small koi

welsh_koi · 05-04-2011, 04:53 PM

hello all,
I have a small koi which is a new addition to the pond but i had for 3 weeks in a q tank.

after being in the pond for a week its decided that it likes to be just below the surface, its not gasping for air and there is no sign of anything wrong with him, as he swims normally and is still eating fine.

water tests are:-

Nitrite-0
nitrate- between 0 -10
GH- between 3 - 6
KH- 3
PH- 6.8

i cant see anything wrong with the tests and there is plenty of air going in and surface agitation.

can anyone think of something else i have missed.

thanks

Ash

markf1fan · 05-04-2011, 04:58 PM

Hi Ash

To me it all looks very good, could it be just that its waiting for more food to go in the QT. i would just keep an eye on it and see how it goes. mark

welsh_koi · 05-04-2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by markf1fan

Hi Ash

To me it all looks very good, could it be just that its waiting for more food to go in the QT. i would just keep an eye on it and see how it goes. mark

its in the pond now(1week) as i did have it in the tank for 3 weeks non heated to get it used to the welsh spring (lol), i am thinking of putting it back in the tank for another week or 2 just to keep an eye on him/her.

markf1fan · 05-04-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by welsh_koi

its in the pond now(1week) as i did have it in the tank for 3 weeks non heated to get it used to the welsh spring (lol), i am thinking of putting it back in the tank for another week or 2 just to keep an eye on him/her.

to be honest i would not keep moving him about. can you do a scrape and see if he has any thing on him at all.

welsh_koi · 05-04-2011, 05:51 PM

i cant as i dont have the equipment but i will be getting a scope as soon as i get some cash lol. i have seen one that you can link to a pc. and i would only move him as a last resort so not to stress him out to much.
thanks for your help Mark

Ash

markf1fan · 05-04-2011, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by welsh_koi

i cant as i dont have the equipment but i will be getting a scope as soon as i get some cash lol. i have seen one that you can link to a pc. and i would only move him as a last resort so not to stress him out to much.
thanks for your help Mark

Ash

i brought a very cheap one off ebay for about £22 i think. im not sure how good the pc ones are. the one i got is ok and shows you all that your need to see to be honest.

welsh_koi · 05-04-2011, 06:17 PM

yeh i want one to pc as i cant look through the lense as my eyes cant focus when doing so, so i thought a pc connected one will let me see
Ash

markf1fan · 05-04-2011, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by welsh_koi

yeh i want one to pc as i cant look through the lense as my eyes cant focus when doing so, so i thought a pc connected one will let me see
Ash

ok cool, let me know you get on with one when you get it.

welsh_koi · 05-04-2011, 06:27 PM

i will indeed and post some pic's if you can from one

Shevyrabbit · 05-04-2011, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by welsh_koi

hello all,
I have a small koi which is a new addition to the pond but i had for 3 weeks in a q tank.

after being in the pond for a week its decided that it likes to be just below the surface, its not gasping for air and there is no sign of anything wrong with him, as he swims normally and is still eating fine.

water tests are:-

Nitrite-0
nitrate- between 0 -10
GH- between 3 - 6
KH- 3
PH- 6.8

i cant see anything wrong with the tests and there is plenty of air going in and surface agitation.

can anyone think of something else i have missed.

thanks

Ash

I would not put it in the pond until he got bigger I have about 30 in my Qt tank 15 of them were 2" when they went in and now are about 4" but I won't put them in the pond until there a least 6" and have put a bit of meat on
but it's up to you at the end of the day