{"id":11067,"date":"2014-06-18T12:03:33","date_gmt":"2014-06-18T19:03:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hikariusa.com\/?page_id=11067"},"modified":"2025-05-05T08:21:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T15:21:46","slug":"show-quality-koi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hikariusa.com\/wp\/show-quality-koi","title":{"rendered":"For Show Quality Koi: Your Guide to Feeding Hikari\u00ae"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Feeding koi is an art and a science, essential to their vibrant colors, active behavior, and overall well-being. Koi are not just ordinary pond fish; they are living jewels that reflect the care and attention of their owners. Proper feeding is crucial because it influences everything from their growth rates to their immune system strength. In this guide, we will explore the best practices for feeding koi, ensuring your fish thrive in any environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hikariusa.com\/koi_pond_folder\/hi_growth.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hikariusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/042055084703-Koi-Hi-Growth-LargePellet-FloatingType-2kg-4.4lb-08470-New-554x800.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading widget-title\"><strong>To stabilize the physical condition while finishing the color in water temperatures above 77\u2109\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At this stage koi have a strong appetite, therefore we recommend you feed a blend of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hikariusa.com\/koi_pond_folder\/excel.html\">Hikari\u00ae Excel\u2122<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hikariusa.com\/koi_pond_folder\/hi_growth.html\">Hikari<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hikariusa.com\/koi_pond_folder\/excel.html\">\u00ae<\/a> Hi-Growth\u2122 in a ratio of 3:7. This will help the koi grow in length and girth without promoting deformities.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hikariusa.com\/koi_pond_folder\/excel.html\">Hikari<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hikariusa.com\/koi_pond_folder\/excel.html\">\u00ae<\/a> Excel\u2122 also protects your koi from color fading as the fish increases in size. (a common occurrence) In addition, Hikari\u00ae Excel\u2122 includes a special ingredient that allows the red coloring matter of the <strong>Hi <\/strong>(pronounced hee) to achieve a rich, deep color, originating from the bottom layers of the fish&#8217;s skin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading widget-title\"><strong>To stabilize the physical condition while finishing the color in water temperatures between 68\u2109 and 77\u2109<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During this stage the koi&#8217;s metabolism rate is beginning to increase, therefore it is important to ensure a well-balanced diet that is easily digested yet provides ample nutrition to promote the color enhancement and luster development of the skin.\u00a0Hikari\u00ae Excel\u2122 in combination with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hikariusa.com\/koi_pond_folder\/wheat_germ.html\">Hikari\u00ae Wheat-Germ<\/a> in a ratio of 7:3 is your answer. Feeding this mixture will stabilize the white color and result in gradual color enhancement with good gloss and luster beginning in the deepest layers of the <em>Hi<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hikariusa.com\/koi_pond_folder\/wheat_germ.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hikariusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/042055063425-Koi-WheatGerm-Floating-Medium-500g-17.6oz-06342-527x800.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading widget-title\">To maintain a stabilized physical condition and finish in the off-season in water temperatures below 68\u2109 but above 50\u2109<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During this stage feed only Hikari\u00ae Wheat-Germ. This easy to digest, highly nutritious diet will help maintain your koi&#8217;s condition during the colder weather months and establish an excellent starting point for the next show season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hikariusa.com\/koi_pond_folder\/excel.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hikariusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/042055133425-Koi-Excel-Floating-Medium-500g-17.6oz-13342-537x800.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading widget-title\">During period when your water temperature is consistently below 50\u2109<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please discontinue feeding your koi as their metabolism has been lowered beyond the point which they can effectively digest food. This is their hibernation period and no feeding is required until your water temperature is consistently above 50\u2109.One month prior to any competition for a body finishing technique &#8211; During the month prior to a competition, feed only Hikari\u00ae Excel\u2122 instead of the various blends described above. After feeding the koi Hikari\u00ae Excel\u2122 for approximately one month, the <strong>Hi<\/strong> will become even and brilliant red coloring will be achieved. At the same time, the white coloring will be fine and soft, with the overall finish having a show-quality gloss and luster.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to keeping show quality koi, it is important to feed them the right nutrition to ensure they are well-fed and thrive. It is equally important to adjust their diet as the weather changes and, if possible, before and after shows. To explore more options when it comes to feeding your beloved koi a nutrient rich, high quality diet, visit our website to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hikariusa.com\/wheretobuy.html\">find a Hikari\u00ae Dealer near you<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Koi are not just ordinary pond fish; they are living jewels that reflect the care and attention of their owners. 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