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    Quote Originally Posted by markf1fan View Post
    if this is the case then with the temp on 18 i should have got them all, i have use nt labs EX5 which is a 5 day treatment over 5 days. have only done what it says on the bottle mate. will be doing another scrape come sunday.
    cool good luck let us know how u get on

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    not done a scrape yet but all seems ok so far, will do a scrape at the week as abit busy right now and will let you know how things are. mark

  3. #23
    just wanted to put a quick update on the white spot prob was having, well having done the 5 day course of EX5 all fish are looking good. not done a scrape yet but hope to be doing one tomo if not to busy. fish are all feeding well and QT is on 24c with loads of air going in.
    not lost any more fish after the first one i lost before doing the treatment. fingers cross the scrape will show nothing up.

    mark

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    Hiya Mark.

    Sounds like you might have it sorted. Nothing worse than having a problem and not knowing what's causing it. Of course, until you've done the scrape you can't be sure, but it just shows the value of a microscope.

    Cheers...Freddy.

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    very true freddy and having gone through what i have i would recommend a microscope to every one keeping koi. i kept koi for 5 yrs before on my first koi and never every did a scrape so im glad to have learnt this now.

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    Hi Mark
    Did you not see the white spots on the fish before you did a scrape? Did you just do a scrape to confirm the diagnosis.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fishysteve View Post
    Hi Mark
    Did you not see the white spots on the fish before you did a scrape? Did you just do a scrape to confirm the diagnosis.
    nope, no white spot seen at all on fish. but when under microscope clearly seen. i was very surprised to be honest as thought it was going to be trick or costia. but having done the 5 day treatment all seems ok now but will do another scrape tomo to make sure all is ok.

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    I'm sure you have got it sorted m8 , just a bit odd that there was no visible signs i have known it with very few spots showing but never none,as i'm sure as a tropical fish keeper you will confirm.

  9. #29
    Quote Originally Posted by fishysteve View Post
    I'm sure you have got it sorted m8 , just a bit odd that there was no visible signs i have known it with very few spots showing but never none,as i'm sure as a tropical fish keeper you will confirm.
    yes mate i know what you mean as i keep discus and angel fish myself and know that seeing white spots is the first sign but i really never see any so just goes to show you must watch your koi and then do what is needed.

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    right then just done a scrape on the same fish that i did last week that had white spot on, well today not a thing at all on it. looks like the EX5 has worked great and got rid of it all. looks like the fish are all clean 100% now so im a well happy chappy. but the red marks on the same fish are still red abit so not to sure on whats the best thing to do now. was thinking of maybe giving it a strong salt bath of maybe 3 ounce per gallon and seeing if that helps clearing them. what you think steve. done all water tests and ammonia is on 0.25 nitrite is on 0.25 and ph 8 temp 25c. mark

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    Really nice to see a new person going through the learning curve and coming out on top...goood for the fish and good for the ego.

    One question EX5 is malachite green and formaldehyde I think....should he watch his filters closely or does the 5 day recommended schedule have kittle impact of the filters which are probably on just coping at the moment?

    Pete

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    Well I would not say I'm new to koi keeping as had a 4000 gallon 9 years ago. As for the filter's I have done water tests and nitrite is on 0.25 but have 24/7 water change going so it's not such a prob really. But must say I have learnt on how to use a microscope and will now be buying a better one for sure now.

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    No insult intended about the new guy but life is about continous learning so its still nice to see people learning new things and winning.
    I have found that a microscope with a usb camera makes all the differnce. Spent many years in a lab with a monocular scope, would have loved to have had todays technology, not onlt don't you get a stiff neck but you can share your photos.
    Peter

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    Very much agree with you on the learning all the time. I'm sure going to be buying a microscope with a USB for sure as I bet you can see it even better then with your bare eyes lol. I had learnt back then how to inject fish but would not have a clue now lol.

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    Inject?? you wanting some of that anebolxcs stereo i have then

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    Lol it's not a thing I took lightly when I did it. I saved a £800 fish of a friends back then by doing it. Would need to read up again on it all.

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    Not what i would attempt however as you have done it before i'm sure you'll pick it up again...Probably benefit you anyway if your going to go down the road we discussed

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    Quote Originally Posted by markf1fan View Post
    not the best video for taking a scrape but will give you an idea.

    YouTube - How to take a scrape

    white spot video

    YouTube - koi white spot ?

    costia video

    YouTube - Costia

    trichodina video

    YouTube - Trichodina
    hi m8 just found your link on white spot very helpful m8 thank you

  19. #39
    Hi all I have recently noticed a number of my fish getting what seems to be white lumps on their scales. please take a look at the above photo, as I would like a second opinion on what it might be and the best treatment to cure this, ideally one that can be added to the pond as a whole.
    Many thanks
    Chris

 

 
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