Environment- "Maintain High Water Quality"
- Water Maintenance
- Mechanical Filter
- Biological Filter
- UV Filter
- Water Changes
- Oxygen Maintenance
- Large Surface Area
- Water Falls or Fountains
- Venturi
- Air Pump
- Pond Maintenace
- Surface Skimmer
- Bottom Drains
- Clean Under Pots & Statuary
- Construct to Avoid Surface Run Off
Pathogens- "Eliminate & Avoid"
- Parasites & Bacteria
- Microscopic identification of parasites
- .3% salt solution (3 pounds per 100 gallons) kills most parasites
- Fluke Tabs, Potassium Permanganate, Dimlin, etc. for others
- UV light helps control bacteria
- Plant Introduction
- Wash new plants thoroughly with formalin
- Know the source
- Fish Introduction
- Don't buy sick fish
- Know the Source
- Quarantine before adding
- Dip in .3% to .6% salt
- Treat with Fluke Tabs, Furazone Green, etc.
- Vaccinate
Host - "Support Fish Health & Immune System"
- AVOID STRESS TO FISH!
- Rapid Temperature Fluctuations
- Spawning
- Rough Surfaces in Pond
- Handling
- Transporting
- Blue Herons, Whooping Cranes, Dogs, & Children in Pond
- Proper Nutrition
- Feed a Quality Koi Food
- No Catfish or Trout Chow
- Now Corn in first 3 ingredients
- Follow Water Temperature Feeding Directions
- Supplement Immune System
- Vaccinate Annually
- Biogenic Performance Enhancer (Aquagen) (found only in Sho Koi "Impact" food)
- Supplement with Vitamin C
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