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Why put up with less, if quality is within reach?

Takazumi Professional Koi Food is continuously thoroughly tested in practice and further developed by food technologists and fish biologists. Not just the effect on Koi health is taken in consideration, but also growth and coloration of both young and mature Koi in all seasons. The consequences for the quality of the pond water invariably have our special attention too. Ceaseless research in our manufacturer's research centre enables us to keep diminishing the taxing influence of food on the water quality.

Feed test 2009 by Dipl. -Ing. (FH) Lars Sebralla (The German 'Koiratgeber')

More and more Koi hobbyists and professionals in the Koi specialized trade discover that indeed budget quality products are within reach. They feed their own Koi Takazumi Professional Koi Food. There is an increasing number of outlets in Europe. You can find our distributors and whole sale dealers under the distribution button. They will be pleased to inform you where to obtain Takazumi Professional Koi Food in your country.

Takazumi Professional Koi Food enriches the market with an assortment of five different Koi foods in a quality that in our opinion is every Koi's right. Using them you can adjust your feeding schedule to your own Koi, the environment of their pond and to all seasons. Our feeding calendar offers you a solid basis to start with. Since the 'vacuum cleaner' of many a Koi pond should not be forgotten we also provide a quality feed for Sturgeon.

Takazumi Professional Koi Food is supplied in synthetic buckets. This offers extra protection in a damp shed and against hungry rodents out for a morsel…
The foods are available in the following quantities:
1000 grammes [2.2 lb] (1500 gr / 03.3 lb for sturgeon feed)
2500 grammes [5.5 lb] (4000 gr / 08.8 lb for sturgeon feed)
4500 grammes [9.9 lb] (Not for Junior Premium and Easy. 7500 gr / 16.5 lb for sturgeon feed)
10 kg [22 lb] (Not for Junior Premium and Easy. 15 kg / 33 lb for sturgeon feed)
15 kg [23 lb] (Not for Junior Premium and Easy. The 15 kg / 33 lb are delivered in bags.)

The Takazumi Food assortment consists of:

Takazumi Gold Plus
   The balanced premium food for brilliant coloration
Takazumi High Growth
   The power food for optimum and quick growth
Takazumi Mix
   The combi food for growth as well as magnificent coloration
Takazumi Vital
   The health food for resistance and quick recovery
Takazumi Junior Premium
   The start food for young Koi; the basis for a long and healthy Koi life
Takazumi Easy
   The food for the less active Koi; and an excellent winter feed
Takazumi Sturgeon
   The sturgeon feed for a life like a Koi

The Takazumi Koi Foods are produced in Denmark under our specifications. In order to guarantee a product as fresh as possible, Takazumi Professional Koi Food is manufactured in small batches. We maintain a strict supervision of the quality.

Takazumi Professional Koi Food offers top quality for very competitive prices!

takazumi gold plus the balanced premium food

ingredients:
fish meal, fish- and
vegetable oils
cereals, wheat-germ
amino acids
and natural minerals
trace elements and pre-mix
quality analysis:
crude protein min. 35.0 %
crude oils and fats min. 4.0 %
carbohydrates 46.0 %
fibre max. 3.0 %
crude ash max. 6.0 %
phosphorus max. 0.9 %
vitamins and minerals:
vitamin A, 0.72 IU/g
vitamin D3, 113 IU/kg
vitamin E, 180 mg/kg
vitamin C (stabilized), 225 mg/kg
vitamins: B1, B2, B5, B6, B12, K3
H(biotin) en cholin
Cu 5.4 mg/kg
astaxanthin 10 mg/kg
digestibility ca. 80 %

A well-balanced professional top-food with a low fat and medium protein content and the necessary nutrition for a healthy Koi life, prosperous growth and an amazing coloration. Can be fed the whole year through.
Carefully selected raw materials guarantee a high-quality nutrition that does not make the water cloudy.
The high digestibility adds to a better water quality and a considerable decrease of the load on the filter system.
The pellets float for a long time, which provides a clear view of the feeding behaviour and minimizes the detrimental results of excessive feeding.

The supplementary astaxanthin belongs to the group of carotenoids and enhances the Koi’s pigmentation, showing it’s colours to full advantage.
TAKAZUMI guarantees the high product quality, for unopened packages and correct keeping, until the expiry date.
Stop feeding at a water temperature of 4º C or under.

