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Koi help?

admin — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 09:47:15 +0000

jords-will-solve-it asked:

I have two koi carp in my 180 litre aquarium and want to get them on to something more nutritoius and something that is full of goodness like cooked peas! I find it hard to give them something different because they wont eat nothing but pellets!

Plz give me your opinion on what 2 do!????

Chz.

Koi Swim Bladder Problems?

admin — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 01:45:31 +0000

Carol B asked:

Just started to feed my outdoor pond koi carp – not eating yet, however one seems to have Swim Bladder – (he is sitting on the bottom upside) but swims off if i try to move him. I have read about giving thawed out frozen peas – does this work? Suggestions please…. NO CUT AND PASTE AS I HAVE READ ALL THE INFO ON THE SITES.. WOULD LIKE HANDS ON INFO ONLY PLEASE.

How many Silver Sharks is recommended?

admin — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 08:09:17 +0000

James M asked:

I have a 21 litre tank and it houses two goldfish and a koi carp. I am planning on getting some tropical fish soon. The pet shop by mine has a 120litre tank for tropical fish. I have my sights set on some Silver Sharks but I want to know how many is advisable for this type of tank and what other fish would live happilly with silver sharks?

If I need another size tank, what size is recommended?

How long can pond fish live for?

admin — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:19:33 +0000

Siu02rk asked:

Golden Orfe’s, Koi Carp also how large will these fish get we our fish have been kept in the pond for over 5 years and are of medium size (we got them when they were quite small).

how do you tell if your carp is a koi carp?

admin — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 10:23:27 +0000

——————- asked:

we’re pretty sure their koi’s we just want to be sure they are before we rip someone off and get sued

are wild frogs in the uk harmful to koi carp, fan tails or goldfish? ?

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:42:59 +0000

alfromponty asked:

i have been told that frogs may pass on disease on to fish is this true. and if this is the case how do i deter them and what is the best way of purifying water? is there any good advice websites for pond up keep

Should I continue feeding my freshwater Sturgeon/Sterlet through the winter?

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:39:07 +0000

trev1690gers asked:

I live in the UK in my garden pond I have numerous fish, including Koi carp, Goldfish Grass carp, all of which I have stopped feeding.
I also have One rather large Sturgeon/Sterlet (approx. 15) Can anyone tell me if I should continue feeding him through the winter months? He still seems to be searching for food seems quite active, although not as much as in the summer months.
Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you.

my koi carp has just died?

admin — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 10:14:51 +0000

DAVID M asked:

fish had developed silver scales in patches died in two days. dont want lose anymore.seemed to have some kind of slime on it any help please ta dave

is there such a japanese word as nishikoi + what does it mean?

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:46:41 +0000

Keefers asked:

ive recently taken up keeping koi carp and think this word pertains to this subject and any information would would be gratefully received.

One across was from the carp family?

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:48:54 +0000

Robin asked:

only 3 letter carp I know is Koi. Am I wrong?