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“Living Jewels”… that is essentially the perfect term for koi fish. It’s remarkable to note that these graceful, beautiful, and oftentimes expensive breeds came from common carp. Technology, breeding and nutrition play very important roles rise of koi hobbyist. If you have ever shopped for koi fish, you would already be aware that they can cost a pretty penny. Koi fish are prized for their beauty and are a valuable addition to any pond, but it is more than their aesthetic appeal that bumps up the prices to phenomenal amounts. What makes koi fish special is their lineage and color. Hundreds of competitions worldwide are being held to name the top koi breeders. It’s all about prestige, fame, and it is a lucrative business.
These beautiful fish are found in Japan and China, and they come in a variety of colors including orange, yellow, white, black, and blue. Koi fish can grow up to 3 feet long and weigh up to 100 pounds! Koi have six types of color cells in their skin: either red, yellow, black, white, blue, or metallic. Prize koi come from bloodlines that have white bodies and many red cells concentrating in large patches. In Japan, the koi is a symbol of luck, prosperity, and good fortune, and also of perseverance in the face of adversity.
So next time you see expensive koi fish, you can imagine how much work and effort had gone into breeding those beautiful fish! Koi fish are omnivores, meaning they eat both meat and vegetable components in their diet. In the wild, koi fish eat algae, plants, insects, worms and more. need to make sure they are giving them a balanced diet using koi specific fish food.
Philippine Foremost Milling Corporation (PFMC), being in the animal industry for more than 25 years, saw the need to participate in this niche market. We invested facility that provides the best quality and safest products that are globally competitive. We use only high-quality raw materials translating to satisfied customers of our products. It is manufactured under strict quality inspection procedures of PFMC. We are ISO certified, Food Safety Management System (FSMS), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Good Manufacturing Process (GMP), to ensure feed freshness, safety, and quality.
PFMC launched its very own koi food brand, Yuri. Giving the best nutrition for koi fish, enhancing its colors and optimizing growth is very essential for koi hobbyists and breeders. With Yuri – It’s all about good nutrition, body volume, and vibrant colors.
Yuri Koi Fish Food is infused with a high portion of Spirulina that effectively enhances koi color richness, bringing their natural vibrant colors naturally. It includes Vitamin C for a healthy immune system.