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Why does my koi fish stay at the bottom of the pond?

Joe Ford

Why does my koi fish stay at the bottom of the pond?

Over crowding, a lack of oxygen, over-feeding and poor nutrition, are stress factors that may lead fish to huddle together at the bottom of the pond.

Why my koi fish are dying?

Fish may die of old age, starvation, body injury, stress, suffocation, water pollution, diseases, parasites, predation, toxic algae, severe weather, and other reasons. Sudden, large fish kills in ponds are often the result of fish suffocation caused by nighttime oxygen depletion in the summer.

Do Koi flash for no reason?

As for the first question, yes, food can make the fish flash. Some food when eaten, is crushed by the koi teeth and dust will get sent through the gills, making them itch. If it is just a few minutes of flashing after eating I wouldn’t be concerned.

When should I start feeding koi in spring?

We recommend commencing feeding at 55 degrees F. Even though the water temp may be ok at 55, we still recommend only feeding once a day and quite possibly a lower protein food. Once the water temp is above 70, it’s game on with the feeding frenzy!

How do you prepare a koi pond for spring?

Opening Pond for Spring – 6 Pro Tips to Remember!

  1. Clean Out Debris From Pond. This is very important.
  2. Begin Water Filtration and Re-Install Pump or Skimmer.
  3. Supplement Nitrifying Bacteria to Improve Your Biological Filter.
  4. Evaluate Koi Fish Health.
  5. Test Your Parameters Consistently.
  6. Add Floating Plants and Enjoy Your Pond.

What do you feed koi in the spring?

For water temperatures between 50–55 F, feed Manda Fu once every few days as it gets warmer. Then for 55 F and up, feed regular food like Kodama Koi Food All Season; and start with once a day.

How do you clean a koi pond in the spring?

1. Remove Any Fish And Drain Your Koi Pond

  1. If you have fish, use the sump pump to drain 1′ of water.
  2. Put some of the pond water into the tub for the fish (it puts less stress on them)
  3. Now move your fish to the tub.
  4. Finally, drain the rest of the water out.