We started to discuss in the last article the various factors that can affect the growth of your Koi.
Here we will further discuss the environmental factors that can affect your fish and what you need to consider if you are trying to provide the best habitat for them to live.

Pond water temperature

Fish are cold blooded which means their activity can be greatly affected by their ambient temperature. And, because Koi are warm water fish, they will be at their best in warmer temperatures. That does not mean cold temperatures will harm the fish, only that in warmer temperatures they will be more active, feed more and thus have a greater potential for growth.

Pond water quality

It can not be understated how poor pond water quality can affect the growth of your fish. If your pond’s eco system is not in balance, it can really have a detrimental affect on your fish’s health. Making sure you pond’s filter system is working correctly and efficiently at all times is really important, as is checking for changes to the pond regularly, such as overgrowth of algae or green pond syndrome.

We will discuss what food to feed your fish, and in what quantities, in the next article.