KOI Fish Information

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Did you know fish are an integral part of any Ecosystem?

     Koi fish tend to have a lifespan of around 25-30 years; however, some have lived to be 100. These fish originated in China in the 4th century and were described at red, white, black, and blue color variations. Koi fish symbolize persistence, determination, wealth, success, and good fortune. They are also very intelligent and social. These cold-water fish can survive and adapt to many climates and water conditions. Koi can survive in winters by staying at the bottom of the pond where the water is warmer.
 
Fish are an integral part of any ecosystem. Unfortunately, fish are often seen as creating a maintenance nightmare. On the contrary fish reduce pond maintenance because they feed off the string algae and bottom feed from the pond floor. This will help keep your water cleaner and clearer. Koi are omnivores and eat anything from mealworms to watermelon.
 
Koi are the crown jewels of the water garden! Their bright coloring and graceful movements. Koi come in over 100 varieties of colors and different types. There are Kohaku, Taisho Sanke, Showa Sanshoku, Tancho, Shiro Utsuri, Hi Utsuri, Ki Utsuri, Asagi, Shusui, Matsuba, Platinum Ogon, Yamabuki Ogon, Kujaku, Hariwake, Kikusui, Kumonryu, Beni Kumonryu, Chagoi, Soragoi, Ochiba Shigure,Goromo, Goshiki, Kikokuryu, and the Kin Kikokuryu. Each Koi will display different characteristics. While some will shy away when you approach others will approach eagerly hoping you have food! These fish have personalities – name them and train them to eat right out of your hand. 

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FISH SYMPTOMS, POSSIBLE PROBLEMS, & TREATMENTS

Erratic movement, flashing or rubbing on rocks and surfaces throughout the pond
Parasite Problem
  • Parasite & Ich Treatment
  • Praziquantel Treatment
  • Pond Salt
Growths that look like "cotton balls"
- Fungal Infection
  • Fungus Treatment
Open wounds or ulcers
- Bacterial Infection
  • Ulcer & Bacterial Infection Treatment
  • Medicated Fish Food
Fins appear to be rotting away
- Fin Rot
- Bacterial Infection
  • Ulcer & Bacteria Infection Treatment
  • Medicated Fish Food
  • Pond Salt
Red streaks in the fins
- Bacterial Infection
- Parasite Problem
​- Ammonia Poisoning
  • Parasite & Ich Treatment
  • Praziquantel Treatment
  • Medicated Fish Food
  • Pond Salt and water change using Pond Detoxifier
  • Ammonia Neutralizer
Small, white spots that look like salt stuck to the body of the fish
- Ich
​- Parasite Problem
  • Parasite & Ich Treatment
  • Pond Salt
Gasping at the surface of the water
- Oxygen Depletion
  • Aerate the pond and agitate the pond surface
  • Reduce fish load
Bulging eyes
- Bacterial Infection
  • Ulcer & Bacterial Infection Treatment
  • Medicated Fish Food
Scales protruding from a swollen body like a pine cone
- Dropsy
- Bacterial Infection
  • Difficult to treat; treat the pond as a preventative measure
  • Ulcer & Bacterial Infection Treatment
Difficulty swimming underwater floating at the surface upright
- Swim Bladder Disease
  • If the fish is still feeding, feed fish with canned peas or a Spirulina-based fish food
Red or swollen gills
- Parasite Problem
  • Parasite & Ich Treatment
  • Praziquantel Treatment
  • Pond Salt