Do You Have to Feed Koi Fish

Fish do not have to be fed provided you do not overstock your pond. They will live off of algae, insects and other miscellaneous food that the environment provides. … Only feed the fish amounts that they consume within a few minutes. Stop feeding koi if you notice they are done eating or food is entering the skimmer.

What happens if you don't feed koi?

Please remember Koi go into hibernation once winter comes. They spend the whole winter with no food. So they must eat and store nutrition as much as possible during the summer time. If they do not eat enough, at many times, they go into winter in poor health and that may result in sickness in spring.

When should I feed my koi fish?

Do try to feed them during the warmest part of the day, between 10 am to 2 pm, or when the temperature is most stable. If you find that your koi do not readily eat, avoid excessive feeding and remove unconsumed fish feed.