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zoeluvkoi
03-06-2012, 01:20 PM
Hi all koi fans,

Ive finally got my 5000 gallon pond running, all bio activator added one bag of pond salt it has a large veg filter and velda pump and filter system on, wondering how long to wait to add fish any advise please ????:)

Georgy
03-06-2012, 02:36 PM
I'd start adding straight away. Just go easy on stocking, dependant on size add 3 or 4 fish. Then monitor levels then slowly add to more.
Be aware, as ammonia peaks and starts to fall, the nitrite levels will spike. So wait until ammonia and nitrite has fallen.

zoeluvkoi
03-06-2012, 02:52 PM
Hi so far i only have 20 baby koi 2-3" long and a 7" ogon koi to put in my large pond out of my goldfish pond, thanks for reply :)

Georgy
03-06-2012, 03:04 PM
At that size, in 5000gall 20 babies will be fine. just monitor those levels!

Gazfish
03-06-2012, 03:06 PM
Hi

You can add the fish once you know the system is running correctly and just make sure you test regularly to make sure the toxins are not getting out of hand but you will see some spikes while the system settles down.

Why did you add the salt as its not needed in a pond and how much did you add ?