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How to be a good Koi keeper -- Koi Care

Nothing is more important to your Koi than the proper Koi care. If you are a lover of Koi or just began keeping Koi and want more information on koi care, you've come to the right place. The resources we've gathered provide all the information on caring for you fish you'll ever need.

Koi fish are usually resilient fish with strong immune systems. However, even with those natural characteristics, if they are not cared for properly they are still susceptible to disease and death. One condition that should always be kept for good Koi care is the temperature and cleanliness of the water that the Koi lives in. We could go into pages and pages on correct water temperature and chemical levels, but won't need to because our resources have already done the research for us. If you take a look at the resources below, you will find all of the information you need to achieve the prime water chemistry levels for your Koi.

Another thing besides water that is important in Koi care is the food you feed your Koi. There are many fish feed on the market today, but you want to feed your Koi the best. This would include sources of protein as well as Chitin, a substance known to keep water clean as well as the digestive system of fish. Suggested brands are Love Star and Kani Ichiban.

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