GOOD FOOD MEANS CLEAR WATER AND HEALTHY FISH
Beautiful and healthy fish in the pond are the result of the combined influence of many factors. One of the most important of these is a well-balanced diet that suits fishes’ needs. By using high-class foods you provide your fish with necessary nutrients and at the same time protect the pond against the excess of metabolic waste.
Tropical’s rich offer includes high quality foods and pond care products to safety maintain the pond. Tropical’s foods for ornamental fish are manufactured from carefully selected ingredients and adjusted to the fish’s dietary needs. They provide healthy diet for pond fish and meet all their nutritional demands. They keep fish in excellent condition, encourage steady growth and development and enhance coloration. A rich offer of pond care products help to solve most of the problems typical for water in the pond.
Tropical foods are manufactured from the highest quality natural raw materials. Our carefully developed and unique formulas are the distillation effect of many years’ experience and knowledge. High quality and proven effectiveness are the quintessential virtues of Tropical foods, widely recognised around the globe. And the special feature that distinguishes them from other foods is the passion we put into their creation. This makes Tropical products genuinely unique.
THE RICHES OF NATURE IN TROPICAL FOODS
To enjoy healthy and active fish presenting splendid coloration one main condition must be met – a diversified diet based on high-quality foods. We manufacture our foods from about 100 various raw materials. Each product contains on average 20 ingredients which ensure food’s unique properties. This way we can be sure that we provide fish with all essential nutrients.
Selected natural ingredients in Tropical foods:
Mexican marigold is an exceptionally rich source of carotenoids, including most of all yellow lutein, which intensifies fish’s coloration.
Red pepper is the source of carotenoids which enhance coloration in fish, improve their condition, maturation, reproduction and increase the resistance to diseases.
Shrimps are exceptionally palatable, hence foods with shrimps are eagerly eaten by the fish. Moreover, they contain carotenoids, which enhance fish’s coloration and chitin, which regulates digestion.
Silkworm pupae is a traditional Chinese food for koi. It ensures intensive growth of fish thanks to its high content (ca. 50%) of easily digestible protein and has a positive effect on fish’s skin condition and their health due to it’s high share of unsaturated fatty acids.
Wheat germ is an exceptionally rich source of vitamins and minerals, which have positive impact on the functioning of the whole body and increase fish’s resistance to diseases.
Probiotic is a viable Bacillus subtilis endospores, which stabilize gut microflora, facilitating utilization of nutrients and improving immunity and overall health and condition.
Beta-glucan is a natural immune stimulator derived from the yeasts’ walls. It activates white blood cells, increasing their potential for absorbing and destroying microbes which invade fish’s bodies.
Garlic (Allium sativum) contains sulphur compounds which have strong bactericidal properties. Helps to fight parasites in the alimentary tract.
Carotenoids – natural pigments present in higher plants, algae and crustaceans. Apart from coloration enhancement, carotenoids improve fish’s overall condition and resistance to diseases.
Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) is microalga known for its high content of protein (6065%) rich in essential amino acids. It is the source of chlorophyll, carotenoids, unsaturated fatty acids and natural immune stimulators. Thanks to these substances spirulina enhances the immune system.
Nettle has a bacteriostatic and detoxifying effect. When added to food, it supports fish’s digestion.
Spinach is a rich source of well assimilable macronutrients, trace elements and vitamins.
INTERESTING FACTS
Goldfish are available in many varieties which differ in colour and shape. As they are small, they can be kept even in very small ponds. Goldfish reach 300 g (in exceptional cases up to 1000 g) and they live 10 years on average.
Koi, also known as nishikigoi, are domesticated forms kept for decorative purposes. They grow up slowly but they reach 100 cm, so they need much more space than popular goldfish. If they are well taken care of they can live even 50 years.
TIPS
In Tropical foods there is a great number of ingredients (probiotic, garlic, betaglucan, wheat germ) which improve fish’s immunity. It is advisable to provide fish with at least one food containing one of the above ingredients.
It is recommended to buy young fish as they get used to the new environment more easily.
