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Koi Buying Guide
According to the Japanese, Koi fish is a symbol of prosperity and good fortune. And this could be factually true in many ways. Did you know that a fully grown Koi can fetch you more than US $1000? Ok, fortunes apart, if you are planning to have Koi in your garden pond then the first thing that you got to do is purchase them. You can get Koi in any of your local pond fish vendors. Discussed below are certain points that you got to keep in mind while shopping for Koi.
Check the Koi Dealer's Premises
You certainly don't want to buy your Koi fish from a farm that is untidy. Professional Koi farmers know the delicate nature of Koi and hence ensure that the surroundings are kept clean and make use of the best quantity water, food and therapeutic agents. In addition they hire professionals who know a great deal about Koi and their related susceptibilities. So make sure that the Koi farm from where you intend to purchase the Koi crap has these qualities. Try and question your dealer with as many questions as possible to analyze if he genuinely knows about Koi.
Buying your Koi craps from such a professional agency will ensure that you get the best quality Koi, and in addition have a good source to head for in-case of any future problems.
Buy Them Young
When purchasing for Koi, you can get a much better deal if you buy young Koi craps. This is because young Koi craps will cost you very less as compared to fully grown ones. In addition to the cost, seeing your Koi fish grow in your own Koi pond is a great experience of its own. Generally Koi fishes take seven to eight years to fully mature and can grow up to thirty to forty inches in length. On an average they can live up to forty years.
Check to See if the Koi is Infection Free
Koi being a delicate fish requires very good management. Carelessly managed fishes tend to develop infections and later fatal diseases. Given the fact that not all Koi farm owners make use of professional labor, it is your responsibility to scan every fish you purchase for signs of infection. Look up for the following points:
- Check the scales and ensure that they are evenly placed and not damaged or replaced in any way
- Check to see if the fin rays are fine and not bent in any way
- Have a close look at the eyes to ensure they are not popped out and is not misaligned in any manner
- Check to ensure that the fish is oozing mucus at any point
Check for Distinct Colors and Patterns
Select Koi fishes that have a clean and clear pattern running through their entire length. Fishes having small white spots or splits should be avoided. In a similar way fishes should have sharp color margins on their heads, shoulders and tails instead of imprecise markings or dark specs.
Related Reads
Important consideration on Building Koi Ponds
Useful Tips for Taking care of Koi Craps
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