How does the food I feed affect the health & condition of my koi?

Koi require a consistent supply of specific nutrients, in the correct quantities, for various functions such as building new muscle, repairing damaged tissues, making enzymes and hormones, and generating cells for the immune system. They also require a supply of energy for powering various internal reactions, such as growth, movement, respiration, and osmoregulation.

If they do not receive the nutrients and energy they require, over time they will lose condition and become generally unhealthy. This can happen if they are starved, or if the diet they are receiving is not of a good enough quality. Foods that are not well digested, or that contain poor quality ingredients, are especially likely to cause problems.

KoiExcellence has been formulated as a complete diet, providing all of the nutrients and energy koi need in a highly digestible format. It will keep koi in excellent health and condition, as well as encouraging good growth and colouration.

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