New fish should undergo quarantine in the aquarium or other large container equipped with filter and aeration. This way we should reduce the risk of introducing dangerous pathogens into the pond. During quarantine period, which should last minimum 2 weeks, we can observe the fish, paying very close attention to their behaviour, skin, gills, fins and eyes. It’s important that the quarantine tank allows for maintaining good quality of water. That’s why it needs to be started much earlier than the day the fish are purchased.
Do not overfeed fish, as it deteriorates their condition and the quality of water, which results in algae infestation.
Foods for pond fish usually take the form of floating granules, which gives a possibility to observe fish feeding and – in case of overdosing –to net out the leftovers.
When composing the diet for your fish make sure it is as diversified as possible. It is advisable to buy at least two, and preferably all three types of foods: multiingredient, colour enhancing and vegetable.
The most popular variety of ide is golden orfe which is orange. Man also managed to breed white and blue varieties. Ides prefer flowing waters so if you think about buying a school of ides to your pond, you should consider increasing flow rate. Adult fish do not usually exceed 50 cm. They can live even up to 10 years.
Pond is often seen as a habitat of mosquitoes. However, if the pond is inhabited by fish, larvae of insects stand little chance to develop.
Remember that pond fish can also eat insects and other invertebrates living in the pond. And they easily handlea few days unattended.
The frequency of feeding fish should be adjusted to the water temperature. The higher the water temperature, the faster the fish’s metabolism. When the water temperature goes above 15°C, you can feed fish 13 times a day with portions that will be eaten within a few minutes. At water temperatures below 15°C, feeding frequency and portion size should be reduced. Food is best fed at the warmest time of day when fish’s activity is highest. During periods of cold water, it is a good idea to use immune boosting foods (with probiotic, garlic and beta glucan). When the water goes below 8°C, stop feeding – at this temperature the fish metabolism slows down and the food is not digested.
PREMIUM LINE FOODS
A line of specialized foods for koi and sturgeons. The formulas of floating pellets for koi have been developed to cover the nutritional requirements of the fish, increase their natural immunity, ensure proper digestion and intensify their coloration. But most importantly, Premium Line koi foods take into account seasonal differences in the fish’s metabolism due to changes in water temperature during different periods of the year.
KOI PROBIOTIC PELLET size S, size M, size L
• food for everyday feeding of koi in a wide range of water temperatures from 8 to 30°C
• contains easily digestible ingredients as well as essential vitamins and minerals, which are easily accessible to fish even at lower water temperatures
• probiotic added to the food contains viable Bacillus subtilis endospores, which stabilize gut microflora, facilitating utilization of nutrients, which in turn reduces contamination of water with fish’s feces
• the synergic effect of probiotic, prebiotic, betaglucan and vitamins significantly improves fish’s overall condition and their immune system, hence food is recommended also during diseases, recovery or acclimatization
• probiotic positively influences reproduction, increasing fish’s fertility and the survival rate of the fry and alleviates stress caused by transportation, exhibitions or spawning
• especially recommended for fish weakened by winter hibernation
KOI WHEAT GERM & GARLIC PELLET size S, size M, size L
• food for everyday feeding of koi in a wide range of water temperatures from 8 to 30°C
• contains easily digestible raw materials, including wheat germ as well as essential vitamins and minerals, which are easily accessible to fish even at lower water temperatures
• high digestibility reduces negative effects of feces on water quality
