Buy Koi Supplies

Nishikikoi (commonly called Koi) are also called "dragon fish" in their native Japan. They are descended from carp just like goldfish, but you can't keep Koi in a bowl. Koi commonly grow to be three or four feet long, so they really need to be in a pond. Before you bring home any Koi, be sure to buy Koi supplies and have the pond ready for at least a month. In this way, the water quality will be stabile enough to support these colorful creatures.

Pond

This is the most important of Koi supplies you can buy. Hopefully, you already have a pond, but if you have a backyard, you can install a pond of almost any size with artificial pond bases you can find in any garden store. You need to have the pond near a water source, near an electrical outlet or solar panels and need to clear away any overhanging branches. Constant leaves or fruit falling into the water can ruin the water quality quickly.

Water Testers

You can bring a sample of your pond water to any pet shop to get it checked, but it's recommended to add water testing kits to your list of buying Koi supplies. Specifically, you want tests for chlorine and ammonia. You should test the water every week to know if you need to add any conditioners to it.

Filter

The filter serves two purposes - to clean out decaying debris that can cause ammonia and keeps the water agitated. If the pond water was perfectly still, then you have a lovely honeymoon place for mosquitoes. There are four types of filters - biological, ultraviolet, chemical and mechanical, but most Koi hobbyists prefer biological filters. You need to be sure it is large enough to handle the amount of water in your pond.

Predator Protection

Koi aren't just attractive to the eye -they are also attractive to the stomachs of raccoons, cats, dogs and birds or prey. There are many wire mesh coverings available for your Koi to hide in. You can find these in aquarium supply stores or any online specialty site where you can buy Koi supplies from.

Food

According to your Koi, this is the most important Koi supplies you can buy. Although the Koi will feed on stray insects that fall into the pond and on some of the algae, they mainly need a steady diet of nutritious sinking pellets. They also enjoy earthworms and small fresh but washed vegetables.