| Water Temp in º(F) |
Feeding Quantity |
Food Type |
| less than 50 |
Do not feed Koi |
Temps. at 50º F of more than one month may require supplemental feedings of low protein high carbohydrate. |
| 50 - 55 |
2-3 times a week if Koi are hungry |
High carbohydrate, low protein, laxative type foods. Wheat germ, Cheerios, squash, lettuce & brown bread. |
| 55 - 59 |
4-5 times per week if Koi are hungry |
Add low protein (25 pellets along with vegetables. Increase quantities gradually as temp. increases. |
| 59 |
Once per day six days a week |
Low protein (25 pellets along with high carbohydrate vegetables and fruit. |
| 60 - 65 |
Once or twice per day everyday |
Gradually increase protein in pellets (35 and quantity of pellets. Vary diet with vegetables and fruits. |
| 65 - 72 |
Once or twice per day |
Bulk of diet should be 35% protein pellets. Add fruits, vegetables and plankton for variety. |
| 72 - 80 |
3-4 times a day |
High protein pellets (35% to 40 with color enhancers. Add plankton, vegetables, fruits and shrimp. |