| For paste food, I make it into little balls. A great way to do this is to use a "Bollie Maker" that carp fisherman use to make their bait with. Fast and easy to clean in will make dozens on balls in seconds.
No trouble with fines in the water except when one of the orphened sunfish attack a paste ball. (Yes I know, these aren't koi but I have had the little twerps for near 15 years. They are the oldest fish in the pond) But they don't eat much.
The only trouble is a bit of an oil slick if you over do the codliver oil. The skimmer takes car of that.
With fruits and veggie, it depends on what it is. If possible I like to let them tear it apart themselves. (Butter) Lettucce goes in whole, oranges and grapefruit in halves and (slightly cooked) squash in cubes. I never use old or soggy produce. Especially important that leafy veggies are fresh. If I wouldn't eat it myself, it doesn't go in the pond. Avoid using cast off produce.
B.Scott |