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Thread: help please
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01-04-2018, 10:50 PM #216000g in ground koi pond
+3000g lily/Anoxic pond attached
29 koi (40 to 65cm)
Bottom drain, Mid water & Skimmer to Drum
JBR boichamber->Blue eco 500 pump ->below surface return.
Blue Eco 240 -> Large MB -> Waterfall -> Planted Anoxic pond (25 baskets)
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02-04-2018, 11:57 AM #22
Sorry to hear your koi didnt make it. Dropsy is often caused by underlying kidney failure, so the chances of it resolving are never good.
Just a point for anyone with a similar situation reading this though- you should never salt to more than 0.9% because that is the concentration of salt in the blood of the fish. Going higher than that can cause dehydration and sodium poisoning in the fish. I would always recommend getting a salt meter when using salt since you have do a lot of water changes so keeping the salt at any given level is near impossible without one.
Personally if I have to salt then I do it to 0.3% initially then gradually increase to 0.6% where I would hold it. If 0.6% doesnt result in recovery then its unlikely that 0.9% would effect a cure. For dropsy I would add an antibacterial such as Chloramine T too as septisaemia is a possible cause.2016 new 6000 gallon pond
https://www.koiforum.uk/pond-construc...ghlight=feline
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02-04-2018, 12:16 PM #23
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02-04-2018, 02:00 PM #242016 new 6000 gallon pond
https://www.koiforum.uk/pond-construc...ghlight=feline
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02-04-2018, 04:46 PM #25
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02-04-2018, 08:21 PM #26
Very interesting Feline! I'm still learning but will certainly use your salt recommendations if needed in the future.
Many thanks, Rob
Running heater at low temp?
Covering the pond with polycarb should be enough to stop water temps dipping below 6C for the most...