Baby Kois - When will I start seeing colours?
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Koi Babies Low Temp - Shut off filter...Do or Do Not?
Comments (9)Mike, "BINGO", it's all about the money. I'll do some research in reference to more energy-efficient pumps. Our spare pump is about shot anyway and should be replaced. So, that solution should be doable. Good idea! Nancy, I didn't know the UV lights didn't last long. Our filter is above ground but is almost completely surrounded with thick landscape stones with a cover. It's also located under our breezeway that connects the house to the garage. Don't think it will ever freeze but it's good to know that we should keep an eye on it. Lsst, in the past, without fail, I've always thoroughly cleaned the pond in early spring and in the fall. In addition, I'm usually on leaf patrol all year because we have huge trees. Some that shed in spring and some that shed in the fall, so, there are always leaves to contend with here. This September my mom was ill and I spent 4 months in middle Georgia. Honestly, when I returned home and saw the pond, I was surprised ANY of the fish were still alive. The boss is excellent at building things and the technical stuff; however, if the water is clear, the boss thinks the pond is clean & healthy for the fish. I've been playing catchup ever since my return. Hardin, if I had that cold and snow to deal with all winter, I'd be a nervous wreck. I did live in NJ for 3 years in the 80's and every winter there...I WAS A NERVOUS WRECK! Thanks again, everyone. I'm always learning around here. Bon...See MoreHelp! Today I got 4 baby Koi & skinny frog & fat tadpole
Comments (4)If you can put up some pics to see your water fall that would be good. I have two tadpoles and they will blend in very well with the liner/plastic. If you have pots and rocks etc in your pond they always hide under them. If your fish and frogs are hanging out around the surface alot, they either are sick (somthin in the water) or not enough oxygen which is what it sounds like in your situation. I feed my fish every day and just put like 20 pellets in every day. You have to keep the pump running 24/7 in order to keep the water clean (you need a filter if you dont already have one) and to keep the oxygen moving through the water. Also you need to keep your waterfall running to keep the mousquitoes from laying eggs because they prefer still water. hope that helps...See Morenew baby koi. (need help new at this)
Comments (10)Yes I agree with sleepless. I have a koi pond with approximately 10 large koi fish. I also have small mosquito fish swimming alongside them. Chances are, a few baby koi will survive, because koi fish do not intend on eating other fish do to their peaceful nature, BUT koi fish will mistake smaller fish as food! When I feed my koi, they oftentimes swallow mosquito fish on accident. If you have a spare tank and a proper filter, you could scoop some pond water into the tank and get it running. To get the babies out safely, I would either patiently try to scoop as many tiny fish I can with a net OR partially drain the pond to the extent where the babies are visible and easy to catch and the parental koi are not stressed about the condition. If you choose to leave the babies in the pond, their only MAIN danger would be being snacked on by their parents, but they will not starve, so feeding is not necessary. Either way, u will loose some babies, but it would be a good experience for everyone. To answer the second question, MOST likely, you will get orange and white colored fish. But if they are sun burnt or are suffering from stress or malnutrition or any other environmental factor, they may slightly change their color tone. Another possibility is that your parental koi fish is carrying a recessive trait (color in your case), and happens to pass it directly to their offspring. In that case, you may get yellow or black koi. I think this will be interesting and I, personally would like to know if they really are koi fish babies or not. Please update your findings when you get the chance to. :) Cat...See MorePossible baby koi
Comments (1)Koi are usually colored when they hatch as opposed to goldfish who aren't except for shubunkins which are also colored....See MoreChristopher (Dallas Garden) Miller
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