Dosed feeding prevents cloudy water.

takazumi high growth: optimum and quick growth

ingredients:
fish meal, fish- and
vegetable oils
cereals, wheat-germ
amino acids
and natural minerals
trace elements and pre-mix
quality analysis:
crude protein min. 45.0 %
crude oils and fats min. 12.0 %
carbohydrates 21.3 %
fibre max. 2.3 %
crude ash max. 10.0 %
phosphorus max. 1.4 %
vitamins and minerals:
vitamin A, 0.4 IU/g
vitamin D3, 100 IU/kg
vitamin E, 160 mg/kg
vitamin C (stabilized), 210 mg/kg
vitamins: B1, B2, B5, B6, B12, K3
H(Biotin) en cholin
Cu 4.8 mg/kg
digestibility ca. 80%

A well-balanced professional Koi food with a high protein content and an amino acid profile that enables excellent growth. It contains all the necessary nutrition for a healthy Koi life.
Carefully selected raw materials guarantee a high-quality nutrition that does not make the water cloudy.
The high digestibility adds to a better water quality and a considerable decrease of the load on the filter system.

The pellets are floating, which provides a clear view of the feeding behaviour and minimizes the detrimental results of excessive feeding.
TAKAZUMI guarantees the high product quality, for unopened packages and correct keeping, until the expiry date.
Feed only at a water temperature of 15º C or up.

Dosed feeding prevents cloudy water.

takazumi mix: optimum growth and coloration

ingredients:
fish meal, fish- and
vegetable oils
cereals, wheat-germ
amino acids
and natural minerals
trace elements and pre-mix
quality analysis:
crude protein min. 40.0 %
crude oils and fats min. 8.0 %
carbohydrates 33.6 %
fibre max. 2.7 %
crude ash max. 8.0 %
phosphorus max. 1.2 %
vitamins and minerals:
vitamin A, 0.56 IU/g
vitamin D3, 106 IU/kg
vitamin E, 170 mg/kg
vitamin C (stabilized), 217 mg/kg
vitamins: B1, B2, B5, B6, B12, k3
H(biotin) en cholin
Cu 5.1 mg/kg
astaxanthin 5 mg/kg
digestibility ca. 80 %

A well-balanced professional Koi food with a medium fat and medium protein content and all the necessary nutrition for a healthy Koi life, an optimum quick growth and intensive coloration of your Koi.
Carefully selected raw materials guarantee a high quality nutrition that does not make the water cloudy.
Due to the combination of two top feeds (Gold Plus and High Growth) your Koi will develop a superb coloration and prosperous growth.

The high digestibility adds to a better water quality and a considerable decrease of the load on the filter system.
The pellets are floating, which provides a clear view of the feeding behaviour and minimizes the detrimental results of excessive feeding.
The supplementary astaxanthin belongs to the group of carotenoids and enhances the Koi’s pigmentation, showing it’s colours to full advantage.
TAKAZUMI guarantees the high product quality, for unopened packages and correct keeping, until the expiry date.
Feed only at a water temperature of 10º C or up.

Dosed feeding prevents cloudy water.

takazumi vital: stimulates the immune system

ingredients:
fish meal, fish- and
vegetable oils
cereals, wheat-germ
amino acids
and natural minerals
trace elements and Pre-mix
quality analysis:
crude protein min. 35.0 %
crude oils and fats min. 4.0 %
carbohydrates 46.0 %
fibre max. 3.0 %
crude ash max. 6.0 %
phosphorus max. 0.9 %
vitamins and minerals:
vitamin A, 0.72 IU/g
vitamin D3, 113 IU/kg
vitamin E, 180 mg/kg
vitamin C (stabilized), 225 mg/kg
vitamins: B1, B2, B5, B6, B12, K3
H(biotin) en cholin
Cu 5.4 mg/kg
astaxanthin 10 mg/kg
digestibility ca. 80 %

A well-balanced professional Koi food with a low fat and medium protein content, which contains all the necessary nutrition for a healthy Koi life and Pre-mix.
The pre-mix contains a specially developed cocktail of various ingredients to stimulate your Koi’s immune system and thus build up an excellent defence to infections and parasites.
TAKAZUMI Vital is outstanding for use when your Koi’s condition declines, for instance after treatment with medicine or after transport (Feeding Vital for 2 to 3 weeks will suffice in these cases.)

Because of the low percentage and light digestibility of the applied proteins TAKAZUMI Vital is pre-eminently adequate for use as a winter feed.
By feeding this professional dispensing from late autumn to early spring, you help your Koi build up a strong resistance in this period.
The quality of the crude materialsand the high digestibility add to a better water quality and a considerable decrease of the burdening of the filter system.
The pellets are floating, which provides a clear view and control of the feeding behaviour.
TAKAZUMI guarantees the high product quality, for unopened packages and correct keeping, until the expiry date.
Stop feeding at a water temperature of 4º C or under.

