Koi Pellets

May 18 2011

koi pellets
is this what killed all of my fish in a matter of days??

I had a 29 gallon tank with beautiful koi fish, and different types of goldfish. Most of the fish, I’d had for years. They were all huge fish so I decided to start feeding them pellets, instead of flakes. I went to the local pet store and bought a bag of koi pellets. Within days, my tank turned cloudy, my orange and white fish developed big black dots, and my black fish developed white dots, and pretty soon, they died. I didnt even think of the food I bought. I thought it was ick but my mother said it didnt look anything like ick. Thats when I noticed that the food I bought was expired. Would that have had such a dramatic effect on my tank? Or do you think it was something else. 2 of my fish managed to survive it and I got them out and into a new tank right away, but im still puzzled as to what caused this. Im still upset by it because I’d had them for so long.

Ick would present as white flakey patches on any color fish – it is basically exema for fish. Clouding of the tank is most likely as a result of uneaten pellets dissolving in the water promoting bacterial growth. This is most likely the cause. I understand your distress, as I had a bluegill that my daughter caught in a little stream behind our house. It was just a little bitty fish when she caught it at age 4. She wanted to keep it, and I had a 55 gallon tank sitting empty, so we filled it up, let it season, and put the bluegill (which we named Vince blueGill) in. He thrived -reaching a robust 1.2 lbs before my wife put a “petrified clam shell” as she called it that she found on the beach in the tank without letting me know. It was full of dried ocean minerals. Once it hit my freshwater tank it turned the whole tank so green that you could not see the fish, the bottom, or even your hand in the water. I took vince out of the tank and put him in a temp tank while I fixed it, but it was too late. Vince died after 6 years of living in our tank.

Koi Fry – Group feeding on Pellets

Kaytee Koi’s Choice Premium Fish Food

$15.95

Kaytee Koi’s Choice Premium Fish Food is a highly digestible, floating food that is suitable for all seasons. Kaytee Koi’s Choice Premium Fish Food provides necessary animal and vegetable proteins, and essential nutrients required for excellent growth, color, health and longevity….

Pond Ten Pellets – Floating – 5 lb. – Bag

$9.36

This nutritionally balanced floating pellet food is formulated for all pond fish. The highly digestible formula is specifically designed for koi and goldfish. It contains color enhancers and a stabilized form of vitamin C, to help with wound healing and disease resistance as well as normal bone and gill growth….

PondCare 181K Bag Summer Staple Pond Fish Food Premium Pellet, 15-Pound

$44.99

Summer Staple pond food is specially formulated for koi and goldfish. For use only in the summer when the pond water temperature is above 65Âº F. It is a vitamin enriched, color enhancing formula, containing stabilized vitamin C and spirulina….

Pond Logic Activated Carbon, 9 lbs (w/ Mesh Bag)

$56.69

Safely clear “tea colored” pond water. Activated carbon is very effective at removing dissolved organics from pond water, such as stains and discoloration caused by leaves and organic debris. Activated carbon is also great at removing harmful chlorine and chloramines caused by tap water. Typically, 4-6 lbs will treat 1,000 gallons for 2-3 months. Includes one mesh bag. Use 1-2 bags per 9 lbs….

Airmax Muck Away Pellets, 8 LBS

$149.95

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Ginesis Sludge Pellets, 1.5 Pound

$33.95

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Ginesis Sludge Pellets – Natural Water Treatment for water gardens, ornamental ponds – 10 lb pail of pellets

$174.95

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Ginesis Sludge Pellets – Natural Water Treatment for Water Gardens, Gof Course ponds, Ornamental Ponds, safe for fish, pets and humans. Removes waste, muck, sludge NATURALLY AND SAFELY for backyard ponds. 25lb Pail of Pellets

$375.00

Using pellets is a simple way to treat sludge but they also have a more practical solution that is especially important in larger, deeper bodies of water but just as relevant in small ones. The pellets will penetrate the sludge. Liquids and powders are effective for eliminating sludge but a certain amount of the product is consumed by the water. This is still beneficial as it will stop sludge from…

Kaytee Koi’s Choice Mini Pellets Premium Fish Food

$4.99

Kaytee Koi’s Choice Mini Pellets Premium Fish Food

Kaytee Koi`s Choice Premium Fish Food Pellets (3 lbs.)

