Food for koi

[MATTHEW]

Looking around the grocery store today for new natural koi food ideas, and was wondering about adding bananas to my growing list which includes; nappa cabbage, cooked shrimp, oranges, watermelon, green peas, and earth worms??

[aquitori]

Quote: Originally Posted by MATTHEW Looking around the grocery store today for new natural koi food ideas, and was wondering about adding bananas to my growing list which includes; nappa cabbage, cooked shrimp, oranges, watermelon, green peas, and earth worms??

Pumpkin, squash.....

[MATTHEW]

Quote: Originally Posted by aquitori Pumpkin, squash.....

Cooked or uncooked??

[keokoi]

Quote: Originally Posted by MATTHEW Cooked or uncooked??

I steam mine.. But Micro will do as well...

Joe

[aquitori]

Quote: Originally Posted by MATTHEW Cooked or uncooked??

I know Mr. Maeda from Momotaro Koi Farm said he feeds what is in season from the farmers.

[Donata]

i saw breeders feed chinese cabbage, not cooked.

i myself give them salat and slices of orange and lemon (wihout skin).

also they like cooked noodles, rice and smacks , or slices of soft bread.

[dick benbow]

over the years I have seen many articles on yams or sweet potatoes in some of ther japanese publications.

matthew how is your ISA grow out showa coming....

always like to see you posting to catch a glimpse of your goshiki! LOL

[keokoi]

My recent visit to Japan I have seen Daikon foating around in the pond. I think they were letting them graze on the green leafy part..

I know the actual radish part is high in Vitamin C..

The Leafy part has Beta carotene, Calcium vitamin C and Iron

Joe

[Gail]

Grapefruit is always a hit with mine. I think trial and error wil let you decide what they like..
Alot of folks(me included) take their pelleted food and add garlic to it..

[lildude]

I use watermelon, Mangoe, and Whole Wheat Bread in the summer time, My koi love it.