• natural immune stimulator betaglucan and the addition of garlic and wheat germ support the natural immunity of koi all year round
• this food is especially recommended for fish weakened by winter hibernation due to its digestibility and immunityboosting properties
• is a source of easily accessible (even at low temperatures) energy, which perfectly prepares fish for wintering
• due to its health promoting properties, it is recommended during medical treatments, convalescence and quarantine; it brings the best results when combined with Koi Probiotic Pellet
KOI SPIRULINA PELLET size S, size M, size L
• food for everyday feeding of koi during warm seasons, in water temperatures from 15 to 30°C
• high level of easily assimilable protein from sources such as spirulina and young alfalfa ensures steady growth of fish during their peak activity period
• high proportion of selected plant ingredients covers natural requirements of koi for this type of food
• spirulina, young alfalfa, nettle, spinach, timothy and yeast extract regulate digestion and support fish’s natural intestinal flora, which has a positive effect on growth, immunity and splendid coloration
• the natural carotenoids in the food support the fish’s vivid colours
KOI SILKWORM & ASTAXANTHIN PELLET size S, size M, size L
• food for everyday feeding of koi during warm seasons, in water temperatures from 15 to 30°C
• unique, balanced composition of raw materials (including 10% of silkworm pupae), rich in high quality, wellassimilable proteins, accelerates the growth of fish, helps to develop excellent body shape and achieve condition typical for show fish
• low carbohydrate diet formula promotes muscle mass gain and reduces fat accumulation, which is a common and undesirable phenomenon in koi
• exceptionally high content of astaxanthin and carotenoids from natural sources, e.g. marigold, pepper and spirulina, quickly intensifies red, yellow and orange colours of fish
• may cause discoloration of white areas; to regain purity of white, use for a minimum of one month the following foods: Koi Spirulina Pellet, Koi Wheat Germ & Garlic Pellet, Koi Probiotic Pellet
KOI SILKWORM
• dried silkworm pupae is a traditional food for koi used by Asian breeders, 100% natural, without added preservatives
• for use in warmer seasons at water temperatures between 15 and 30°C, when fish metabolism is at its highest
• ensures intensive fish growth thanks to high levels of easily digestible protein
• it has a positive effect on the condition of the skin due to high content of unsaturated fatty acids
• exceptional palatability of silkworm pupae encourages fish to feed
• during intensive growth take care of your fish’s coloration by combining Koi Silkworm with colourenhancing foods, e.g. Koi Silkworm & Astaxanthin Pellet
PREMIUM LINE FOODS
How to feed koi at different water temperatures?
8-10oC
10-15oC
15-20oC
20-30oC
Below 8oC
Feed All Seasons foods twice a week during the warmest time of the day when the fish are active. Observe if the fish are actually taking food. A portion of the food should be eaten immediately.
Feed All Seasons foods 1-2 times a day during the warmest time of the day when fish are most active. A portion of the food should be eaten immediately.
Feed All Seasons foods 2 times a day during the warmest time of the day when fish are most active. You can start introducing Warm Seasons foods: Koi Spirulina Pellet, Koi Silkworm & Astaxanthin Pellet and, to enrich the diet, dried Koi Silkworm pupae. A portion of the food should be eaten immediately.
Feed 2-4 times a day. The main foods during this period are Warm Seasons foods: Silkworm & Astaxanthin Pellet, Koi Spirulina Pellet and supplementary Koi Silkworm, which ensure intense growth and coloration during the period of high temperatures when koi’s metabolism is at its highest. You can use them alternately with Koi Probiotic Pellet and Koi Wheat Germ & Garlic Pellet, which strengthen fish’s natural immunity and have many other beneficial effects.
Do not feed. At this temperature, koi go into hibernation.