Dosed feeding prevents cloudy water.

takazumi junior premium: resistibility and quick growth

ingredients:
fish meal and fish oils (rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids of aquatic origin)
cereal products and a premix of
specially selected natural minerals
amino acids and trace elements
quality analysis:
crude protein min. 63.0 %
crude oils and fats min. 13.0 %
carbohydrates 6.0 %
fibre max. 0.8 %
crude ash max. 11.6 %
phosphorus max. 1.6 %
vitamins and minerals:
vitamin A, 16,000 IU/kg
vitamin D3, 3,000 IU/kg
vitamin E, 400 mg/kg
vitamin C, (stabilized) 400 mg/kg
vitamins: B1, B2, B5, B12, K3
H(biotin) en cholin
Cu 30 mg/kg
digestibility ca. 80 %
Contains anti-oxidants admitted
for the UE

Takazumi Junior Premium was especially developed for the professional breeder as an extruded granulate for baby Koi with a body weight of 1.5 to 5 grams (5 to 10 cm).
This professional breeding feed with a very high digestibility is based on the best crude materials and ingredients of maritime origin.
Because of the optimum combination of vitamins, minerals and a high percentage of very easily digested proteins, Takazumi Junior Premium guarantees a fast and optimum growth of your baby koi.
Moreover it increases the certainty of survival in the early stage of koi life.

Instructions for use:
Preferably feed baby Koi several times a day and in a dosed way. Do not feed small Koi by a handful, but dose the feed through your fingers. The special grain of Takazumi Junior Premium whirls to the bottom at slow speed. It is exactly this movement that makes the young Koi bait, giving you the opportunity to observe whether all your baby Koi feed enough.  
TAKAZUMI guarantees the high product quality, for unopened packages and correct keeping, until the expiry date.
Can be fed from water temperatures of 10º C and up.

Dosed feeding prevents cloudy water.

takazumi easy: for the less active koi (and a fine winter feed)

ingredients:
fish meal, cereals and wheat-germs
soy -, maize – and sunflower products
amino acids and natural minerals
trace elements and pre-mix
quality analysis:
crude protein 33.0 %
crude oils and fats 6.0 %
fibre 4.2 %
crude ash 8.3 %
phosphorus 1.1 %
vitamins and minerals:
vitamin A, 15,000 IU/kg
vitamin D3, 2,000 IU/kg
vitamin E, 200 mg/kg
vitamin C, (stabilized) 150 mg/kg
Cu 5 mg/kg

 

Takazumi Easy is a well-balanced professional basic feed with a low fat and medium protein content, supporting coloration and containing the necessary nutrition for a healthy Koi life.
Takazumi Easy is a sinking feed, intended to accommodate the less active (Easy) Koi that withdraws from pursuing the just-divided pellets and awaits what falls to its share in the deeper parts of the pond.
Takazumi Easy is an all-season feed. Thanks to its sinking characteristics and the low fat and medium protein content it is also excellently applicable as a winter feed.

Carefully selected raw materials guarantee a high- quality nutrition that does not make the water cloudy. The high digestibility adds to a better water quality and a considerable decrease of the burdening of the filter system.
Takazumi guarantees the high product quality, for unopened packages and
correct keeping, until the expiry date.

Stop feeding at a water temperature of 4º C or below.

Dosed feeding prevents cloudy water.

takazumi sturgeon: benefits a healthy growth

ingredients:
fish meal, fish- and
vegetable oils
cereals, wheat germ
amino acids
natural minerals
and trace elements.
quality analysis:
crude protein min. 48.0 %
crude oils and fats min. 19.0 %
carbohydrates 16.7 %
fibre max. 1.6 %
crude ash max. 9.2 %
phosphorus max. 0.9 %
vitamins and minerals:
Vitamin A, 0.4 IU/g
Vitamin D3, 100 IU/kg
Vitamin E, 160 mg/kg
Vitamin C, (stabilized) 105 mg/kg
Vitamins: B1, B2, B6, B12, K3
H(Biotin) en cholin
Cu 4.8 mg/kg
ethoxyquin 100 mg/kg
digestibility ca 80 %

TAKAZUMI Sturgeon is a well-balanced professional feed with a high protein content and an amino acid profile that enables excellent growth. It contains all the necessary nutrition for a healthy Sturgeon life.
Carefully selected raw materials guarantee a high-quality nutrition that does not make the water cloudy.
The high digestibility adds to a better water quality and a considerable decrease of the burdening of the filter system.

