gaz 69

Hi all ive had my cover on now for a few weeks now. I usually take it off during day as im heated at 16-18 yes its like a turkish bath out there ha ha but the fish are really skittish even when i feed them they wait till ive gone and even when ive gone i watch from bedroom window they come up then fly off but before they would feed from my hand. any thoughts?

miles41

Could just be the time of year? Or probably, because they're now covered up for much of the time, when you remove the cover for feeding, they become 'nervous' as they're not used to seeing as much of as they would in the summer - just my thoughts anyway

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gaz 69

Thanks Miles thats what i was thinking but it freaks you and you start worrying about the fish one minute there eating out of your hand next they wont eat till you have gone

go54nke

As Mile's says, your more than likely spooking them with the covers, rather than removing them could you not just lift them up and prop them, it may help.

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gaz 69

Hi Al the cover is that blue swimming pool cover so its just laid on top of the water even when i just fold it back its the same. cheers

Davej

Hi Gaz

I’d be thinking that the fish maybe don’t like the cover floating on the water surface. They go up and bang their heads and every time the wind blows there are unnatural shadows and vibrations when the cover moves…. I’m not a fish so can’t say for sure but just my thoughts..

They may well get used to it.

Dave

terrydog

hi
im covered and heated and my koi are the same as yours

gaz 69

Hi Dave How are you? yes at first i made a frame and rested it on the top edging round top of pond it used to flap about then but was told its best on the water and even when its windy it does not move at all. but banging there heads i can go with that Dave thanks

gaz 69

Hi Terry its weird isnt it