FOOD FOR STERLET
• multiingredient sinking granulated food for everyday feeding of sturgeon fish (Acipenseridae) in ponds
• high proportion of complete protein (derived, among other sources, from fish) and a rich feed formula meet the nutritional needs of sturgeons ensuring their proper growth and development
• optimally selected vitamins and trace elements help to keep fish in excellent condition and activate their immune system, increasing their resistance to infections
STANDARD LINE
FOODS
POND FLAKES
• multiingredient flake food for everyday feeding of young fish and small species of ornamental fish in the pond
• a composition of varied ingredients of plant and animal origin provides fish with rich and diversified diet
• low phosphorus content will not stimulate any increase in algae proliferation
POND MIX
• mixture of a few types of foods for everyday feeding of ornamental fish in the pond, particularly recommended for multispecies ponds with fish feeding in different layers of the water
• it comprises floating flakes, floating sticks, sinking tablets and dried crustaceans
• Gammarus pulex and shrimps regulate digestion and provide natural carotenoids, which enhance coloration
• the food is also eagerly eaten by some amphibians and crayfish in the pond
KOI & GOLDFISH BASIC STICKS
• multiingredient floating sticks for everyday feeding of koi, goldfish and other ornamental cyprinids in the pond
• rich formula satisfies all dietary demands, ensuring excellent condition and steady growth in fish
KOI & GOLDFISH COLOUR STICKS
• colourenhancing floating sticks for everyday feeding of koi, goldfish and other ornamental cyprinids in the pond
• regular feeding intensifies red and gold coloration
KOI & GOLDFISH SPIRULINA STICKS
• floating sticks with a high content of plant material and added spirulina for all ornamental cyprinids in the pond
• increased content of fibre, indispensable for proper digestive processes
• spirulina enhances immunity
KOI & GOLDFISH WHEAT GERM & GARLIC STICKS
• multi ingredient floating sticks with garlic for everyday feeding of koi and other cyprinids in the pond
• in spring garlic and wheat germ strengthen fish weakened by winter hibernation and in autumn prepare them for a long and exhausting winter period
STANDARD LINE FOODS
POND PELLET MIX
• multiingredient floating pellets for everyday feeding of cyprinids, including goldfish and koi, in the pond
• the food satisfied all nutritional demands of fish, enhancing their red and gold coloration
• low phosphorus content will not stimulate any increase in algae proliferation
POND STICKS MIXED
• multiingredient floating sticks for koi, goldfish and other ornamental cyprinids kept in garden ponds
• enhances red and gold coloration
• lowered phosphorus content – reduced risk of algae infestation
POND STICKS LIGHT
• multiingredient floating sticks for koi and other species of fish in the pond
• produced from top quality vegetable ingredients
• rich in protein and unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs)
• lowered content of phosphorus prevents algae bloom in the pond
KOI CROISSANT COLOUR
• multiingredient food in the form of two colour, floating sticks in the croissantlike shape, intended for everyday feeding of koi, Carassius, golden tenches and other cyprinids in the pond
• astaxanthin and carotenoids present in pepper and Mexican marigold intensify fish’s coloration and enhance their overall health and condition
• garlic extract encourages fish’s immune system and facilitates digestion
• due to the lowered phosphorus content the food does not contribute to algae development
STERLET BASIC size S, size M, size L
• multiingredient food in the form of sinking granules intended for Acipenseridae fish and catfish in the pond
• manufactured from highest quality plant and animal material
• satisfies high nutritional demands of Acipenseridae fish
Koi & Goldfish Basic Sticks, Koi & Goldfish Colour Sticks, Koi & Goldfish Spirulina Sticks, Pond Sticks Mixed and Pond Pellet Mix
CARE PRODUCTS FOR PONDS
ANTYCHLOR POND
• pond care product for quick conditioning of tap water intended for garden ponds
• neutralizes toxic chlorine (dangerous to fish) which is present in tap water disinfected with chlorine compounds
• acts immediately, hence allows to let the fish into the pond quickly and safely without any risk of poisoning the fish or damaging aquatic plants
ESKLARIN POND
• conditions tap water intended for filling the pond
• neutralises poisonous heavy metal salts
• protects fish’s gills, epidermis and fins against the aggressive action of tap water
• accelerates the healing of epidermis damaged during transportation or fishing out
• alleviates stress, which makes transportation and acclimatization much easier
TROPICAL BLUE GUARD POND
• pond care product which protects garden ponds against excessive algal growth, including the socalled “green water”
• makes pond water take on a blue colour, against which koi and other fish are displayed to excellent effect
• safe for the environment and the inhabitants of the ponds, plants, birds and domestic animals
TROPICAL BACTININ POND
• pond care product which contains selected active live strains and cultures of bacteria, which quickly and effectively break down the organic wastes accumulated in the pond, supporting the action of nitrifying bacteria
• intended for new tanks with conditioned water, biologically stable ponds, after water changes, cleaning the filter or medical treatment of the fish
• effectively controls the amount of organic waste in the pond and accelerates its maturation by stimulating the growth of nitrifying bacteria
• if used regularly, it ensures biological balance in the tank
Treatment: 25 ml / 500 l of tap water. Strong aeration aids the action of the product. Always use in new ponds and when changing or refilling water. Use simultaneously with Esklarin Pond. Precaution: add other water treatment products only after a few minutes. Safe for fish, crustaceans, molluscs, amphibians, birds and domestic animals.
