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Burtons Koi Food
Specialist koi food, sinking koi pellets, wheatgerm and sturgeon food from Burtons
Burtons koi food is a practical choice for pond keepers who want clear, focused feeding options for koi, sturgeon, sterlet and mixed ornamental pond fish. The Burtons range includes growth foods, sinking growth pellets, wheatgerm foods, winter sinking food, health-support food and dedicated sturgeon food, making it especially useful for koi ponds where feeding needs change through the year.
At That Pond Guy, our Burtons Koi Food category brings the range together so you can compare products by feeding purpose, season, pellet behaviour, pellet size and bag size. Whether you need a digestible wheatgerm food for cooler conditions, a high-protein growth food for warmer months, a sinking pellet for fish that feed lower in the pond, or a dedicated sturgeon and sterlet food, Burtons offers straightforward options for practical pond feeding.
Shop Burtons by feeding need
For cooler-weather feeding, Burtons Wheatgerm Food is designed for easier digestion when fish are active but pond temperatures are lower. It sits naturally within our wider wheatgerm koi food range, which is commonly used in spring, autumn and milder winter periods where feeding is still appropriate.
For warm-weather development, compare Burtons Growth Food and Burtons Growth Sinking Food. Growth foods are best suited to active fish during warmer conditions, especially where the pond filter can handle a richer feeding routine. If you specifically need food that feeds below the surface, Burtons Growth Sinking Food also sits within our sinking koi food range.
For fish condition and resilience, Burtons Health Food is a useful option within the wider health and probiotic koi food category. For bottom-feeding species, Burtons Sturgeon Food is designed for sturgeon and sterlet, which should not rely on floating koi pellets as their main food. For colder periods where fish still need food lower in the pond, Burtons Winter Sinking Food provides a seasonal sinking option.
Burtons food for koi ponds, mixed ponds and sturgeon
The right Burtons food depends on the fish you keep and how they feed. Floating pellets are useful when you want to watch koi feed at the surface and remove uneaten food. Sinking foods are useful for shy fish, deeper ponds, cooler conditions, or ponds where fish naturally feed lower down. Dedicated sturgeon and sterlet food is important for sturgeon because they are bottom-feeding fish and can be outcompeted by koi if they are not given suitable sinking food.
Burtons is particularly useful for customers who want to keep feeding simple but more targeted than one generic pond food. A pond may use wheatgerm during cooler conditions, growth food in warmer weather, health food when extra condition support is needed, and sinking food where feeding behaviour makes floating pellets less suitable.
Feeding Burtons koi food correctly
Always choose Burtons food based on water temperature, fish activity, fish size, feeding behaviour and water quality. Feed small amounts that are eaten quickly, and reduce feeding if fish become slow, stressed or if ammonia or nitrite are present. Richer foods such as growth diets are best used when fish are active and the pond system can cope with the extra waste.
Good feeding works best alongside suitable pond filtration, strong aeration and regular maintenance. This is especially important in koi ponds, heavily stocked ponds and warm weather, where fish appetite and filter load can increase quickly. Browse the products below or use the filters to compare Burtons koi food by food type, feeding season, pellet behaviour, pellet size and bag size.
Compare Burtons with other koi food brands
Burtons is a strong choice if you want practical koi foods with clear feeding roles, but it is worth comparing the range against other trusted brands. Browse our main koi food category or compare Burtons with Aqua Source koi food, Hikari koi food, JPD Food, Kusuri koi food, NT Labs Medikoi food, Takazumi koi food, Pro Line Aqua koi food and Evolution Aqua koi food. The best choice depends on the fish in your pond, your water temperature, your filter capacity and what you want the food to achieve.
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For Burtons Koi Food, use the individual links to compare pellet size, pack weight and feeding guidance. Tell us the koi sizes, water temperature and aim if you would like us to narrow the choice before you buy a sack.
Burtons Koi Food FAQs
What is Burtons koi food?
