Koi Food Filters
A little variety in your koi’s feeding routine
Treats can add variety to feeding time, whether you’re offering shrimp, insects or a hand-feeding food. Browse the different types and choose a pack that suits how often you plan to use it. Check the product’s feeding and preparation directions before offering it to your fish.
Before you choose
- Treat type: compare shrimp, insects, mixed treats and hand-feeding foods.
- Temperature: check the instructions for the exact product.
- Preparation: follow any soaking directions before feeding.
- Pack size: compare declared food weight and buy for the amount you will actually use.
Our koi feeding guide explains portions and feeding routines. The food buying guide covers main diets and supplementary foods.
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Treats still count towards the daily feed
Reduce the main ration to allow for treats, observe appetite and remove leftovers. Follow soaking directions where the manufacturer gives them; do not assume that every dried treat needs the same preparation. Keep the original label with any food moved into a smaller container.
Choosing Koi Treats
Dried insects, prepared insect pellets and mixed treats are not nutritionally identical. Check whether the exact product is a complete or supplementary feed, its feeding temperature and any soaking directions. For example, Evolution Aqua Silkworm Pupae has different temperature and preparation guidance from its four-part Pond Treats mix.
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Compare treat types and nutrition
| Food | Shop pellet / format options | Crude protein | Crude fat | Practical difference and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Source Gammarus Shrimps Koi Treats – 350g | Treat pieces | 48% | 5% | Gammarus shrimp treat; manufacturer advises water above 14°C. Manufacturer information · Checked 11 October 2026 |
| Aqua Source Koi Buffet Treat Mix – 600g | Treat pieces | 60% | 5% | Supplementary treat; include it within the daily ration, not in addition to unlimited pellets. Manufacturer information · Checked 11 October 2026 |
| Aqua Source Large River Shrimps Koi Treats – 400g | Treat pieces | 60% | 9% | River shrimp treat; manufacturer advises water above 14°C. Manufacturer information · Checked 11 October 2026 |
| Aqua Source Mealworms Koi Treats – 400g | Treat pieces | 60% | 5% | Supplementary treat; include it within the daily ration, not in addition to unlimited pellets. Manufacturer information · Checked 11 October 2026 |
| Aqua Source Prawns Koi Treats – 500g | Treat pieces | 60% | 4% | Prawn treat; not a substitute for a complete daily ration. Best fed above 14°C. Manufacturer information · Checked 11 October 2026 |
| Cloverleaf Koi Treats | See product options | 45% | 12% | Floating insect treat. Manufacturer says no fishmeal or fish oils; this is not a general free-from guarantee. Manufacturer information · Checked 11 October 2026 |
| EA Pond Treats – 1kg | Treat pieces | Varies by component | Varies by component | Four separate dried treats. No whole-bucket average is declared; manufacturer recommends water above 16°C. Manufacturer information · Checked 11 October 2026 |
| Evolution Aqua Freshwater Shrimps | Treat pieces | 41% | 18.8% | Current standalone Freshwater Shrimp page declaration; differs from the shrimp components of Pond Treats. Check the supplied pack. Manufacturer information · Checked 11 October 2026 |
| Evolution Aqua Silkworm Pupae | Treat pieces | 41% | 18.8% | Supplementary silkworm pupae, not a complete diet. Manufacturer says do not use below 15°C; soak before feeding. Manufacturer information · Checked 11 October 2026 |
| Oase Dynamix Sticks Mix Plus Snack | Pond sticks and snack pieces | — | — | Floating format. See the product for its intended use and feeding instructions. Manufacturer catalogue hosted by retailer information |
| Pro Line Aqua Black Soldier Fly Koi Treats | Treat pieces | — | — | Treats format. See the product for its intended use and feeding instructions. Check the current supplied pack label for this food. |
| Pro Line Aqua Koi Treats Mix | Treat pieces | — | — | Treats format. See the product for its intended use and feeding instructions. Check the current supplied pack label for this food. |
| Pro Line Aqua Silkworm Pupae Koi Treats | Treat pieces | — | — | Treats format. See the product for its intended use and feeding instructions. Check the current supplied pack label for this food. |
| Yamitsu EFL Summer Fish Treats | Treat pieces | Min 45% | — | Supplementary mix of krill, gammarus, mealworm, silkworm and spirulina flake. Manufacturer information · Checked 11 October 2026 |
| Yamitsu Koi Cakes Hand-Feed Treats | Large treat cakes | 30% | 5% | Hand-feeding cakes; use as a treat alongside the normal ration. Manufacturer information · Checked 11 October 2026 |
Published declarations are linked above. Guaranteed minimums, typical figures and exact declarations are labelled as such where stated; they are not our laboratory measurements. A dash is not zero: we have not used an unverified number or calculated a blend’s analysis. Pellet options refer to the shop listings; check the selected format and supplied pack. Recipes and pack labels can change.
Open each food for its full feeding instructions, available options and current stock. Compare the exact recipe and pellet format rather than the brand name alone.
Making room for treats
Count treats as part of the total food offered and allow for them in the normal ration. Watch the fish take them, offer modest amounts and remove leftovers.
Keep preparation and temperature advice with the exact treat. A mixed tub and a separate silkworm product can have different directions, even from the same manufacturer. Keep the original label if you decant food into a smaller container.
Pack size and freshness
Choose a quantity that can be used while fresh. A larger pack is useful only if it suits the feeding rate and can be stored correctly. Litres measure volume and kilograms measure weight; compare declared food weights where possible. Keep food sealed, cool and dry, use a dry scoop and follow the pack’s best-before date.
Common questions
Can koi treats replace the normal food?
Use treats within the total ration alongside an appropriate complete diet. Different insect, shrimp and mixed treats have different nutrient declarations; they are not interchangeable main diets.
Do silkworm pupae need soaking?
Follow the exact product’s instructions. Evolution Aqua and Pro-Line give a half-hour warm-water soak; AquaSource also advises soaking but does not publish that same duration on its product page.
Can I feed treats in cold water?
Check each product’s temperature guidance. AquaSource recommends above 14°C for its prawns, Gammarus and river shrimp; Evolution Aqua’s silkworm guidance starts at 15°C. Do not treat all dried foods as having one limit.
Compare current pack prices and price per kilogram
Prices follow the current product prices and sale prices, using the net food weight. They use the same tax display as the shop and exclude delivery. Compare the same recipe and pellet size; a larger bag is only better value if you can use it while fresh.
This table compares the full category. The shopping filters apply to the product grid.
No conversion from litres or shipping weight is assumed. Where an exact supplied pack is still being checked, we do not show an estimated price per kg. Select a product for its current availability.
