into your pond, they’ll have less space to swim, which is their main hobby, and there’ll be a more concentrated level of harmful toxins.

As a rule of thumb when keeping koi carp you should stick to ten gallons of water for every inch of fish, with a minimum water volume of 1000 gallons and a minimum pond depth of 3ft.

Not only do small ponds physically limit the comfort of your koi carp, but they’re also much harder to maintain. Little ponds have less stable water chemistry. They’re more susceptible to rapid changes when it comes to temperature and cleanliness, becoming hotter and colder more rapidly and accumulating ammonia and nitrite at a higher rate. Just think: the greater the volume of water, the more stable the environment.

Koi carp can grow very quickly, so you should bear this in mind when thinking of how many you want in your pond.

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