Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Buying the first koi

Even before you get your personal koi, you will be faced with the decision on where to find your fish. Fortunately for you, koi have a new found level of popularity it is not owned in the past. For this reason, you have many options available.
Koi Fish can be in many retail stores, the family dog, retailers and garden centers more are purchased. And this, together with the more traditional shops as well as individual farmers and farms koi. Be careful when you make your decision. You should not be afraid to ask for recommendations. Ask lots of questions and, if possible, to go to the retailer or supplier before you actually make the purchase.
Whatever you choose, never in a hurry. I know you want to buy just about anything right this moment as a koi and place it in your aquarium brand new. However, as you continue with this hobby, you'll quickly the importance of taking time. Looking for a good and reliable seller, and then begin to understand what you want koi specific. The person that you get from your Koi will become your cherished friend. He / she will not only useful, but will also give you tips to raise your fish when they carried him home.
Collection of koi
Their primary concern, certainly, probably is your price range. In the same way koi available in many colors and sizes, but also come in different price ranges.
So you choose, you must go to a tightrope of all kinds. You do not want a "deal" to get your koi with the purchase of your fish from a friend of a friend has. .. Well, you get the idea. However, if you charge for the hobby and your pond is brand new, too expensive and you do not pay a fortune too.
After all, what happens if there is a problem with the pond do you find that you have? If you put all your Koi in a pond, only to find a big problem, you have a terribly real chance of losing your entire stock of new ones.
But in the end, you're the only person who choose to pay what the "real" money.
Exactly at what age should my koi?
It's a question without end between those who appreciate Koi: How old should your fish as you buy it? Provide professional and knowledgeable fans on it, you should buy adult fish, and never really children.
These people say that if you buy a young koi, you will never really confident about the future quality of the marking. As the koi grows old, it may reduce markers. As they usually explain the marks may increase over time. Where is that young fish go? Only time can tell.
To take in the selection of these beautiful fish for your aquarium or pond, given the improved health of the individual Koi. Check the fish for almost all indicators of infectious and parasitic diseases.
In general, however, you try to end the dark corners of the fins, scales, or scales, which rose again to find, but not very good, and curved rays. You want to ensure that the koi you finally choose clear curvature of the spine and problems with eyes.
Questions for each breeder
Once you are happy, healthy fish, it's time for you, the breeder or pet store employees, some ask questions. Learn about the background of the fish they sell. How long have they had? Right after you first took over the fish, they dip and quarantine of fish than recommended? Also inquire about any other fish they may have in the same tank system. Check your well-being.
If you are focused on a particular fish, many breeders you can see them "up close and personal." They will fish in a container rather than shiny, so you can check them thoroughly. If a breeder offers, you must accept.
One mistake you should never do
In any case, always move the koi right out of the water in the air with a net. The damage caused by this movement is made, is likely to hurt or injure fish. As an alternative edge gently into a bowl-shaped pan, which is currently immersed in water in the system. Especially if the fish is too big and when it comes to managing the individual experienced enough, then the fish can be removed from the system by hand. However, these are two big "if." It is certainly better than cure.
While you keep the fish close to you, carefully and deliberately to investigate the tissue. Touch it. It must feel really strong and the body should be symmetrical. And yes, the Koi should still feel a little sticky.
You do not want a fish that is too dry or the one who has a lot of mucus in the hangar. Each of these diseases could also be the result of substandard be H2O. And then you see the fish to socialize, but exactly what you're looking for? First you must understand that Koi are very social animals. If you've never actually owned the fish, you will probably find it very hard to believe. In fact, I know I'm so early. But do you think about: Nearly all fish swim in groups. They are first looking for a social (not to be confused with a party animal can be mixed!). If you are fascinated by, but he gives himself a loner, if you want, you might like to have another

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