When it comes to Koi ponds, one of the hardest problems that a pond owner will face is overpopulation. This can give big problems to your pond, which can even cause death to your fish. For this, here are few ways on how to prevent the overpopulation of your pond. Following these helpful and important steps will reduce greatly your chances of getting into such problems.

Never Overstock Your Pond:

Overstocking is one of the common problems among new Koi pond owners. When you first purchase your fish, decide between a number of fish that are equally playful and beautiful so as to save your own pond from overstocking. You can always talk with your pet store professional or dealer about your pond's specs.

Tell them how big your pond would be, the type of filtration systems you use, and where you're planning to place your pond. These necessary and helpful information will be able to help them to predict successfully the suitable amount of Koi that you can have in your outdoor pond. Don't worry if the number may seem small, because keep in mind that this species grow rather fast and get large quickly!

One of the problems that people or owners get into is not being able to turn down these offers. When you are being offered with a fish by other pond owners, always look at the reasons as to why they're giving you their fish (this might be due to overpopulation issues as well). If you are to turn down those offers, it doesn't mean you are causing damage to your pets, but it's just that the owner may have to find a different individual to take the offer.

What You Should Do Once Overpopulation Has Occurred:

When your pond has reached overpopulation, here are the measures you need to take to remove the babies from it. A good way is to stop feeding your Koi once you realize that spawning has actually occurred. Stop feeding your Koi for no less than 3 weeks. You don't have to worry about your Koi starving, for they will focus on the natural food available for them if they don't get fed regularly. The natural diet that they have includes their offspring.

Although they aren't one of those cannibalistic animals, eating their young is just natural for them (if they're still eggs or if they're small and they resemble insects). Once the babies looks like real fish, the adult will recognize them, no longer seeing them as food. As cruel as this may seem, it's only a natural process.

It's necessary for you to start this as soon as you will observe spawning or babies in your pond. You can give those unwanted babies away to your local pet stores, local zoos and local Koi societies which have programs for accepting unwanted animals and provide shelter for them (some of them will even pay you cash since they're going to sell them). You can log on to online forums and post your information there with regards to your extra Koi babies.

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