One of the most important things for water quality is to make sure toxins are not getting in the water from fertilizers or pesticides. Don't spray anything near the pond and make sure rain run-off does not flow into the pond as this can carry these very toxic chemicals.
Some of the other factors in water can be tested, such as pH, ammonia, and nitrites. A pH level of 6. The ideal range is 7. If it becomes necessary to adjust the pH it should be done gradually as a sudden change in pH can cause severe damage.
Ammonia should be zero. Any level of ammonia can be a problem. Note that ammonia is more toxic in higher pH ranges. If your ammonia or nitrite level is high it tells you that you either have too many fish or your filter is not doing its job adequately. Another possibility is that your filter may not have had time to cycle if it is a new pond. As with a new pond, a filter that has been shut off for the winter will need time to mature. This can take several weeks. A partial water change should be performed to dilute the high ammonia or nitrite problem during this time.
Plus, it can harm the health of your fish. You might consider setting up a feeding station. Take your time when feeding your fish, and watch them to see how they are doing at cleaning them up. How much to feed your fish will vary depending on the time of year. A fish will eat drastically different portions in May versus in November. Make sure you adjust your feedings based on the climate! Need to extend the time that you go without feeding your pond fish?
Lower the temperature. You might not have a lot of control over this if you are maintaining an outdoor pond — after all, it will be subjected to the whims of the climate — but if you have a heater, consider pulling it or dialing it down a bit.
Lower temperatures slow the metabolism of your fish, reducing their requirements for food. So, too, does lengthening the time of daylight. This limits activity and tricks your fish into believing they are entering into the fasting period.
Most adult pond fish can handle being fed only once every two weeks — they will find some natural food in the pond. However, here are some circumstances that can make an infrequent feeding schedule not just unwise, but dangerous.
You will need to feed your fish more often if your fish are suffering from some kind of disease or physical ailment. If they are sick, they most likely will eat in smaller amounts. You will also need to check on them more frequently anyway since you will be administering medication or other types of treatments. If you are away for longer, you can set up automatic feeders to dose a set amount of food into the pool each day. Alternatively leave a measuring scoop for anyone taking care of the pool so that they are not tempted to feed too much food.
Never feed extra to make up for a day of missed feeding, it will likely pollute the water. Check that pumps and filters are all clean and running correctly at least a few days before you go on holiday. This gives time to monitor that they have settled down and are still functioning correctly.
Sturgeon and Sterlets are unlike other pondfish, and not suited to smaller ponds. They need specialist higher protein, higher oil-content diets, prefer sinking foods, and will feed even at low temperatures.
They should continue to be fed in all but the coldest weather. Seek advice from specialist suppliers. See more Frequently Asked Questions. Natural food In a pool with an established selection of waterplants and a moderate stock of pondfish, there are likely to be sufficient natural foods plants, insects and other small organisms to maintain the fish stocks for most of the time.
Summer feeding As the temperatures rise, fish appetites will increase. When and how much to feed In nature, wild carp tend to eat in the morning and evening, with a lull during the afternoon. What to feed There are many good quality pond fish foods now available.
When on holiday If you are away for a weekend, fish will not starve as they can browse on natural foods in the pond. Healthy fish are characterised by a beautiful range of colouring and stable growth. Certainly for lovers of koi carps sophisticated feed is important. Velda has updated its privacy policy to provide you with more information about how Velda protects your privacy, including information about how you can exercise your rights relating to data.
You are here: Home » Pond fish » Fish feed.
0コメント