How much gallons of water does a koi need?
Keep mature koi in an outdoor pond of at least 3 feet deep, with at least 50 gallons of water per fish. Young koi can be kept indoors in an aquarium of at least 29 gallons.
What to do if your Koi have died?
Koi Have Died But Goldfish Are Fine! My 1,000 gallon pond has great oxygenation, great flow turnover, and according to the fish store that tested my water, everything is perfect, although the pH is at least 8 (his kit only went up to 8). I do 10% water changes a week, with dechlorinator. Water is crystal-clear, and I have a UV light running.
What can I do if my fish is dying in the tank?
You will have to change the water in your aquarium tank regularly to prevent the death of your fish. Direct addition of water to the aquarium tank is another common cause of sudden death of fish and you should avoid doing it at all costs. Buy specific chemicals and use them to remove chloramines from the water.
What to do if your Koi has KHV?
If it’s KHV, you can expect to lose the rest of the koi eventually. You may not be able to have the koi tested by an official lab but I do suggest contacting your local koi club. They will often come out and put the fish scrapings under a microscope and be able to diagnose many of the basic problems that koi can have.
When did the first Koi from Petco die?
Within two weeks or so of putting the first batch in from the koi dealer in, 2 of the first three domestic koi died. Then 2 of the next three died, again within about 2 weeks of putting them in. Now, I have 1 5″ koi from Petco remaining, 1 5″ from the next batch, and the 2 that I put in on May 27.
Koi Have Died But Goldfish Are Fine! My 1,000 gallon pond has great oxygenation, great flow turnover, and according to the fish store that tested my water, everything is perfect, although the pH is at least 8 (his kit only went up to 8). I do 10% water changes a week, with dechlorinator. Water is crystal-clear, and I have a UV light running.
How can I tell if my Koi is having an issue?
Quite often fish with any type of issue will exhibit some sort of abnormal body language or behavior. They may swim differently than normal, they may sit on the bottom without moving much, jump out of the water, stop eating, hang around the waterfall or moving water, or isolate themselves from others.
How long does it take for Koi to perk up after correcting water?
This time, however, after you correct the water quality problem, all the fish or remaining fish survive. A few days after correcting the water they start to perk up some and act better. At this point you may think all is well and pat yourself on the back for a job well done! Now two to three weeks passes after the initial problem.
How big of a pond do I need for 30 Koi?
A well built 1500 gallon pond will easily sustain 30 koi 6 inches long. Two years later when those same 30 koi are now all 18 inches long you have a real problem, because your pond is now over stocked. Because people tend to overstock their ponds, all the Advantage Koi Pond System Kits, were designed to have an oversized filter on them.