| when I first started in this interesting hobby, trout chow was all the rage.
good nice fresh, inexpensive trout chow. High in ptotein and perfect for low temp unheated NW water! Took less than half a year to get koi in trouble.
55F for rainbow trout was a good temp at their metobolism. for koi it was way too hot!
I think the reason they call it catfish chow is because that's what it's designed for. Different fish, different needs.
Corn, not a good choice especially if it's towards the front of the ingredients list.
Since they eat wheatgerm and whitefish meal same as humans we compete for the same provider. If you were a fisherman risking your life in the open ocean would you sell your best catch cheaper because it's going to pet food instead of human.
when it comes to koi food, like koi you do pay for a name. but if that name continues to have a higher standard and you can stay away from health issues, isn't it cheaper ( and less frustrating ) than buying incorrect feed, medicines and more replacement koi?
in the next decade it will be interesting to read the newest thoughts on beating the high cost of koi food with ( insert name of commercially reared
fish here). ever wonder why for human consumption of salmon the wild is recommended over commercially reared.) same ocean different food tho.
right now the hottest growth market in foods is organically grown. people are actually willing to pay more. All the more reason to pay more to insure your pets get the best also. as for me and my blue babies, I buy the best. Stick with koi food, (please) |