How to keep Nishikigoi (koi) in an aquarium.

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Due to the recent Koi boom in Japan and around the world, more and more people are keeping Nishikigoi in a water tank instead of a pond.

As you can see from Nishikigoi in a pond, it is possible to keep Nishikigoi even in a somewhat inferior environment, and they are very easy to keep in an aquarium.

Here’s a summary of what you need to do overall to keep a Nishikigoi in an aquarium.

Nishikigoi are sold at home centers to be kept in an aquarium, and it is common.

Keeping Nishikigoi in an aquarium is very common in itself.

How common are they? If you can find a pet section at a home center and sell fish to appreciate, you can find in vitro Nishikigoi.

Most Nishikigoi sold at home centers are priced around 1,000 to 2,000 yen, and most of them are small koi of 10 cm or less in size.

Since you have Nishikigoi as a pet, buy your favorite Nishikigoi based on your feeling.

What you need to buy Nishikigoi in your aquarium.

In order to keep Nishikigoi in an aquarium, all you need is an aquarium, a filter to filter them, and some food.

You don’t need a heater or anything like a tropical fish.

It is a very easy to keep and strong fish.

Other items that you may wish to purchase are also listed here.

There’s nothing wrong with a common tank for Nishikigoi.

The aquarium is a general aquarium and there is no problem at all.

It depends on the number of animals you keep, but if there are only a few, you can keep them in a 30cm tank.

The standard number of 10 cm Nishikigoi sold at home centers is about 2 per 10 liters of water.

You can see how many liters of water can be filled by the length, width and height of the tank, right?

Nishikigoi are strange creatures and will not grow if the density of Nishikigoi in the tank is high even if they eat food.

In other words, if you keep a small number of them in a wide aquarium, they will become larger in a short time.

When it comes to aquarium design, it’s your preference, so choose based on your budget and the number of animals you want to keep.

Also, be sure to purchase a lid that fits your aquarium.

If it comes with the aquarium, there is no problem, but if not, you need to buy it.

Nishikigoi are spirited creatures.

If there is no lid, it will splash and splash and the water will jump out and be a disaster.

Also, although it’s fine to just water it, there’s a good chance that the Nishikigoi itself will pop out when you’re out at school or work.

The lid of the aquarium is essential to avoid the fact that the Nishikigoi you have purchased has fallen into a tragic state when you come back.

A common filter (machine that filters) is also OK

A common filter for an aquarium with Nishikigoi will work just fine.

However, it is better to spend a certain amount of money on filters in order to keep them as clean as a tropical fish shop’s tank.

It’s a sensory value, but I think carp are more likely to pollute the water than other fish.

Therefore, if you purchase a filter or filtration equipment that matches the size of the aquarium, the water may not catch up with the filtration and the water may become muddy.

Personally, I think you can make a meaningful aquarium by spending more money on the filter than on the aquarium.

Filters can be top or external, but we recommend an external filter or a throw-in filter with an air pump.

The top type filter attached to the top of the tank can be easily purchased or sold as a set with the tank, but I think the power of filtration is weak.

For this reason, it is best to install the upper filter together with an external or throw-in filter, or to purchase a higher grade external or throw-in filter.

Also, make sure that the filter is designed to feed air into the water with it when filtering.

Aeration is very important, but if you can’t get air into the structure, you should buy an air pump as well.

If oxygen is not pumped into the water, the amount of oxygen saturation in the water drops, such as in the summer, and the carp become weak.

If it is a throw-in filter, it is recommended to use an air pump for filtration.

Bait for carp. You can buy goldfish food if you don’t have it.

Carp feed is a must if you have a carp.

You can also buy them at home improvement stores.

If you are not aiming for a trade show, there is no problem with general Koi-e such as “Hikari”.

There are various types of food for Koi, but you can buy the food for growing Koi for the time being.

There are different sizes of food grains, so you should choose the right size for your Nishikigoi.

Natural carp are omnivores and will eat anything and everything.

If you don’t have koi food for them, feeding them goldfish won’t kill them.

For more information about Nishikigoi food, see “Types of Nishikigoi Food and Points for Feeding Nishikigoi“.

Other things you need to do to keep koi in an aquarium

The aquarium, filter, and feed mentioned above are essential items for keeping Nishikigoi in an aquarium.

After that, the items you need to keep in the aquarium include the following

Things that make your aquarium look good

I think there are a few things that can make an aquarium look good.

Take bottom sand, for example.

The sand you spread on the bottom is your favorite, so it can be anything you like.

The size and color are different, but you can use any sand sold at home centers.

If it is white gravel, the whole aquarium will be bright.

On the other hand, if you choose black sea sand, the entire tank will look cool.

Another prime example of what makes it look good is lighting.

The lighting is also fine, depending on your budget and your preference.

It is necessary to choose the one that matches the size of the aquarium, but there is no problem if you choose a fluorescent light type or LED light type, such as brightness and budget.

Useful things to clean your aquarium

Cleaning your aquarium is a must, so make sure you buy the equipment you need to clean it.

I’m sure they sell a lot of small items as far as the items you need, but I’m honestly picky.

If the water is strong, it is necessary to remove the calcium carbonate when you change the water, but I think you can substitute it with what you have at home.

It’s not a problem if you buy more after you’ve experienced cleaning as needed.

Also, you may want to buy more filters because you may throw them away when you clean them, depending on how dirty they are.

Something you don’t have to buy.

There are some things you shouldn’t buy to keep a Nishikigoi.

Water plants (they only feed Nishikigoi).

I think it depends on the species, but Nishikigoi will eat water plants.

There are times when you buy aquatic plants to create a beautiful aquarium, but a week later, it is just Nishikigoi.

If you want to put water plants in your Nishikigoi aquarium, you should consult with the salesman or buy plants.

How to keep Nishikigoi in an aquarium on a daily basis

Nishikigoi are a strong fish.

To be honest, they are fine even if you keep them roughly.

However, routine daily routine feeding and regular cleaning is necessary.

It includes a tolerance range that is okay even if it is miscellaneous.

How to feed Nishikigoi

If you keep them in an aquarium, feeding them once or twice a day is fine.

Give them a full amount to eat in a few minutes.

If you feed them at a specific time, the koi will recognize them and want to eat them.

The water in a Nishikigoi tank is easily dirty, so there is no problem even if you feel a little bit less.

It is also important to give less in the winter and more in the fall as a season.

They hardly eat food because they go into a hibernation state in winter, such as when they are kept in a pond, though it is not easy in the tank of a room.

Therefore, if it’s cold, it’s fine to reduce the amount of food.

Also, if the room is hot in the summer, the water will become sticky, so be sure to change the water sparingly.

Incidentally, carp are strong creatures, so they won’t do well if you forget to feed them for a few days.

Changing the water in the aquarium

Ideally, you should change about half of the water about once a month.

The frequency of replacement will vary depending on the number of animals you have, their density and the season.

If you have a great aquarium, it is better to change the water before the aquarium becomes cloudy.

Incidentally, carp is a strong fish.

It may be a burden, but I think it’s okay to change all the water.

If you change the temperature of the water too quickly, the burden on your Nishikigoi will be too great, so you should avoid changing on cold days or adjust the temperature while changing.

Also, they may go into hibernation in the winter, so it’s not a problem to clean them as long as the water is clean in the winter.

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