Choosing the right pond fish food keeps your koi, goldfish and other pond fish healthy through every season, from high-protein summer sticks and pellets to easy-to-digest wheatgerm formulas for cooler months. Our pond fish food range covers everyday feeding, colour-enhancing mixes and treats from trusted brands including Tetra, JBL, NT Labs and Kockney Koi, alongside our own dedicated winter blend. As water temperatures drop below 10°C, fish metabolism slows, so it's important to switch to a low-protein wheatgerm-based pond food that's easier for them to digest — browse our Winter Pond Food for options built specifically for this. Not sure what to feed and when? Our team is happy to advise on the right pond fish food for your fish and pond size.

Getting pond feeding right is as much about timing and quantity as it is about which food you choose. As a rule of thumb, only feed what your fish can finish in two to five minutes, once or twice a day in spring and summer, cutting back to every few days as temperatures fall — and stopping altogether once water drops below around 4-8°C, since fish stop feeding naturally over winter. Floating sticks and pellets suit surface feeders like goldfish, while sinking pellets work well for koi and bottom-dwellers. Mixing in the occasional treat, like koi cakes, adds variety without unbalancing their diet. Overfeeding is one of the biggest causes of poor pond water quality, so little and often beats a heavy single feed.