Color enhancers, like spirulina, carotene and marigold extract are added to foods to enhance the colors on Koi & Comets..

During the Fall and early Spring when water temperatures are low, fish should be fed a food high in carbohydrates and low in protein. As the digestive systems are slower in cold water, these low protein foods pass through the fish more quickly, reducing the risk of the food lingering in the gut, causing severe problems.

When water temperatures drop, the fish become dormant. They do not eat or swim, and their respiration slows down. You must keep a small hole in the ice to keep the pond from freezing over using a small aerator and /or deicing unit.  Always keep the air compressor (aerator) above the water level to avoid back flow possibilities.  If it needs to be installed low, a one way valve to prevent water from suctioning (back flow) into motor when off would prove to be beneficial.  Cover the electric motor from the elements to avoid wear and tear issues and possible water getting to electric motor. 

Your Pond Need Fish? -  Fish sales vary as the season goes on. For an up to date availability on fish, please contact Jake via call/text/email at (203) 512-8242 or jake@cooperponds.com

Summary of differences between Koi & Goldfish:

1. Size of fish 2. Color of fish 3. Koi have barbells at mouth area

Feeding Goldfish & Koi

Goldfish and Koi are bottom feeders. They can be trained to come and eat from the surface by using floating food in either pellet or stick form. These fish benefit from a diet with a protein level of 30-40%. Check the main ingredient in your fish food. The protein in the food should from an animal (like fish) rather than a plant. The better foods use fish meal or anchovy as their protein base. Making them more expensive. 

Fish 

Cooper Pond's has offered a wide variety of Goldfish and

Koi in many beautiful colors and sizes over the years. While we look for

a new retail location, please contact us for current fish availability.

How do I tell the difference between Koi and Goldfish?

GOLDFISH: There are many different types of Goldfish. All belonging to the

same species, Carassius Auratus. They breed easily and can often live more than ten years. These fish come in single tail varieties as well as split tails which are fancier. The most popular of these are the Comet, Shubunkin and Sarasa. ​Generally, they have an orange-red color making them easy to spot in the water garden. They usually do not grow beyond 15" and will feed from the bottom until "trained" to recognize the person feeding them. 

KOI:  Koi, Cyprinus Carpio, are the gems of the water garden. Here are some

 facts about this spectacular fish:

* First developed in Japan over 2000 years ago​

*Individual fish have been carbon dated at 250 years old!

*Will grow to a length of 2 feet in ornamental ponds.

*Are cold blooded - Can live in a wide range of temperatures.

*Are produced primarily in Japan, Israel and here in the US.

*The fish are produced with a straight fin or butterfly fin.

*The most popular varieties - Kohaku, Sanke & Showa; Kohaku are white koi with a red or hi marking, Sanke; tri-colored. White, Red, and Black. Showa; a black Koi with Red and White markings. 

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