Burtons koi food is a range of pond fish foods for koi, sturgeon, sterlet and mixed ornamental pond fish. The range includes wheatgerm, growth, health-support, sinking and sturgeon foods, giving pond keepers several practical choices for different seasons and feeding behaviours.
At That Pond Guy, Burtons sits within the wider koi food range, so it can be compared with other foods by pellet size, bag size, food type and feeding season.
Is Burtons koi food good for everyday pond feeding?
Burtons can be a good choice for regular feeding when you choose the right product for the season. Some Burtons foods are better suited to general feeding, while others are more targeted towards growth, health support, cooler-weather feeding or sinking feeding.
For a simple daily feeding option, compare Burtons with our wider staple and complete koi food and all season koi food categories.
Which Burtons koi food should I choose?
Choose Burtons food based on what you want the food to do. Use wheatgerm for cooler feeding, growth food for warm-weather body development, health food when condition support is the priority, and sturgeon food for bottom-feeding sturgeon or sterlet.
The best option depends on water temperature, fish activity, pellet size and water quality. If unsure, start with the season and feeding behaviour before choosing a bag size.
What Burtons foods are available?
The Burtons range on That Pond Guy includes products such as Burtons Wheatgerm Food, Burtons Growth Food, Burtons Growth Sinking Food, Burtons Health Food, Burtons Winter Sinking Food and Burtons Sturgeon Food.
This gives a useful spread across cooler-weather feeding, summer feeding, sinking feeding, health support and specialist sturgeon feeding.
Is Burtons food suitable for koi ponds?
Yes, Burtons food is suitable for koi ponds when the correct product is chosen for the pond conditions. Koi ponds often need different foods at different times of year because fish activity, digestion and filter load change with water temperature.
Burtons is especially useful where you want to match the food to a specific job, such as growth, wheatgerm, health support or sinking feeding.
Can Burtons food be used in mixed garden ponds?
Yes, Burtons food can be used in mixed garden ponds containing koi, goldfish and other ornamental pond fish, provided the pellet size and feeding guidance are suitable. Mixed ponds often benefit from foods that are easy to manage and accepted by different fish sizes.
If the pond includes sturgeon or sterlet, use a dedicated sturgeon food rather than relying on floating koi pellets.
Is Burtons koi food floating or sinking?
Burtons includes both floating and sinking food options. Floating pellets are useful for watching koi feed at the surface, while sinking foods are useful for fish that feed lower in the pond or for specific seasonal and species requirements.
If sinking behaviour matters, compare Burtons Growth Sinking Food, Burtons Winter Sinking Food and our wider sinking koi food range.
When should I use Burtons Wheatgerm Food?
Burtons Wheatgerm Food is best suited to cooler periods when fish are still active but need an easier-digesting food. It is commonly used in spring, autumn and mild winter conditions where feeding is still appropriate.
It belongs naturally in the wheatgerm koi food category and is a useful option when richer summer diets may be too heavy for the fish.
Is Burtons Wheatgerm Food suitable for winter?
Burtons Wheatgerm Food can be useful in cooler water if the fish are still active and the product guidance supports feeding at that temperature. However, if fish are inactive, sitting low or not showing interest in food, feeding should be reduced or stopped.
For fish that feed lower in the pond during colder conditions, compare it with Burtons Winter Sinking Food.
What is Burtons Winter Sinking Food for?
Burtons Winter Sinking Food is designed for cooler seasonal feeding where a sinking pellet is preferred. It can be useful when fish are feeding lower in the pond rather than coming confidently to the surface.
As with all cold-weather foods, it should be fed lightly and only when fish are active enough to eat it properly.
When should I use Burtons Growth Food?
Burtons Growth Food is best used during warmer conditions when koi are active, feeding strongly and able to digest a richer diet. It is aimed at supporting body development, growth and condition during the main feeding season.
For other growth-focused options, browse our growth koi food category and compare foods by pellet size, bag size and feeding behaviour.
What is Burtons Growth Sinking Food for?
Burtons Growth Sinking Food is a sinking growth food for koi that feed below the surface, shy fish, deeper ponds, or ponds where floating food is less suitable. It is a warm-weather growth food with the added benefit of sinking pellet behaviour.