$6.27

Product Highlight(s):The pellets are approximately 3/32in diameter.Guaranteed Analysis % Crude Protein (Minimum) 35 Crude Fat (Minimum) 5 Moisture (Maximum) 12 Crude Fiber (Maximum) 4 Ash (Maximum) 10 Phosphorus (Minimum) 0.8 Kaytee Koi`s Choice Premium Fish Food Pellets (3 lbs.) Kaytee Koi`s Choice Premium Fish Food Pellets (10 lbs.) Kaytee Koi Choice Premium Fish Pellets are a complete fish diet for koi, goldfish and other pond fish. The pellets are a highly digestible, floating food that is suitable for all seasons. It provides necessary animal and vegetable proteins, and essential nutrients required for excellent growth, color, health and longevity of your pond fish

Kaytee Koi`s Choice Premium Fish Food Pellets (25 lbs.)

$44.37

Product Highlight(s):The pellets are approximately 3/32in diameter.Guaranteed Analysis % Crude Protein (Minimum) 35 Crude Fat (Minimum) 5 Moisture (Maximum) 12 Crude Fiber (Maximum) 4 Ash (Maximum) 10 Phosphorus (Minimum) 0.10 Kaytee Koi`s Choice Premium Fish Food Pellets (25 lbs.) Kaytee Koi`s Choice Premium Fish Food Pellets (10 lbs.) Kaytee Koi Choice Premium Fish Pellets are a complete fish diet for koi, goldfish and other pond fish. The pellets are a highly digestible, floating food that is suitable for all seasons. It provides necessary animal and vegetable proteins, and essential nutrients required for excellent growth, color, health and longevity of your pond fish

Kaytee Koi`s Choice Premium Fish Food Pellets (10 lbs.)

$18.97

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Ocean Nutrition Koi Color Enhancer Mini 16oz

$8.99

Koi Color Enhancer is a highly palatable koi food that is specifically enriched with natural color enhancer`s, such as spirulina and krill meal, along with the proper balance of minerals necessary to promote the brilliant colors in your koi. Containing an abundance of high-grade white fish meal as its primary protein source, it is a nutritionally complete food scientifically formulated to provide a balanced blend of all the proteins, vitamins, and minerals necessary for the sound growth and health development of your fancy koi. The floating pellets do not cloud the water, making it easy to watch your fancy koi as they eat. Koi Color Enhancer is made of the finest select ingredients under strict quality control to ensure that your fancy koi receive the ultimate in nutrition.

Ocean Nutrition Koi Swim So Soft Med 4.4lb

$29.99

Koi Swim So Soft pellets become even like softer like moist croutons after only a few minutes in water, making them very appealing and easy to digest. The highly palatable koi food is specially enriched with natural color enhancer`s, along with the proper balance of minerals necessary to promote the brilliant colors in your koi. Containing an abundance of high-grade white fish meal as its primary protein source, it is a nutritionally complete food scientifically formulated to provide a balanced blend of all the proteins, vitamins, and minerals necessary for the sound growth and healthy development of your fancy koi. The floating pellets do not cloud the water, making it easy to watch your fancy koi as they eat. Koi Swim So Soft is made of the finest select ingredients under strict quality control to ensure that your fancy koi receive the ultimate in nutrition.

Ocean Nutrition Koi Wheat Germ Floating Med 16oz

$5.49

Koi Wheat Germ is a highly palatable and easily digested food that provides excellent nutrition for your fancy koi all year `round, but especially during colder seasons. It contains over 50% wheat germ, which is rich in natural vitamin E, to help promote balanced growth, resist disease, and increase fertility. It also contains two special enzymes to help improve your koi`s digestion in colder climates. It is a nutritionally complete food scientifically formulated to provide a balanced blend of proteins, minerals, and vitamins, including stabilized vitamin C, that are necessary for the healthy development of your fancy koi. Koi Wheat Germ is made of the finest select ingredients under strict quality control to ensure your koi receive the ultimate in nutrition. To enable your koi to eat where they prefer, it is available in floating and sinking pellets that do not cloud the water.

Farnam Maxflex Glucosamine Pellets

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Hikari Staple Mini Pellets

$8.89

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Votoy Catnip Pellets 2oz

$1.99

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Foundation Pellets

$30

FOUNDATION II is a premium formula that contains the broadest range and highest levels of nutrients that support hoof health. It is designed for horses that require higher levels of those nutrients that are necessary to support proper hoof growth and maintenance Manufactured by No Manufacturer Listed Available sizes Brand Pellets 60 servings – $30.00 Brand Pellets 120 servings – $55.00 Brand Pellets 180 servings – $73.00 Brand II Pellets 60 servings – $54.00 Brand II Pellets 120 servings – $90.00 Quantity: 1 Sizes: Brand Pellets 60 servings – $30.00 Brand Pellets 120 servings – $55.00 Brand Pellets 180 servings – $73.00 Brand II Pellets 60 servings – $54.00 Brand II Pellets 120 servings – $90.00