The pellets are sinking, which matches the feeding behaviour of the Sturgeon.
TAKAZUMI guarantees the high product quality, for unopened packages and correct keeping, until the expiry date.
Dosed feeding prevents cloudy water.

ingredients
proteins

Proteins are constructed of amino acids. Amino acids benefit the recovery of damaged tissue (wounds), a good growth and the production of eggs and seeds. There are 20 amino acids, 13 of which are of importance to Koi. A protein shortage disturbs the Koi’s growth. It may even lead to a deformity of the backbone. Takazumi Professional Koi Food chiefly contains proteins from white fish meal. These have the best influence on a successful growth.

raw oil and fat

Raw oil and fat provide most of the energy Koi need. Insufficient fats in the feed may result in heart – and liver problems. The required fats are among others in: fish oil, wheat germs, maize oil and soy oil. These fats can naturally go off when exposed to oxygen. So do not use old feed; it may even make your fish ill! (For this reason Takazumi Professional Koi Food does not keep large stocks).

carbohydrates
Carbohydrates provide energy too, Koi build up energy less quickly than for example mammals, which is why there always have to be carbohydrates in a feed.
phosporus

Every Koi feed has to contain phosphorus. Lack of it may result in a deformed backbone.

minerals

About 12% of water is composed of minerals. Minerals have several functions. Among others they benefit the construction of the skeleton and the nerves, the osmosis regulation and the exchange of gases in the blood. Most minerals are absorbed from the water.

vitamins

Vitamins are as important to the growth and the metabolism of Koi as they are to mammals and therefore they may not be absent in Koi feed.

vitamin A

Vitamin A is beneficial for a good growth and visual faculty as well as the protection of skin and fertility.

vitamin B1

Vitamine B1 helps to provide energy from carbohydrates.

vitamin B2

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) is the stress-vitamin. It helps the Koi to cope with transitional situations like transports Vitamin B2 also supports the build-up of muscles and mucus skin.

vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) with the vitamins B6 en B11 regulates the body’s absorption of iron and is involved in the formation of red blood cells (erythrocytes). A shortage of these vitamins may lead to anaemia. The three mentioned vitamins also benefit the functioning of the nervous system and are involved in the amino acid metabolism.

vitamin C

Vitamin C contributes to the build-up of the skeleton and resistance to diseases.

vitamin D

Vitamin D regulates the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, which makes it important for the development of the skeleton. Vitamin D prevents deformations of the bonesystem.

vitamin E
Vitamin E is necessary for the formation of red blood cells and the build-up, recovery and preservation of muscular and other tissues. It also stimulates the production of the fertility hormones.
vitamin H

Vitamin H (biotin) stimulates growth.

vitamin K
Vitamin K benefits the clotting of blood in case of an injury.
cholin
Cholin is necessary for the digestion of fat.
astaxanthin

Astaxanthin is the red pigment that generates the pink colouring of salmon, shrimps and flamingos. Chemically it is related to β-carotene (as is found in carrots) and vitamin A. It is among the group of carotenoids.
Astaxanthin is produced by various algae and plankton types. These are eaten by lobster like species, including shrimps. They store the pigment in the shells, by which they get a pink appearance. The lobster like in their turn are eaten by fish (salmon, trout) of birds (flamingo or red ibis) who store the pigment in their skins and adipose tissues. This makes these animals’ flesh pink. Astaxanthin is not or scarcely excreted, so the pink colour remains.
It is a strong anti-oxidant with properties that correspond with vitamin E. Allegedly it should protect against UV light.
Contrary to Spirulina Astaxanthin can be fed throughout the year.

Only algae and plankton produce Astaxanthin. Most of the higher species of animals can not change it’s structure. This has an important effect on the fish-culture. There are different kinds of salmon nurseries. Salmon can be raised in the sea, where it takes natural food, which is supplemented by extra feeding. It can also be raised in tanks on land, in which case is only gets fish-feed and will keep a white or pale colour (unless it is fed with shrimps or  gets some other Astaxanthin supply). Naturally this is not what the consumer wishes.
Surely the Koi hobbyist does not appreciate pale or sallow Koi in his or her pond. So the fish-feed has to contain Astaxanthin.

Astaxanthin can be artificially produced from carotene and this is the most-applied source of Astaxanthin in fidh-feed. Alternatives are the addition of waste shrimp-remains or a powder of Astaxanthin-producing ferments, but these methods are considerably more expensive.

Astaxanthin has been added to Takazumi Gold Plus, Takazumi Mix, Takazumi Vital and Takazumi Junior

 
 
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