It is a good option to compare within both the growth koi food and sinking koi food categories.
Should I choose Burtons Growth Food or Growth Sinking Food?
Choose Burtons Growth Food if you want surface feeding and easy monitoring. Choose Burtons Growth Sinking Food if the fish feed lower in the pond, if surface competition is a problem, or if you specifically want sinking growth pellets.
Both should be used during suitable warm-weather feeding conditions, not in cold water or when fish are inactive.
Is Burtons Health Food a complete koi food?
Burtons Health Food is intended as a supportive koi food for fish condition, resilience and everyday health support. It can be useful when you want more than a basic diet and are focusing on fish wellbeing.
It fits well within the wider health and probiotic koi food category, although health-support foods should not be treated as medicine or disease cures.
Does Burtons Health Food treat disease?
No, Burtons Health Food should not be treated as a medicine. It may support condition and resilience, but it cannot replace water testing, diagnosis or proper treatment where fish are ill.
If koi are off their food, flashing, gasping, clamped or showing marks, start with pond water testing and check the basics before relying on a food change.
What is Burtons Sturgeon Food for?
Burtons Sturgeon Food is designed for sturgeon and sterlet, which are bottom-feeding fish and need sinking food that reaches them properly. They should not rely on floating koi pellets as their main diet.
It belongs in the dedicated sturgeon and sterlet food category and should be fed in a way that gives sturgeon a fair chance to eat without koi stealing everything.
Can sturgeon eat normal Burtons koi pellets?
Sturgeon may pick at some koi foods, but they should not rely on standard floating koi pellets as their main diet. They need suitable sinking food with the right nutritional profile and feeding behaviour.
If koi and sturgeon are kept together, feed sturgeon separately and make sure the food reaches them at the bottom of the pond.
Can koi eat Burtons Sturgeon Food?
Koi may eat sinking sturgeon food if they find it, but it should not be used as the main koi diet unless the product is suitable for that purpose. Sturgeon food is designed around the needs of sturgeon and sterlet.
If koi are stealing the sturgeon food, feed at different times or locations so the sturgeon get enough.
What pellet size is Burtons koi food?
Burtons pellet size depends on the individual food and variation. Some koi foods are commonly supplied as koi-sized pellets, while sturgeon foods may use larger sinking pellets depending on the product.
Always check the product variation before ordering. Pellet size should suit the smallest fish that needs to eat it, not just the largest koi.
Should I choose floating or sinking Burtons food?
Choose floating Burtons food when you want to watch fish feed at the surface and remove uneaten pellets easily. Choose sinking Burtons food when fish feed lower in the pond, when surface feeding is competitive, or when the species requires sinking food.
For sturgeon and sterlet, sinking food is normally essential because they are bottom-feeding fish.
Can Burtons food help koi grow?
Burtons growth foods can support koi growth when used during suitable warm-water conditions. Food quality helps, but growth also depends on genetics, pond size, water temperature, filtration, oxygen and stocking level.
If growth is the priority, compare Burtons Growth Food and Burtons Growth Sinking Food.
Can Burtons food improve koi colour?
Some good-quality foods can help maintain general colour and condition, but Burtons is not mainly positioned around specialist colour enhancement in the same way as dedicated colour diets.
If colour support is your main goal, compare Burtons with our colour-enhancing koi food category, which is focused on pigmentation and skin appearance.
Can Burtons food support immune health?
Burtons Health Food is the product in the range most closely associated with condition and immune-support style feeding. It can be useful when fish need extra support as part of a sensible feeding routine.
It is still important to keep water quality stable. Supportive food works best alongside good filtration, oxygen and regular pond checks.
Is Burtons food suitable after winter?
Burtons Wheatgerm Food or other digestible seasonal foods can be useful as fish start feeding again after winter. Start with small amounts and only feed if fish are active and water temperature is suitable.
Spring feeding should be cautious. The filter may still be recovering, so use water testing before increasing feeding.
