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15/04/2023

It's really important to check your fish for signs of disease now we are in spring 🐟

Check out our fish disease and treatment guide here 👇🏼

https://www.nishikoi.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Fish-Diseases.pdf

07/04/2023

To species such as Koi and Goldfish, and provided there is plenty of actual free swimming space within the pond, some blanket w**d does not create a problem to them and only to us because it looks unsightly.

For Sturgeon and Sterlet species, however, filamentous algae are highly dangerous and can easily be the cause of these fishes death.

These fish have spiny fins and body coverings which are like lots of tiny anchors. The Sturgeon or Sterlet can swim into the blanket w**d, but the small anchors latch hold of the algae that entangles the fish which eventually dies due to suffocation.

Therefore, it is of paramount importance that blanket w**d is eliminated from the pond before the introduction of these fish.🐟

03/04/2023

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...

30/03/2023

21/03/2023

Blanket W**d, sometimes called “string algae”, is a filamentous green algae often found in ornamental garden ponds which has been introduced accidentally in a variety of ways, including the addition of new pond plants and lilies or simply a bird which previously visited another pond with the algae present within it and has inadvertently carried some over from it.

03/03/2023

Giveaway time!

We are giving away 4 X 2.5kg Staple tubs.

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Winners will be announced 7th March. Good luck 🍀

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.

27/01/2023

HOW TO MEASURE YOUR POND CAPACITY 🐟

Measure the average depth of your pond by vertically inserting a dry stick (a broom handle is ideal) at the shallowest point, withdraw it and measure the water depth and make a note of it. Repeat the procedure at three other points in the pond.

To find the average depth add together the four measurements and divide by four.

Now measure the length and width of your pond and calculate the volume as follows:

Length x Width x Depth = Cubic Capacity
In Metres = Cubic Metre
In Feet = Cubic Feet
Now : Cubic Metres x 1000 = Litres
: Cubic Feet x 6.23 = Gallons

21/01/2023

Beautiful Beni 😍

16/01/2023

Top help you get through the 10978 days in January why not enter our giveaway‼️

Our health food can support the overall health and natural balance of your koi after a hard winter and is perfect to feed in spring.

To Enter:
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3. Tag a friend in the comments (each comment = 1 entry)

Winners will be announced 24th January 🍀

13/01/2023

New year, new pond goals 🐟

Do you have any goals for your pond in 2023?

10/01/2023

The ideal time to feed Wheatgerm is when the water temperature falls below 10 degrees centigrade and above 6 degrees and when the fish are still actively looking for food.

06/01/2023

January. The start of a new year, new resolutions.

🐟Resolve to clean your filter on a weekly or fortnightly basis throughout the year! We know it’s tough, but regular maintenance can increase the lifespan of your equipment and improve the levels of filtration within your pond.

25/12/2022

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas 🎄🎁

29/11/2022

To mark the 12 days of Christmas Nishikoi are giving away a prize every day for the first 12 days of December 🎁

To be in with a chance of winning a gift:

1. Like our page
2. comment "MERRY CHRISTMAS" on this post. You must comment on our original post to be entered.

Keep your eyes peeled 👀

If you are lucky enough to win, please send us a message with your postal address 🎁

04/11/2022

Yes! Changing your fish food is essential during the winter.

Wheatgerm is designed to aid digestion during colder periods.

Why not try our FREE sample. Just pay £4.99 to cover postage.

Follow the link below to get yours 👇🏼

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

27/10/2022

The ideal time to feed Wheatgerm is when the water temperature falls below 10 degrees centigrade and above 6 degrees and when the fish are still actively looking for food.

Nishikoi Wheatgerms contains:
🐟19.7% protein
🐟High fibre, meaning it's easy to digest
🐟A complete balance of multi vitamins A,C,D & E

Why not try your free sample today? Just pay £4.99 to cover the postage.

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

18/10/2022

Herons are majestic birds - but they can be a problem for pondkeepers.

Netting your pond is one of the most cost-effective solutions to deter herons from targeting your fish - but you need to ensure you choose suitable pond nets.
As well as fitting safe netting for ponds, you can use the natural elements of your water features to deter herons:

Growing tall pond plants is excellent since herons need a 360° view to stay alert - and won't be attracted to ponds with an enclosed bank or emergent plants.

Lower water levels make it harder for herons to fish from the edge of your water features, so a level 60 cm or more below the bank can be helpful.

Finally, if you have a persistent heron problem, you could consider installing a fountain.

Sprays of water make it harder for herons to see and catch fish, although a fountain is best combined with netting for ponds to ensure the entire surface area remains safe.

12/10/2022

Autumn Fish Feeding 🍂

It's time to think about changing your staple food to an Autumn food.

As soon as the water temperature drops below 10 degrees you should feed wheatgerm and then stop completely once the water reaches 4-5 degrees.

Even if there is a day or two when water temperature reach 8 degrees, it is best to look at how the weather will be for the rest of the week.

As your fishes' bodies become dormant, so does their digestion. Any undigested food can start to rot in their bodies which can be fatal for them.

12/10/2022

27/09/2022

We tend to associate Koi with Japan, where they have been popular for centuries but actually Koi originated in China. Around 2,000 years ago the Ancient Chinese developed ways to breed colourful versions of the Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio).

The modern fish we know as ‘Koi’ (from the Japanese word for ‘carp’) and are known in their homeland as ‘nishikigoi’ owe their existence to fish breeders based in the Nigata region of Nineteenth Century Japan, who began the selective breeding programmes that produced today’s colourful varieties.

The first types were the red and white fish, known today as Kohaku, with the red/white/black Sanke and Showa being created next.

Now a whole range of distinctive types have been created over the years, distinguished by their colouration, body patterns and scales, including the likes of:

🐟Asagi Koi – an old and very popular variety, with a white head and a body pattern of pale blue scales.

🐟Ogon Koi – a metallic looking single coloured Koi, gold and platinum being particularly popular

🐟Shusui Koi – a striking fish having only a few large ‘mirror’ scales on an otherwise scale-less body.

There are, of course, many more varieties available. This makes deciding which ones to put in your pond even more fun!

22/09/2022

ClearWaters is still effective down to a water temperature of 4 degrees celsius, but results are quicker in water above that.

Use ClearWaters as instructed within the instructions when blanket w**d is present, or the reduced rate as a preventative during the Spring and Summer months.

As the algae dies, it will consume valuable dissolved oxygen from the water. Particularly in the warmer months of Summer, ensure that there is ample aeration to counteract this oxygen deficit when using any water ClearWaters or any other treatments.

Dissolved oxygen can be improved by increasing the circulation of the water more rigorously at the surface by turning on water pumps to their maximum and/or adding an air pump.

14/09/2022

The name Ochiba shigure means "Autumn leaves falling on water" 🍂

09/09/2022

HM The Queen (1926 - 2022)

We are sending our deepest condolences to the Royal Family at this time.

May you Rest In Peace, Your Majesty.

07/09/2022

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01/09/2022

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29/08/2022

BANK HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY!!!

WIN‼️

▪️1250g jar of Growth food (pellet size of your choosing)

▪️1.2L Clearwaters blanket w**d solution

▪️Columbo Pond test lab kit.

All you have to do is:
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A winner will be chosen at random on the 5th September at 4pm.

Good Luck!! 🍀

26/08/2022

Bank Holiday weekend! 🤩

What are your plans this weekend?

We'd love to hear what you're getting up to! 🐟