09/11/2021
The major benefit of using koi in an aquaponics system is that they are highly tolerant of a wide range of temperatures.
Most do best in water that ranges from 35 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit, although they can survive outside of this range, too.
This means you won’t need to heat the water to keep your fish healthy.
They aren’t fussy eaters, either. They will eat natural substances like algae and food waste, with very little fish food required.
In fact, they will eat practically anything you give them, from plant matter to green vegetables.
Koi are unique feeders in that they have long intestines. They can extract more nutrients out of their food than almost any other type of fish.
This lowers your feeding costs and maximizes your ability to look after and care for your fish.
When you’re operating an aquaponics system, you’ll have enough work to do when it comes to maintaining water parameters like nitrites, ammonia, pH, nitrates, and temperature - if you can cross at least one item off your to-do list, you’ll be all the more grateful for it.
Koi are also resilient to disease. They can handle fluctuations in water quality and require minimal levels of care.
They are some of the best fish at creating nutrients in an aquaponics system, such as ammonia, magnesium, and potassium - all of which are required for healthy plant growth.
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