Keeping koi is more than a hobby – it’s a passion. Whether you're new to pond keeping or a seasoned enthusiast, choosing the right food is essential to maintaining vibrant, healthy fish.
At Catchrate, we've developed the Koi Floating Fish Food Pellets (4.5mm High Oil) to give your koi the nutrition they need to grow, thrive, and shine in your garden pond.
Why Choose Our 4.5mm High Oil Koi Pellets?
Our pellets are specially formulated for koi, carp, and coarse fish, with benefits that support both fish health and water clarity.
✅ High Oil Content for Energy and Activity
These pellets are rich in natural oils, giving your koi a highly digestible energy source – ideal for warm weather and periods of high activity.
✅ Medium Pellet Size (4.5mm)
Perfect for medium to large koi, our pellets are easy to consume and reduce waste, helping maintain a cleaner pond environment.
✅ Floating Pellets for Better Monitoring
Floating food helps you observe your koi while they feed and ensures you avoid overfeeding – one of the biggest causes of poor water quality.
✅ Premium Ingredients
Made from a balanced mix of proteins, oils, vitamins, and minerals to support:
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Healthy growth
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Strong immune systems
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Vibrant colours
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Optimal digestion
Feeding Koi in Your Garden Pond: Best Practices
Proper feeding is about more than just the food – it's also about how, when, and how much you feed. Here’s how to do it right:
🕒 Feed Based on Water Temperature
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Above 15°C (59°F): Feed 2–4 times daily with our high-oil pellets
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10–15°C (50–59°F): Feed once daily or reduce portions
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Below 10°C (50°F): Stop feeding – koi metabolism slows down and digestion halts
🐟 Feed in Small Portions
Only feed what your koi will eat in 2–3 minutes. This keeps your pond clean and prevents uneaten food from fouling the water.
📍 Feed in the Same Spot Each Time
Consistency helps koi build trust – they’ll begin to associate your presence with feeding time, which is great for interaction and observation.
🌧 Avoid Feeding Before Rain or in Poor Conditions
Avoid feeding during or just after storms, or if your pond filter is struggling. This protects both water quality and fish health.
When Are Our High-Oil Pellets Most Effective?
Our 4.5mm floating koi pellets are ideal for use:
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From spring to early autumn, when fish are active and growing
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During periods of increased feeding or growth cycles
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In well-filtered ponds where water quality is monitored regularly
