Aquarium farming Koi

Raising koi in aquariums is a method that has only been developed in recent years. Although the aquarium volume is small, it is impossible to breed large-scale koi. However, there are still many favorable factors for keeping some Koi carcasses that are between 10 and 20 cm in length. According to the amount of water, one species of Koi fish was put into every 5000 ml. Most aquarium fishes are indoors. From the viewing point of view, they can see the koi more clearly. From the prevention of fish diseases, they can be discovered as soon as possible. Indoors are not affected by the natural environment and stormy weather, and it is easier to control the water temperature. , changes in water quality, light, winter and summer seasons, able to withstand changes in the weather; but also to avoid the harm of natural enemies.

1. Aquarium preparation

Aquarium specifications vary from fish to fish. Since Koi is a large ornamental fish, the size of the aquarium is generally 90cm60cm45cm.

2. Planting of aquatic plants

The planting of aquatic plants in Koi Aquarium is different from that of goldfish. Because the Koi carp is large in size and strong and powerful, it is easy to pull up, bite, or eat it. The cultivation method should be improved according to this special situation. Firstly, in the rear of the aquarium, 10 to 15 cm, a glass plate parallel to the front face is set and fixed inside the sandstone, so that a rectangular plot of planting plants is separated from the aquarium. Separated by swimming areas. Into the glass plate to be slightly lower than the water 1 ~ 2cm so that water flows into each other, can not only play a role in absorbing carbon dioxide in the water, release oxygen, purify water quality, decorate the aquarium, but also make the aquatic plants not damaged by koi.

3. Water treatment

Bringing Koi into the aquarium, the water quality has always been the biggest resistance, but compared with the past, the development of aquarium technology is no longer the same thing, especially in the development of filtration systems, regardless of the filter material, type , filters, bottom diversion pipes, etc., together with the treatment of microorganisms, it can be said that modern aquariums can load highly polluted fish culture. How to control the quality of water in Koi fish tanks? The following will be described in detail:

(1) Change water regularly

Change the frequency of the same with the general fish tank, change the water once a week, change the water by 1/3 each time, pour the appropriate amount of water stabilizer before changing the water, and then put the reconstructed new water into the fish tank. As long as water stabilizers are processed, tap water can also be used directly in fish tanks.

(2) Use of oxygen machines

Koi carp body is large, oxygen consumption is large, living in a small volume of water tank environment, you must install oxygenator to improve the living environment. Otherwise, the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water body is gradually reduced, and harmful gases such as carbon dioxide cannot be discharged in time. The water quality is easily deteriorated and deteriorated, causing the carp to suffer from oxygen deficiency and “floating head” and causing serious death.

(3) Appropriate stocking density

Each 1 liter of water body stocking 1cm Koi is the most appropriate breeding density in Koi aquarium, only below this range must not be higher than this standard, otherwise no matter how the ground water, the water quality can not be maintained.

(4) Feeding mode for small meals

Koi's digestive structure is simple, there is no stomach structure, so they eat food will soon be digested through the intestinal absorption, discharge excrement, and they are not full, it is easy to eat too much and cause indigestion, and excrement is also One of the important reasons affecting the quality of water is that the best feeding method is to feed a small number of meals, depending on the amount of time, divided into 6 or 3 times a day, and the amount of food that can be taken in three minutes is limited.

(5) Regular water quality monitoring

Water quality monitoring is particularly important for the Koi-Cylinder, measuring nitrate in water (below 5ppm), phosphate (below 1ppm), nitrite (below 0ppm), ammonium/ammonia concentration, etc. before each water change. These harmful water quality factors can be immediately improved by changing the water, but the management of the disease is still correct management and maintenance. Please refer to another special report on the maintenance and management of Koi cylinders.

(6) Increase the physical filter part

If you can increase the part of the physical filter above the Shen filter, use the physical filter material to filter out the residue in the water first, which will speed up the filter's power, as long as the physical filter material is regularly taken out and cleaned.

(7) Adding microbial preparations

The most important part of the filtration system, biological filtration, is the use of microorganisms as the main elements. They can naturally decompose the organic matter, nitrites, nitrates, and hydrogen sulfide in the water. Microorganisms with these effects include: nitrobacteria, photosynthetic bacteria, etc. There must be a complete microbiological system in a sound ecological tank, and if necessary, it can be added in a timely manner to assist in the rapid establishment of a nitrification system in water.

(8) Ways to adopt garden landscaping

Phytofiltering is also a good way to maintain water quality, using gardens to make water flow through the fish tank.

Diverted from the bottom diversion pipe to the vegetation on the land by the trickle filter, and then flow back to the fish tank. The ammonia and nitrate in the water can be absorbed and utilized by plants, and can be effectively removed.

(9) Add chiller

Water temperature is an important factor influencing water quality, especially in midsummer, when the average temperature is above 30°C, adding a chiller will have a good positive effect on the water quality and performance of the fish. After reading this article, you are full of confidence and interest in the breeding of Koi. Even without a large courtyard, you can enjoy the vivid posture of Koi at home. As long as you can master the water quality and take strict checks, I believe that Koi will be very Adapt to the life of the aquarium and show the most beautiful posture.