Treatment: 25 ml / 500 l of tap water. Use each time you start a new pond and after total and partial water changes. Apply prophylactically during the transport of fish. Strong aeration of the pond facilitates the action of the agent. Tap water disinfected with chlorine compounds should be conditioned with Antychlor Pond, which may be used together with Esklarin Pond. Precaution: add other water treatment products only after a few minutes. Safe for fish, crustaceans, molluscs, amphibians, birds and domestic animals.
Treatment: 25 ml / 500 l of water. When the blue colour disappears or fades, add another recommended dose of the agent.
Treatment: before using Bactinin Pond condition tap water with Antychlor Pond or/and Esklarin Pond. Immature ponds –20 ml / 300 l of water once a week; after 3 weeks apply as in the mature pond. Mature ponds – 20 ml / 180 l of water once a month. Shake before use!
ALGIN POND*
• algicide for fighting and limiting the growth of green algae, which in favourable conditions may turn into real infestation, very difficult to control
• such a plague effectively limits and inhibits the growth of higher plants, eventually leading to their death; for this reason fighting algae in the pond is necessary, even if difficult
TROPICAL BACTOSAN POND*
• intended for eliminating the cloudiness in pond water caused for example by poor filtration, overfeeding of fish or the lack of biological balanced in a newly started pond
• quickly and effectively restores clarity of water, which improves fish’s living conditions and aesthetics of the pond
• when the cloudiness is eliminated we recommend using Tropical Bactinin Pond
CMF POND*
• has a wide range of applications, helping fish fight dangerous pathogens such as bacteria and fungi
• particularly recommended for ponds where white spot disease caused by Ichthyophthirius multifiliis occurred
ICHTIO POND*
• ensures safe and healthy development of fish in the pond
• particularly recommended for ponds where white spot disease caused by Ichthyophthirius multifiliis occured
Treatment: 25 ml / 500 l of water. Repeat the procedure every 14 days until the desired effect is achieved. In case of strong algae infestation double the recommended dose. Caution! Do not apply to ponds containing eggs, larvae, and young fry and crustaceans.
Treatment: 25 ml / 500 l of water. Use until the cloudiness is eliminated. Refill every 3 days – 10 ml / 500 l of water. After the procedure remove the residues filtrating the water with active carbon (in small ponds you can partially change water). Next use Tropical Bactinin Pond. While using Tropical Bactosan Pond, limit the amount of food or discontinue feeding. If – despite using this agent – the cloudiness lasts more than 5 days or systematically reoccurs, analyse the following parameters: the efficiency of the filtration system, the quantity of provided food, the density of population. Caution! Do not combine with other violet pond products.
Treatment: longterm bath in the pond (714 days) –25 ml / 500 l of water. Refill every 3 days – 10 ml / 500 l of water. After the procedure remove the residues filtrating the water with active carbon (in small ponds you can partially change water). Next use Tropical Bactinin Pond. The best results are obtained with longterm baths in aquaria or other large tanks – 10 ml / 200 l of water. After three days change 20% of water and refill the agent – 5 ml / 200 l of water. Repeat the procedure four times. Strongly aerate the water. Reduce feeding during the procedure. Caution! Do not combine with other violet pond products.
Treatment: longterm bath in the pond (714 days) –25 ml / 500 l of water. Refill every 3 days – 10 ml / 500 l of water. After the procedure remove the residues filtrating the water with active carbon (in small ponds you can partially change water). Next use Tropical Bactinin Pond. The best results are obtained with longterm baths in aquaria or other large tanks – 10 ml / 200 l of water. After three days change 20% of water and refill the agent – 5 ml / 200 l of water. Repeat the procedure four times. Strongly aerate the water. Reduce feeding during the procedure. Caution! Do not combine with other violet pond products.
High efficiency of the products
• bottle (250 ml) treats 5 000 l of water
• canister (2 l) treats 40 000 l of water
* Products available on chosen markets.
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