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koifishgirl
Koi Kichi


Aug 12, 2004, 11:00 PM

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Hi al,
What is in Oranges that is good for koi?
Judy


Wolfie
Koi Lover


Aug 12, 2004, 11:09 PM

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Mainly it is the vitamin C, just like for people. I am sure there are lots of other vitamins and minerals that also give the koi a bit of a boost! Sly

always
Wolfie



koifishgirl
Koi Kichi


Aug 12, 2004, 11:22 PM

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hmmmmmmm Good for the skin right?
Judy


Wolfie
Koi Lover


Aug 12, 2004, 11:34 PM

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Yup, but in fish it is good for their bones and tissue. It also helps their immune system and can aid digestion as well. Especially if you are feeding it in the form of a fruit as fruit is digested relatively easily.

Kiwi is packed with vitamin C, you can see if your koi like it! *laughs* Wink
Wolfie



koifishgirl
Koi Kichi


Aug 12, 2004, 11:47 PM

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Thanks wolfie I need to know cause I am going to show a few fish for my first time and was told to feed some oranges and just wounder what it was good for. If anyone ask at least i will know what to tell them. Thanks bunches.
Judy


KoiOwner
Koi Lover

Aug 12, 2004, 11:55 PM

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Heya, I noticed my koi were uninterested in oranges but then I realized they simply couldnt get a bite out of it. So here is how I prepare it (image attached). I simply cut the orange in half and then cut about 3'4 of an inch of the edge of the orange halves. The one on the left has been prepared. (By the way the orange looked so good I ate it and had to cut up another one for them.) Lol. Sly
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koifishgirl
Koi Kichi


Aug 13, 2004, 12:15 AM

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How much do you feed your fish?
Judy


KoiOwner
Koi Lover

Aug 13, 2004, 12:19 AM

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I usually feed an orange half at a time, i stick a rope thru the middle and tie it to a plant, after they eat the inside out i just pull on the rope take the peel off. (as rope im talking about the type of fish line that you stick thru a fish's gills when you go fishing dont worry i dont use it on them Crazy.)


koicrazygirl
New User

Aug 13, 2004, 7:39 PM

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Hi

1st time i have posted so please be gentle.Laugh

I've been keeping koi for only a few months and have been feeding them orange as a treat for a while. They love it. I cut mine into quarters and put them in the pond, some of them chase them and the others like you to hold it still for them. I found this helped with taming them. There is a couple of lazy koi that can't be bothered to strip the orange off the peel so for these I throw in a couple of chunks.

Friends of mine can't believe I feed oranges to my koi.
Koi ponds - A work in progress


KoiOwner
Koi Lover

Aug 13, 2004, 11:13 PM

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Hi newcomer. We don't pick on people..... Most of the time. Tongue Lol just kidding.Sly If you ever need any help with something on the forums or pictures I can help.


(This post was edited by KoiOwner on Aug 13, 2004, 11:14 PM)


koifishgirl
Koi Kichi


Aug 13, 2004, 11:43 PM

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Hi newbe Everyone on this forum is great!!!!!!! I have been viewing and posting only for a couple of month and everone has been very nice, you will meet some really great guys on this forum, so stay with us as you will learn alot about koi keeping that will help you in the future. You couldnt ask for a better group of people.

Have a great day
JUDY
Judy


Wolfie
Koi Lover


Aug 15, 2004, 10:14 PM

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That is brilliant that your koi enjoy their oranges so much! I wish my would eat more fruit and vegetables, I have to sneak it in with their pellets. *laughs*

Picky fish!

always,
Wolfie



koicrazygirl
New User

Aug 16, 2004, 7:51 PM

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Hi all

Thanks for making me welcome!

At the weekend I tried my koi with a childs dummy dipped in honey.

One just spat it out but one of my really bigs ones KiKu (sorry all mine have names as I can't say the Japanese ones) swam off with it sucking it for a while then she dropped it on the bottom but she went back to it and picked it up and started sucking it again.

Good party trick for my next BBQ!
Koi ponds - A work in progress


koifishgirl
Koi Kichi


Aug 16, 2004, 10:39 PM

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Hi my fish dont like oranges or kiwiCrazy Any idea how to get them to eat fruits?Tongue
Judy


KoiOwner
Koi Lover

Aug 17, 2004, 12:04 AM

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Don't feed them for a day or two and they will start nibbling at everything to see if it tastes good. Then they will try the fruit and find out whether they do like it or they don't. Wink


Wolfie
Koi Lover


Aug 17, 2004, 3:28 AM

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Ha Ha, I can't get the image of a koi swimming around with a dummy in its mouth out of my head! That is priceless, and a great way to feed them honey. Mine just kinda slopped in the water and made a mess! I will have to try that sometime...if I can stop laughing! Laugh

always,
Wolfie



KoiOwner
Koi Lover

Aug 17, 2004, 3:43 AM

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Hey also you can try mandarin oranges. It's basicly bite-size orange slices. Hmm hard to explain. I couldnt find them all year round though. Lol a doll covered in honey! Laugh


lilhelper
Member


Aug 20, 2004, 3:33 AM

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boost there immune system, " JUST LIKE HUMANS"
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1 ochiba shigure 13"-14"
1 aka bekko 8"-9"
2 Matsunosuke kohaku.
1 9"-10" Shusui
1 Matsunosuke Showa
1 Matsunosuke Sanke
1 10"-12" Yamabuki ogon


DONE WITH MY POND, look at it in members pond, under MY NEW POND.



koifishgirl
Koi Kichi


Aug 20, 2004, 12:39 PM

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My problem here is they wont eat the oranges!!!!!!!! Smile
Judy


franlow
Koi Lover

Aug 20, 2004, 1:32 PM

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Just leave it in there long enough and they will eat almost anything when they are hungry.

And after a couple of times, they will learn to like the taste.


linear
Koi Lover


Aug 21, 2004, 5:55 AM

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just a question, i know that oranges are acidic does feeding them harm the water quality at all or is it ok, does it make the ph more acidic im going to feed 1 for the first time tomorrow

Once you start koi you just can't stop.

Smilei love my doitsu sankeSmile


lilhelper
Member


Aug 21, 2004, 9:14 AM

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just drop some orange pieces in the pond overnight, they will be gone the next day.
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1 ochiba shigure 13"-14"
1 aka bekko 8"-9"
2 Matsunosuke kohaku.
1 9"-10" Shusui
1 Matsunosuke Showa
1 Matsunosuke Sanke
1 10"-12" Yamabuki ogon


DONE WITH MY POND, look at it in members pond, under MY NEW POND.



linear
Koi Lover


Aug 21, 2004, 5:47 PM

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of course they will my bottom drain will have themCrazy

Once you start koi you just can't stop.

Smilei love my doitsu sankeSmile


KoiOwner
Koi Lover

Aug 22, 2004, 3:13 AM

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Lol good one. Tongue Can always try tying a string around the orange.

 
 
 



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