Hi Desire'
Kois are famous for their digging antics-I wouldn't let that behaviour
worry you. They're always foraging for food & digging is part of this. That
is why it is very difficult to get any plants to grow in Koi ponds except
for sturdy water lilies & other plants that have huge roots-even then it is
no guarantee. Just last week I had to re-sink a large lily that had been
dug up by the occupants & then left to float around the pond-usually once
they have dug something up & find out what is underneath they are not
interested anymore!
Can you elaborate on the odd swimming? Is there anything in their physical
appearance that makes you think something is wrong-spots, lumps, oddly
shaped marks, anything that was not there before or change in colouring
etc? Has this strange behaviour only just started & when you first noticed
it, had you changed anything in you maintenance regime or added or removed
anything from the tank? Even a change in food/feeding times or water
conditioner could be significant so no matter how trivial let us know if
anything has changed. If you could post some pictures then that would be
great.
If there is anything amiss then it is likely that simple salt will take
care of it & if so then that will have little or no effect on your eco
system. Has your tank been running at the same parameters steadily
[nitrate, nitrite, ammonia & pH] or has anything altered?
Finally, you mentioned about putting your fish outdoors soon-can you say
what size temporary pond they are going into? It would also be a good idea
to cover it with some strong mesh or netting to ensure they are safe from
predators.
John
On 21 May 2012 13:46, Desire' A. Heatherly <mustanggirl83@mobiletel.com>wrote:
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> Me again. I wanted to put this in a separate email than from the pond
> liner one.
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> My kois for the last few months have been digging at the gravel in their
> aquarium and sometimes swimming rather oddly. I have not seen any flashing
> though- unless they do that when I don't see it. I was wondering if they
> might possibly have something wrong and the best way to treat them, esp.
> since I don't know for sure if they have something wrong and if so, what it
> is. I will be moving them to a temporary outside pond (to give them more
> swimming room) in the next week or so and wanted to treat them before
> putting them in temp. pond. What would I have to buy to treat them if they
> do have something wrong? This way I can get it ordered and take care of the
> situation.
>
> Also- I am concerned about destroying the good bacteria that has built up
> in my 7 month old system. I don't want to have to worry about nitrite and
> ammonia highs again. I want to be able to transport the good bacteria over
> to the temp. pond - how would I go about doing this since I may have to
> treat the aquarium? I had planned to help fill the pond with the water in
> the aquarium and if it has to be treated, then I wonder what to do in that
> case? Use the aquarium water still or fresh water from the hose
> (conditioned of course)?
>
> Sorry for all the questions. I wish I had more knowledge on fish- I'm
> learning. I never would have thought to check water levels and such had it
> not been for this group telling me that its essential for me to do when I
> had problems with wintering my koi inside last fall. I've come a little
> ways in the last few months and hope to learn a lot more as time/experience
> progresses.
>
> Thanks again for all the info!
> Desire' in Louisiana
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> P.S. I will respond about the pond liner emails when I return home this
> afternoon/evening. Thanks!
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