Is Burtons food suitable for summer feeding?
Yes, selected Burtons foods are suitable for summer feeding, especially growth foods used when koi are active and the pond filter can cope. Summer feeding can support body development, but it also creates more waste.
Use growth foods alongside suitable pond filtration and good aeration so the pond remains stable.
Is Burtons food suitable for autumn feeding?
Burtons Wheatgerm Food is a useful autumn option as water temperatures fall and fish digestion slows. Growth foods should usually be reduced as conditions cool.
Autumn feeding should focus on maintaining condition without overloading the fish or filter. Feed lightly and adjust to fish activity.
Should I feed Burtons food in winter?
Winter feeding depends on water temperature and fish behaviour. In many unheated ponds, koi feed very little or stop feeding in cold conditions. If fish are inactive, do not add food just because it is available.
If feeding is appropriate in mild winter conditions, choose a suitable cooler-weather food and feed very lightly.
Can I mix Burtons foods together?
Yes, Burtons foods can be mixed where the feeding purposes and temperatures are compatible. For example, wheatgerm can be mixed during seasonal transitions, or growth food can be reduced gradually as the weather cools.
Do not increase the total amount simply because you are mixing foods. The overall feed quantity still needs to match fish activity and filter capacity.
Can I mix Burtons with other koi food brands?
Yes, Burtons can be mixed with other koi food brands as part of a feeding programme, provided the foods suit the same season and fish. Many pond keepers rotate or mix brands based on budget, feeding purpose and fish response.
Make changes gradually so the fish and filter can adjust.
How much Burtons koi food should I feed?
Feed only what the fish will eat quickly. The exact amount depends on fish size, stocking level, water temperature, feeding frequency and filter capacity.
If food is left uneaten, reduce the portion size. Uneaten pellets will break down and affect water quality.
How often should I feed Burtons koi food?
Feeding frequency depends on the season and the food. In warm weather, several small feeds may be suitable. In cooler weather, feeding should be reduced.
Smaller, controlled feeds are usually better than one large feed, especially with richer growth foods.
Can Burtons food be used in an automatic fish feeder?
Some Burtons dry pellet foods may be suitable for an automatic fish feeder if the pellet size and texture work with the feeder. Always check the feeder instructions and test the food before relying on it.
Sinking foods and larger pellets may not suit every feeder, so test the portion size and dispensing carefully.
Can Burtons sinking food be used in an automatic feeder?
It depends on the feeder and the pellet. Some feeders are designed around floating pellets, while others may handle a wider range. Sinking foods can work in some setups but should be tested carefully before use.
For sturgeon, make sure the food actually reaches the area where the sturgeon feed, not just where koi intercept it.
Can Burtons food be fed to goldfish?
Goldfish can usually eat suitable Burtons pond fish foods if the pellet size is appropriate. In mixed ponds, the main issue is choosing a pellet size that smaller fish can manage.
If the pond is mostly goldfish, avoid feeding a rich growth diet too heavily unless the pond conditions and filtration can support it.
Can Burtons food be fed to small koi?
Yes, small koi can eat Burtons food if the pellet size is suitable. Smaller fish need pellets they can take easily, and they may be outcompeted if all food is large or if bigger koi dominate the feeding area.
Choose pellet size carefully and watch the fish feed so all sizes get enough.
Will Burtons food cloud my pond water?
Burtons food should not cloud the pond when it is fed correctly, but any food can affect water clarity if overfed, left uneaten or used when the filter is struggling.
If the pond becomes cloudy after feeding, reduce the amount, remove uneaten food and test the water before increasing feeding again.
Can Burtons food reduce waste?
A digestible food can help reduce unnecessary waste compared with poorly digested food, but no fish food removes waste completely. Fish will always produce waste, and the filter still needs to process it.
Feed the right amount, choose the right food for the season and keep the filter maintained.
Should I test water when feeding Burtons growth food?
Yes, water testing is important when feeding any growth food because richer feeding creates more waste. Ammonia and nitrite should be monitored, especially in warm weather or heavily stocked koi ponds.
