Simply Koi and More Koi

The "stretched to buggery" was a little too technical for me, but I get the idea.. LOL

I couldn't comment as I could not see what was in the bottles.
I am guessing the body treatment was iodine based due to the colour.

But there are some very effective topicals we can still use, so I would stick to those,

So with no Koi, therefore no hosts..., after a decent normal clean of everything, ( and a PP treatment to be sure)
how long to be sure costia was no longer a threat.??

And what about whitespot - Is that same.. no host it will die off??

Thanks Syd. That was my first port of call when it didn't stay the course the first time. I will be opening it again Saturday, but last time there was just a few mm of crud, which I cleaned out. The only thing I cannot physically check is the 4" bottom drain pipe. I just cannot get into that, b...

Maybe should add - this pond has gone through Telmin for flukes - Then PP several times - - FMG - WS3 and Salt and back to PP and FMG - And Koi have had 90 minute PP baths (Guaranteed to rid them of costia) And they are still swarming on the scrapes. So you can see why I need to know this pond is cl...

OK.. I have this.... 2,200 Gallons. Block Built Celotex insulation and Fibreglassed. Midi Sieve - Eco 12,000 - Bio-Max 50 Bead filter. Skimmer - Eco 8,000 - UV - 3Kw Elecro Heater Clarity Shower with K3 Media. Airtech 130 to ****** Aerated Bottom Drain. Currently - This set up is almost empty of Koi...

Ithink thexse can also become "overpowering" if you have another underlying problem with the kois health, So although in themselves tehy are nothing, It is wel worth doing some extra scrapes (Though sounds like you are doing that already) Just keep a close eye. I had similar, and couldn't ...

Thanks Duncan,
But boy there is some grim reading in there,,,,

If you don't mind doing a bit of research and some DIY, you can play about with a multibay (if it is large enough) and get some very good results. And these can be picked up quite cheap and easily. Don't forget that you will need to take into account the new media you will probably need, as in std f...

I have to say,, i have not known anyone to live with pressure filters for long. As you are finding, they need cleaning pretty much every day or they will block up, and things only get worse with time. Syd's right in maybe trying some filter wool, but sooner rather than later you might have to consid...

Merry Christmas Duncan and to all on the forum.

And merry chrismas from the dog,

And a merry Christmas to you as well Sid.
And all the other forum members

Mark

And remember if you have cartridge filters / purifiers by the pond - Take em in...
If they freeze they get b*gg*red

Sorry to hear about your loss.
Doesn't matter if it is a cat dog or even a fish. Pets have a special place in our hearts.
and some are more special than others. I can never forget my first Staffie, totally irreplacable.
x

sorry mate, not my area of expertise. hope u get a reply soon