Winter Pond Food

As water temperatures drop, pond fish need a different kind of food to the rest of the year, lighter, wheatgerm-based formulas that are much easier for them to digest when their metabolism slows right down. We stock a wide range of winter and wheatgerm sticks and pellets from trusted brands like Tetra, JBL, Hikari and Nishikoi, as well as our own Shark and NT Medikoi ranges, so you can keep your fish properly fed right through the colder months.

Switching to a winter food at the right time, and knowing when to stop feeding altogether, makes a real difference to how well your fish come through to spring. Below you'll find everything from everyday wheatgerm sticks to specialist koi formulas to suit your pond.

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Getting the timing right matters as much as the food itself, switching too early or too late can leave fish either struggling to digest a food that's too rich, or missing out on the easily digestible nutrition they need as the water cools. If you're not sure when to make the switch for your pond, or which formula suits your fish, just ask, we're always happy to help you get it right.

Frequently Asked Questions

Once water temperature drops to around 10°C, fish's digestion slows significantly and standard foods become harder for them to process. Switching to a wheatgerm-based winter food at this point makes it much easier on their system.

Wheatgerm is lower in protein and easier to digest than standard summer foods, which suits fish whose metabolism has slowed down in cooler water. It still provides the energy they need without overloading their digestive system.

Once water temperature drops to around 4-5°C, fish become largely dormant and feeding should generally stop until the water warms up again in spring.

Yes, wheatgerm-based winter foods suit both goldfish and koi, though dedicated koi formulas like NT Medikoi are worth considering if you want something tailored to their size and needs.