
Koi Spawning Brush (600 x 150mm)
MyAquaponics
R165.00
Koi Spawning Brush 600 x 150mm
Create the perfect breeding environment for your koi with our premium 600mm spawning brush. This essential breeding tool provides an ideal surface for koi eggs to attach during spawning season, significantly improving fertilization rates and protecting delicate eggs from being eaten or damaged.
What is a Spawning Brush?
A spawning brush mimics natural spawning sites like aquatic plants and roots, giving koi a safe, textured surface to deposit their eggs. The dense nylon bristles protect eggs while allowing optimal water flow and oxygen circulation for healthy development.
Key Benefits
- Increased Egg Survival: Dense bristles shield eggs from adult fish and provide protection during the critical early stages
- Easy Egg Collection: Simply remove the brush to transfer eggs to a separate hatching tank
- Reusable & Durable: Made from high-quality, rot-resistant materials that last season after season
- Optimal Size: 600mm length provides ample spawning surface for multiple females
How to Use
- Timing: Place brushes in your pond when water temperatures reach 18-20°C in spring, as this triggers spawning behaviour
- Positioning: Submerge 3-5 brushes in shallow water (30-45cm deep) near the pond edges where koi naturally spawn. Secure them vertically or at an angle
- After Spawning: Check brushes daily. Once you notice eggs (tiny, clear spheres clinging to bristles), carefully remove the brush within 24 hours
- Hatching: Transfer brushes to a separate tank with clean, aerated water at the same temperature to prevent adult koi from eating the eggs
- Cleaning: After hatching, rinse thoroughly and store dry for next season
Perfect for both hobbyist breeders and serious koi enthusiasts looking to successfully breed their prized koi.