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Choosing Koi For Your Aquarium  by: Nate Jamieson While you may purchase young, small koi, like other species of creatures, they will adapt their growth and size somewhat, to the restrictions of space. Food and overall conditions in the aquarium will also affect their growth rate, with premium food being important, and overfeeding to be avoided both for the health of the fish, and the health of the tank environment. Clean water is a must, as is good aeration. Large fish eat a lot of food and produce a lot of waste. If you have a 50-gallon tank, and several fish, you may need a filtration system whose capacity is actually over 50 gallons, in order to keep the water as clean as possible. You might like to choose from several of the varieties of koi, for a more interesting mix of colors, but remember that koi in their natural outdoor environment, tend to have more intense color in cooler weather, so keep your tank temperature in a moderate zone. If you'd like to have males and females, ask for help from the breeder or store in sexing your purchases. Very young koi are difficult to tell apart, although young adult females tend to have a fuller, cigar type shape. Some of the more attractive varieties of koi include: Kohaku- White body and red pattern down the back. One of the most popular varieties for koi hobbyists. Tashio Sanke- White body and red patterned back, with black accents Showa Sanke- A three colored variety, having a black body, with white and red accents, although some strains have more white Bekko, Utsuri- Body color is non-metallic black on white, yellow or red. About The Author Nate Jamieson Love Tropical Fish? Find out how to create a beautiful, low-cost tropical fish aquarium with complimentary tips at http://www.TropicalFishIsland.com. This article was posted on September 20, 2005   View More Videos from the "Pets and Animals" category: Sporting Dogs Overview How to Train a Territorial Barking Dog Dog Breeding - Tips Leadership Skills in Dog Training   Read More Articles from the "Pets and Animals" Category: What You Need to Know About Pet Health Care Insurance by Theresa Truscott How To Make Your Dog Obey You? by Jack Russell Dog Training: "Hot Tips for the Bedroom" by Martin Olliver Why do you need Canine Good Citizens certification? by Ray Coleiro Careers with Horses by Ron Petracek Newt Fencing Most Feasible Fencing To Prohibit Unwanted Visits Of Reptiles by Luke Reeves Getting to Know the Shar Pei Dog by Richard Cussons Issie: The Japanese Lake Monster by Robert W. Benjamin Behavior Training For Your Stubborn Cat by J. Brian Johnson Unique Dog Beds: Going Beyond the Basics for Your Pampered Pooch by Valerie Goettsch << Back to "Pets And Animals" Index

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