Simply Koi and More Koi

Sorry for your loss. I know just how you feel. Last week, my chagoi (90cms) died. She had not eaten for 5 weeks and during that time we tried the usual salt baths (not easy with a fish that size) and anti biotics, but nothing worked. Her eggs were impacted and she was getting weaker every day, in th...

I had a 3kw heater fitted this year and was advised that the temperature through the winter should be 8c. We had quite a lengthy discussion at one of our koi club meetings about heating and 8c seemed to be the norm.

I had a bad year this year. Flukes and Trich in January, Costia in March and then in April a nasty fungus which really affected the fish. I lost a few of them despite salt baths and antibiotic injections. I used Alvarex (is this the same as your Alparex?)in April. It is a two dose course and it work...

I had quite a few problems earlier this year. Sorted them out (Duncan's book came in handy!!) I am now using Sansai Biorex. About once a month I am putting it in when the filters are cleaned (can't afford to do it every time). I mix a small amount in with their feed every day and all the fish are he...

Thanks Duncan, will give it a go. Much better than my scraps of paper held together with a paperclip!!!