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| History of Koi | Koi are as you may already know, are descendants of carp. The word "Koi" was first used about 2,500 years ago in China. Koi fish have been used in Chinese artwork and carvings and some Chinese rulers kept carp in captivity for their viewing pleasure. Breeding of carp for color patches did start in China. The Japanese rice farmers did use them for food and began to breed some for beauty. Much of the credit goes to the Japanese as the creators of Nishikigoi, or as we call them, Koi or Living Jewels. | |
| Symptoms of Illness
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Tip | Whenever moving a fish to a quarantine tank, be sure the water quality and temperature are the same or very close. This is a time that the fish needs no additional stresses. An 8 degree difference in water temp. can be just the thing to push the fish over the edge. |
| Flashing
and or scratching the pond sides:
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Usually an indication of a recent change in the water. If some water was replaced or added. Consider checking the chemicals and adjust as needed. If this continues, then consider the possibility of flukes. If jumping, then test water and adjust if needed and watch fish more. If jumping continues, then Flukes is more likely. Visit www.KoiVet.com for more detailed Koi illness, symptoms and remedies. | |
| One fish looses its appetite. | If all the other fish are feeding fine with exception to one, usually this happens when a fish is ill and is progressively getting worse. Consider getting a Quarantine tank ready if you feel the fish is needing treatment. | |
| Fish is nose down and tail up. | Clearly an indication that the fish is stressed and not doing well. Add Salt right away or quarantine and add salt. Consider getting the salt level to 0.3% during a 24 hour time frame. Adding 1 lb. per 100 gallons will increase the salt level to 0.1%. 12 hours later, add another 1%, then repeat again in 12 hours. This should bring you to 0.3%. | |
| Determining Gender | Male fish | Male Koi tend to be more slender then females. Males do most of the chasing during breeding season. Males also have a rougher skin under the lower jaw after 2 years of age. Similar to a male humans face after a day of not shaving. |
| Female fish | Shape is more round along sides. Females are often the ones being chased during breeding season. No need to be alarmed if you witness males pushing the female around. One or more males are attempting at forcing her eggs out so that they may fertilize them. | |
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If fish are ill, consider feeding medicated food and treat them with Salt to .03% or use ProForm-C |
Be sure to visit www.KoiVet.com for more Koi health information!
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