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    Multiple issues please help

    Hello everyone - So I think I buggered up the pond in the May. I decided to buy a pond hoover & also do a clean out of the bottom. This pushed a lot of muck into the water & all the fish became ill acting very lethargic & clamping their fins. I did a few water changes & a few of the goldfish appeared to develop marks on their side. I treated the pond with anti-fungal & also flukes medication as they had parasites a number of years ago & acted similarly.

    After a week or so the koi started acting more normal & eventually the goldfish got back some sprite. However one goldfish which is eggbound became particularly unwell. It would lay on its side & not move & thought it was done for. It has since got back some energy feeding but it still spends most of its time on its side.

    I had gone away for the whole of July & came back a few days ago. There are more problems now. The goldfish are acting normal bar the egg bound one which is still unwell. However they have marks & it looks like mud is sticking to one..

    The main issue though is now the largest Koi spends 90% of its time at the surface with its back & dorsal fin out of the water. It will swim & feed but i notice it finds it difficult to stay below the surface. Eventually it ends up floating to the top which makes me think a swim bladder issue. Is there anything I can do for it?

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    Here are the pond specs:

    Water:

    PH- 8
    NH3- 0.0 / 0.2
    NO2- 0
    NO3- 0 / 2.5
    KH- 13
    GH- 16

    *With the water I think there could be a trace of ammonia & NO3 although find it hard to tell from the colour kit

    Pond Details:

    1000 Gallon
    Jebao Pond Filter Pump TMP 10000
    Filter box with foam & plastic media
    Established pond about 25 years old. No new fish in years
    Tap water is hard

    15 Fish ranging from small goldfish to a couple larger koi


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    Last edited by LukeKoi; 06-08-2020 at 01:58 PM.

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    Senior Member Rank = Adult Champion Gazkoi's Avatar
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    Hi Luke,

    Have you scraped the koi mate?

    Where are you based?

    Cheers

    Gaz
    Hobby and business gone but when you’re hooked you’re hooked.

    Always happy to help!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gazkoi View Post
    Hi Luke,

    Have you scraped the koi mate?

    Where are you based?

    Cheers

    Gaz
    No I haven't.

    I'm in Surrey. Know anyone that can help?

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    Hi mate,

    Im pretty sure there are a number of members in your area pal. hopefully they will see the post and will offer some assistance.

    Sound like the next step for you given your water parameters is to explore parasites.

    Cheers

    Gaz

    Quote Originally Posted by LukeKoi View Post
    No I haven't.

    I'm in Surrey. Know anyone that can help?
    Hobby and business gone but when you’re hooked you’re hooked.

    Always happy to help!!

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