Use reliable pond water test kits and reduce feeding immediately if results are not safe.
Why is aeration important when feeding Burtons food?
Aeration supports both the fish and the filter bacteria that process waste. It becomes especially important during warm weather, heavier feeding, treatments or heavily stocked ponds.
Good pond aeration helps keep oxygen levels more stable while feeding levels are higher.
What should I do if fish leave Burtons food uneaten?
If fish leave food uneaten, remove it where possible and reduce the next feed. Uneaten food can quickly add waste, encourage poor water quality and place extra demand on the filter.
Also check water temperature and fish behaviour. Refusing food can be a sign that the water is too cold, oxygen is low or the fish are stressed.
What should I do if my koi stop eating Burtons food?
If koi suddenly stop eating, test the water before assuming the food is the problem. Ammonia, nitrite, low oxygen, recent treatments, parasites or stress can all affect appetite.
If the food is new, introduce it gradually by mixing it with the previous food. If fish are still off food, investigate the pond conditions.
How should I store Burtons koi food?
Store Burtons koi food in a cool, dry place with the bag or tub sealed properly after use. Keep it away from damp, pests, direct sunlight and large temperature changes.
Do not feed food that smells stale, looks mouldy, feels damp or has changed texture.
Should I buy a 5kg or 12kg bag of Burtons food?
Choose bag size based on how quickly you will use the food. A 5kg bag is useful for smaller ponds, seasonal foods or trying a new product. A 12kg bag usually gives better value for larger or more heavily stocked ponds.
Do not buy a large bag if it will sit open too long. Fresh food is better than stale food bought cheaply in bulk.
How does Burtons compare with Aqua Source?
Burtons is a focused range with useful wheatgerm, growth, health, sinking and sturgeon options. Aqua Source has a broader range that also includes pond sticks and natural treats.
If you want to compare both, browse Aqua Source koi food alongside Burtons and choose by food type rather than brand name alone.
How does Burtons compare with Hikari?
Burtons is often chosen as a practical pond and koi feeding range, while Hikari koi food is usually seen as a more premium specialist koi food brand with targeted diets.
The right choice depends on your pond, budget and fish quality. For many ponds, Burtons may be a sensible practical option; for high-end koi, Hikari may also be worth comparing.
How does Burtons compare with NT Labs Medikoi?
Burtons and NT Labs Medikoi food both include health and seasonal feeding options, but the exact formulas and positioning differ by product. Medikoi is often associated with probiotic and health-focused foods, while Burtons has a practical spread including growth, wheatgerm, sinking and sturgeon food.
Compare by feeding purpose, pellet size, temperature guidance and budget.
Which Burtons food is best for cooler weather?
For cooler weather, Burtons Wheatgerm Food and Burtons Winter Sinking Food are the key products to compare. Wheatgerm is commonly used for easier digestion, while winter sinking food is useful when fish feed lower in the pond.
Always feed lightly in cooler conditions and reduce feeding if fish become inactive.
Which Burtons food is best for growth?
For growth, compare Burtons Growth Food and Burtons Growth Sinking Food. Both are aimed at warm-weather development, but the sinking version is better where fish feed lower in the pond or where surface competition is an issue.
For more growth-focused options across all brands, use the growth koi food category.
Which Burtons food is best for sturgeon and sterlet?
Burtons Sturgeon Food is the correct option for sturgeon and sterlet because it is designed for bottom-feeding species. Standard floating koi pellets are not a suitable main food for sturgeon.
Feed sturgeon in a way that makes sure they get enough before koi steal the food. For other options, browse sturgeon and sterlet food.
Why buy Burtons koi food from That Pond Guy?
Buying Burtons koi food from That Pond Guy lets you compare the range alongside other koi food brands and categories in one place. This makes it easier to choose the right food for the season, fish size, feeding behaviour and pond conditions.
Use the products and filters on this page to compare Burtons foods by food type, feeding season, pellet behaviour, pellet size and bag size.
