Koi Feeding Strategies Focus on Growth and Color Optimization

Effective feed management is a critical factor in determining the quality of koi fish, influencing both their growth and body coloration. As the koi hobbyist community and industry expand in Indonesia, a deeper understanding of nutrient requirements tailored to different growth phases is becoming increasingly vital.

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Each koi has different needs according to its age and maintenance goals. The combination of growth and color feed done correctly can provide more optimal results compared to using only one type of feed.

This topic was a central point of discussion during the talkshow "Optimalisasi Mix Pakan Color dan Growth untuk Ikan Koi" (Optimization of Color and Growth Feed Mix for Koi Fish) at the NUSATIC NUSAPET NUSAHORTI 2026 event in ICE BSD City, Tangerang.

Agung Wibowo, owner of Agung Koi Farm Kediri, highlighted that feeding patterns must be adjusted according to the fish's age and the desired outcome. He explained that a combination of growth and color-specific feeds, when applied correctly, yields more balanced development than using a single type of feed. "Each koi has different needs according to its age and maintenance goals. The combination of growth and color feed done correctly can provide more optimal results compared to using only one type of feed," Agung stated.

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Over the years, San Koi Spirulina has been the mainstay for hobbyists to maximize the color of their beloved Koi. The needs of koi lovers are very dynamic, not only wanting bright colors but also a bulky and ideal fish body structure. Therefore, CPPETINDO released San Koi Growth for optimizing fish growth and body shape.

Nadira Widya, Product Development for Fish & Bird Category at CPPETINDO, noted that current koi enthusiasts and breeders focus not only on color but also on proportional growth and body shape. While San Koi Spirulina has been a popular choice for enhancing color, CPPETINDO has now released San Koi Growth to optimize fish development and body structure. Iqbalizda, a koi enthusiast and content creator, stressed the ongoing need for education on feed management, particularly for novice hobbyists who may be confused about optimal feeding strategies. He hopes such talkshows provide simpler, practical guidance for hobbyists to achieve the best results with their koi.

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Many beginner hobbyists are still confused about determining feeding patterns. Through this talkshow, we hope to provide simpler and more applicable guidance so that hobbyists can achieve the best results from the koi they raise.