KOI Clay
Water quality
is the most important factor in a koi pond or water garden. Koi,
goldfish, and other aquatic life can survive in less than ideal
conditions. One thing koi keepers can do to help their fish thrive
instead of survive is to make sure that the minerals and trace elements
found in natural ponds are in the water in their koi ponds and water
gardens. In almost all cases, the water used to fill our beautiful
ponds is deficient in most of the minerals and trace elements needed
to allow our koi and goldfish to reach their maximum potential.
What little minerals you have in your pond water are quickly absorbed
by the fish, plants, and even the bacteria that colonize your filters.
Unfortunately, most of the water used for our ponds comes from the
tap, which is a poor substitute for providing a healthy aquatic
environment for your fish. Minerals and trace elements are necessary
for the optimum health and development of our fish. The only way
those minerals can be replaced or introduced is through water changes
and additives. The highest quality koi in the world are raised in
mud bottom ponds. Even the top koi breeders have to add fresh clay
to their ponds to replace the minerals and trace elements needed
to raise these incredible living jewels.
The leading koi
experts in the world agree that the clay that contains the most
minerals and trace elements is bentonite / montmorillonite clay.
There is very little, if any bentonite clay in our yards and gardens.
This type of clay was formed millions of years ago, and has to be
mined and processed to a consistency that will allow you to add
it to your pond. Even though there are mines in several places around
the world, not all bentonite clays contain the same level of minerals.
That is why I spent the time and effort researching to find the
best source to make sure our clay is high in the needed minerals
for your fish. You can be assured that "KOI CLAY" has
been laboratory tested to confirm it will provide the proper minerals
for your fish when used according to our dosing instructions. Try
it and you will see the difference in your water, your fish and
your pond.
