Comments on: My friend has just put some very large koi carp in her pond about 2 weeks ago ,?

By: maryknoller

maryknoller — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:24:25 +0000

If there is a filtration system then you don’t need air if there’s a decent waterfall and fountain. Believe me I’ve kept huge(26) koi without any air.
The main problem is usually inadequate filtration.
Change half of the water asap and keep the pumps on 24/7.
In my opinion the remainder are doomed until the optimum stocking rate is achieved(through death).I don’t think there’s much you can do other than this.Good luck!

By: noe cha

noe cha — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:48:50 +0000

I know the best way so that you are not really confused about that….:))
Ready?….Okey…Put those koi into the microwaves…Give a little salt and…It’s ready to serve…:p

By: wncan47

wncan47 — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:34:22 +0000

i know alot about this carp. its a grass carp and they need lots of dissolved oxygen. i would leave the fountain on all the time as well as the waterfall.if this woman does not put in some type of equipment to make 02 all these carp will expire soon.these must be in the 5 pound or more weight.these large fish need alot of 02 to survive. the goldfish dont require as much as carp eventhough they are in the same family order.tell her that she needs to keep the waterfall and the fountain on all the time,year round and especially during the hot summer months when 02 levels drop dramatically. i studied biology in college and work in the field of the environment and i know without a high 02 concentration in the pond, she will be wasting her money purchasing new fish. by the way these carp are japanese triploid grass carp.

By: Seasoned Rookie

Seasoned Rookie — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:46:52 +0000

It’s very important to keep the water moving. Especially if there are too many fish in a small space. Also check temperature and water chemistry. The pet store will have kits that are easy to use and understand. Pay particular attention to chlorine and ammonia levels of the water. Koi and goldfish are very hardy fish and they don’t die very easily. Something is definitely wrong with the pond.

By: lilith

lilith — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:32:54 +0000

I would leave the fountain on. The fish store I go to, the owner pumps tons of bubbles into his koi pond.

By: ritamax1

ritamax1 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:19:41 +0000

START W/SMALLER ONES THEY WILL GROW TO FIT THAT POND ASLO WATCH OUT FOR BIRDS! YES I SAID BIRDS