Nishikoi

09/11/2023

With the weather getting colder every day and the pond temps falling you should be aware exactly what temperatures you have in your pond so that you know the best food to feed. Below ten degrees centigrade then you should be on a good quality wheatgerm such as Nishikoi Wheatgerm. Available in three gauges and in two weight sizes you can be assured we have the right food for you and your fish.🐬🐟🐡🐠

13/05/2023

Nishikoi prides itself on providing Koi keepers with the very best quality foods and products.

We go to so much trouble to offer one of the largest ranges of pond and Koi foods in the UK.

Each food is specially developed by leading fish nutritionists to meet the specific needs of all types of Koi & Pond fish throughout the year.

We offer FREE samples of our food range to let you try before you buy. All you have to do is cover the postage.

Check out our full range here 👇🏼
https://www.nishikoi.co.uk/products-page/

11/05/2023

Beautiful Tancho Showa 🐟

09/05/2023

Important thunderstorm advice❗️⛈

Low atmospheric pressure such as during thunder storms reduces the capacity of the pond water to hold oxygen. In the summer months when water is warmer, it already holds less oxygen, so this extra drop can cause fish to suffer from anoxia and even die.

It's important to pump as much air into the pond water as possible. This keeps the oxygen saturation levels as high as they can be. Waterfalls can also help, but might not be enough on their own.

Sturgeon and other fish who are especially sensitive to low oxygen are more at risk.

07/05/2023

Who's ready for summer sunsets by their pond 😍☀️

20/04/2023

We love hearing your feedback!! 👂🏼

Why not try our Growth food for yourself?

Get your FREE 350g sample here. Just pay £4.99 to cover postage.

https://www.nishikoi.co.uk/product/nishikoi-growth-sample/

11/04/2023

Meet Lou Lou 🐟

Now, we know you should never tell a ladies age but Lou Lou is 64 years old and has been fed on Nishikoi Growth for the past 30 years.

Nishikoi Growth food allows for optimal Health,Growth and Colour.

I think its safe to say Lou Lou looks great for her age! 😍

03/04/2023

Banish Blanket W**d 💥

ClearWaters Blanket W**d Solution 1.2L treats 12,000 Litres
✅ 100% effective and complete control of the common garden pond problems of blanket w**d (string algae), slime algae and nuisance duck w**d!
✅ Fast-acting, year-round solution delivers excellent results within two weeks
✅ Clears algae and blanket w**d in water temperatures as low as 4°C!
Follow the link to order yours:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nish.../dp/B09BR893MW/ref=sr_1_7...

ClearWaters Blanket W**d by Nishikoi is a premium natural pond treatment with algaecide for the fast, 100% effective and complete control of the common garden pond problems of blanket w**d (string algae), slime algae and nuisance duck w**d. This fast-acting, year-round solution delivers excellent...

23/03/2023

Remember‼️

Frogs, Toads and Newts will lay their eggs in blanketw**d 🐸

If you are trying to remove this from your pond, we suggest not to add ClearWaters to the pond whilst Frogs, Toads and Newts are spawning and when tadpoles are there. Once the tadpoles have transformed into frogs, however, ClearWaters can be used.

14/03/2023

Chose the best size pellet for the smallest fish in the pond, Little fish cannot eat large pellet whereas large fish can eat small pellets 🐟

11/03/2023

No Koi, no problem! 🐟

We love seeing your creativity with your ponds 🤩

Comment a picture of your creative pond ideas.

09/03/2023

What to do if your pond freezes 🥶

If the water surface freezes, you will need to ensure a hole is formed and maintained for gas exchange. The Koi will need fresh Oxygen and the Carbon Dioxide that they exhale will need to vent out. If the CO2 level in the water is allowed to remain at high levels, a buildup of carbonic acid will occur and a pH crash will turn the water acidic. Once that happens, your pond will be too toxic to support most forms of life.

The best ways to keep a hole in the ice are:
- A de-icer
- Air stones
A de-icer will keep the water temperature around 4°C. It has a sensor that will shut off once the water has reached that temperature.

Our top-tip: Place two de-icers in their pond. One will run and the other will act as a backup in case the primary de-icer fails. It's a good idea to run the de-icers on separate circuits, so if a breaker trips, it won't take out both de-icers.

An airstone will both aerate the water and keep it moving to help prevent it from freezing. The airstone should be suspended no more than twelve inches from the surface of the pond. You do not want to disturb the warm water at the bottom of the pond; bringing it to the surface will only chill it.

If your pond does freeze over, don't panic. Your first instinct may be to grab the nearest spade and hack away to rescue your trapped fish. Believe it or not, this will harm your fish.

Koi have an organ, known as the lateral line that detects changes in pressure and movement in the water. Pounding on the ice severely damages this organ and can kill the Koi.

The best way to make a hole in the ice is to melt the ice. To do so, boil a kettle and put the boiling water in a pot. Then, hold the pot above the ice until a hole melts.

07/03/2023

Our give-away winners are:

Alex Bull
Kate Todd
Jordan Cumberbatch
Erica Baker

Congratulations to those who won. Please send us a message with your postal details so we can arrange delivery of your prizes 🐟🏆

03/03/2023

Giveaway time!

We are giving away 4 X 2.5kg Staple tubs.

To Enter:

1. Like this post
2. Share this post
3. Tag 1 friend.

Winners will be announced 7th March. Good luck 🍀

28/02/2023

Sounds like you need Feature-Kit‼️

Used as directed, FEATURE-KIT tablets are ideal to use in all types of water features, self-contained fountains, tubs and cascades etc. Can be used either indoors or outdoors and creates no problem in visiting birds and animals that may drink the water.

It is safe to use in stone, poly-resin, plastic, wooden or concrete fountain features and is harmless to birds and animals using and drinking the water but is NOT suitable for use in ponds where fish and plants are present.

21/02/2023

How to oxygenate your pond without electrical equipment

1. Pond Plants 🌱

Pond Plants are a great way to add oxygen into your pond. You should aim to cover at least 50% of the pond in plants and try to include a diverse range of plants (including oxygenators, marginals and water lilies)

2. Solar Powered Fountain Pumps 🌞

Fountains are brilliant aerators; and a solar powered unit will eliminate electrical costs!

Fountains are great at aerating ponds because they push water from the bottom of the pond to the top. The water at the bottom of your pond tends to be the least oxygenated, so the circulation helps to improve oxygen levels. The spray from the fountain above the ponds surface helps to dissolve oxygen into the water.

3. Install Solar Powered Air Pumps ☀️

They will work best in ponds that receive a lot of sunlight. They normally include a solar panel and a pump that are both located outside of the pond and a length of airline and air stones which are connected to the pump and located at the bottom of your pond.

Solar air pumps won’t circulate your water as much as fountain pumps but they are able to pump more oxygen into the pond. They also work very well alongside a mains powered pump and filter system, or to aerate a wildlife pond that doesn’t have any fish in.

14/02/2023

A valentines Tancho 😍

We hope you show your fish your some love today

07/02/2023

Perfect to help your fish out of a hard winter 🐟

03/02/2023

Amazing Kanoko Showa 🤩