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Not seen one of my favorite Koi around lately. Got a large pond and its pretty murky right now so he may be in there but, I usually see them all at least once a day. Not seen any signs of predators but, not ruling it out. If a fish dies do they sink or float? I'm thinking that they sink at first and then as they decompose they float. Is this correct?
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Posted 22 June 2009 - 07:22 PM
Depends how they die. If they have a full swim bladder when they die they will float. If not, they will sink.
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Posted 24 June 2009 - 12:25 AM
If they don't float right away, they will in time due to the gas that is generated in decomposition. Just like humans.
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Posted 26 June 2009 - 03:39 PM
Thats what I was thinking, would gas eventually and then float. I did end up seeing him the other day and he's doing fine, but good to know for future reference. I do a count almost every day and find that he doesnt show his face very often now. Must of found a good hiding spot.
