Like tropical fish, Nishikigoi may be kept in the house. There you can be close to them and by viewing them from the side, can appreciate a new charm in Nishikigoi. Small-sized Koi are particularly suited for keeping in the house, and if they become too big they can be kept outside.

Preparation

• Aquarium
• Equipment for filtering the water
• Air pump
• Glass lids for aquarium
• Fluorescent light
• Water thermometer
• Gravel
• Heater and thermostat
• Dechlorinator
• Fish net
• Various accessories
• Food

Setup

• Choose a suitable position
• Place gravel in aquarium
• Connect the filter, air pump, thermostat, heater, etc...
• Add any aquarium decoration
• Add water
• Add dechlorinator
• Switch on
• Add Nishikigoi
• Finished!

Daily Maintenance

Give food 2-3 times a day. Give only enough to be eaten within a few minutes. Once every 2-3 weeks, change 1/3 of the water and remove any mulm and detritus from the bottom of the aquarium

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