Breeding Koi Must Be The New Black
Breeding Koi
Breeding Koi must be the new black because everyone is doing it. You would think it would require someone old and oozing with experience, right? Wrong, naturally, everyone is doing it so that anyone can do it. That works for me. What would be the reasons a person would want to breed Koi?
Can You Make Money Breeding Koi?
Well, maybe they want to earn a massive return in profit; maybe their friend is doing it, and they want to keep up with the newest fad, or it could be that they just like Koi and think that breeding is a fun hobby. Yes, breeding Koi can be pretty expensive, but like most hobbies, the enjoyment you get out of it outweighs the monetary loss, if any, by a considerable margin. Hobbies are an excellent way to keep a person busy.
There are various online marketplaces and forums available for selling Koi fish, such as Aquabid, Fishlore, Reef2reef, and My Fish Tank. Facebook may not be the best platform for selling Koi fish due to its terms and conditions. It is essential to do thorough research and follow any regulations or guidelines when selling Koi fish.
Since the Spring and Summer months are the best time to breed Koi, this should probably be the only hobby you take up during this time. Even though breeding is only for fun, you want to take it seriously and dedicate as much time as possible to get the best possible outcome. If you are like me, you are a perfectionist at everything you do, so make all of your selections wisely. From beginning to end, no one step is more important than the last.
Selecting Fish to Breed
When selecting you’re mating Koi, you want to make sure you have the “cream of the crop.” The best only comes from the best, so you may have to shop around to find the two you need, but you will know when you see them. For example: If one egg in the basket is cracked, chances are they are all cracked.
You want to make sure your Koi are around 4-5 years; thus, they are not too young or too old, which would prevent them from producing offspring efficiently. With so many different Koi to choose from, your preference will decide on color and type, but remember, quality is much more important than how something looks.
Is your breeding pond all set up? Yes, you have to have a separate space to breed the Koi. Unfortunately, unlike goldfish, you cannot just stick these two Koi into a 10-gallon tank, fill it up with water, throw some pretty little decorations, and wait for the babies to come.
We only wish it would work that way. An ideal pond would be round and has no more than 1,000 gallons of water, with a water temperature between 18 and 20 degrees Celcius. If you live in a house, it would be highly beneficial for your pond to be right in your backyard; this way, you can keep a close eye on the breeding process from the comfort of your home.
The whole process of breeding Koi is extensive; it entails a lot of planning, so you want to select the best fish, which is the most lucrative step. Ensure you have all your equipment and materials together because missing even one necessity will completely mess you up. If this is just a hobby, you want to remain interested.
Quite often, we easily give up on hobbies throughout a lifetime because they are no longer fun or it becomes too much work, so if you think this may be you, then breeding Koi may be that one hobby you don’t take on. Happy Breeding.
Originally posted 2020-09-20 06:16:41.
