Category Archives: Fish Health and Medications

Fish Escaped

Posted on August 12, 2022 by esearing

After the loss of my last fish due illness I have been keeping a closer eye on the remaining school. But Monday I came out to the pond to find it very cloudy after a big rain storm. I only … Continue reading →

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Spring time parasites and treatments

Posted on April 26, 2013 by esearing

As the water starts to warm up during the spring months so do the parasites and algae. Algae can be controlled by adding Algaefix as a chemical additive or by turning on the UV Sterilizer. String algae will grow well … Continue reading →

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Shinju Koi Food

Posted on September 2, 2012 by esearing

9/2/2012 – Trying a new Koi food; Shinju White Pearl – Premium All Season. supposedly gives stronger whites and leaves little waste (similar to Hikari I have been using). It sells for $90 (local retail with tax) for an 8lb … Continue reading →

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Potassium Permanganate in a koi pond

Posted on May 26, 2012 by esearing

WARNING: DO YOUR RESEARCH IN SEVERAL SITES BEFORE ATTEMPTING. Last week I embarked on a different treatment for my pond. After reading several articles about parasites, fungus, bacteria, and all other sorts of nasties that live in the pond I … Continue reading →

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Pond heating in winter

Posted on December 12, 2011 by esearing

I saw someone was offering a ThermaKoi pond heater for $700 on craigslist the otherday and it got me to researching more about pond heaters and other options. According to Peter Waddington at KoiKichi.com today’s Koi are not four season … Continue reading →

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Fall Preparations for a koi pond

Posted on September 9, 2011 by esearing

Since the temperatures are beginning to drop here in north Georgia I have started to research and think about how my koi and pond will survive the coming winter. Fall is not the time to ignore the pond and is … Continue reading →

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The color migrations of Koi

Posted on September 2, 2011 by esearing

After clearing up the green water this week I noticed my koi had different colors than previously. The asagi looked a paler blue while his reds have diminished. The kujaku’s reds and oranges have spread, but his blacks have almost … Continue reading →

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Cost of water changes vs chemical additives

Posted on July 12, 2011 by esearing

Bingo, the lights are on and somebody is home!!!! I just came to major realization while chatting with my friend Chuck Jones of Wet Pets (KOI Farm in Dahlonega GA). Water changes are the only method for removing harmful bacterias … Continue reading →

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Koi death

Posted on June 27, 2011 by esearing

Sooner or later all Koi owners lose a fish. I went out of town for the weekend and when I returned I found my smallest fish in deep distress. His sides were red and he had an ulcer on his … Continue reading →

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Koi Food – Saki Hikari

Posted on June 14, 2011 by esearing

order hereI have been feeding my koi the standard Hikari Wheat germ food. They seem to like it and the colors are vibrant and fish are looking very healthy. While at Wet Pets the other day the owner recommended their … Continue reading →

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