Koi are colorful and swim in a majestic manner. In ancient times, this fish was only kept by the noblemen, and it had a high ornamental value. Later on, the fish slowly spread to the people, who took it as a symbol of happiness, wealth and good fortune. In modern times, the popularity of this fish is still very high. Before the final exams in the circle of friends or dynamic can see many people forwarding koi, hoping to bless themselves. Also before the double eleven came, the koi campaign was created on Alipay. However, it is thought that the bright colors of this fish can attract a lot of natural enemies while attracting the attention of others. So what should we pay attention to when we keep koi, I’ll introduce it to you below.
First we have to observe when choosing the koi, choose the ones that are longer and more energetic, and try to avoid the ones that have injured scales. Then I had to choose a suitable home for the koi. When choosing a tank, don’t choose one that is small, as the koi will not survive well. You can build a pond in an open area with direct sunlight to prevent the koi from freezing to death in the winter. If you choose a smaller tank, you should install an oxygenation device so that the koi do not die from lack of oxygen.
In many neighborhoods, koi are kept in ponds because there are aquatic plants such as water plants or water lilies growing in them, so it is easy to keep the koi there and there is no need to clean it, it is an ecosystem in that pond. But if you are building a pond at home, this is the time to pay attention to the fact that when the water in the pond becomes cloudy, you have to replace the water in time to create a clean atmosphere.
When feeding koi, be careful not to feed them too much. Nowadays, there are many pets that are not starved to death, but are propped up. Because koi are particularly voracious eaters, they don’t know how to control their appetite and just ask for more. Some people also like to feed them omnivorous food, which can cause gastrointestinal discomfort in koi.
The above are some of the considerations that I know about and are also practical, so you can simply learn from them. While koi bring color to our lives, we also need to know how to love and care for them.