koi

[fish pond Den]

Hello everyone

I bought my first lou fish today that looked in good health but when I put them in the pond they went to a hiding spot in the corner of the pond and they have been there most of the day and not swimming around.

Should this be a concern

 

[Lisak1]

"Lou" fish? Is that a thing or a typo?

But in general no, new fish feel very insecure in a new pond and will frequently make themselves scarce for a few days.

 

[Big Lou]

Did you name a fish after me?

 

[fish pond Den]

Lol typo koi fish

 

[Meyer Jordan]

Animals are keenly aware of their environment and any changes to it. Your Koi has been introduced into a completely alien environment. This triggered the 'flee' response. Once the fish feels relatively safe from harm or predation it will resume normal behavior. Do not feed during this period.

 

[Lisak1]

Did you name a fish after me?

That was my first thought, too @Big Lou !

 

[sissy]

They are scared to death of you ,you big mean person .They see you now as a predator after a few days of seeing you and you feeding them they will come out as they will associate you with food .I hand fed mine from the beginning and they love everyone that put there hands by the pond and come up to say hello .Aggie does get mad though if after all this attention she does not get food .How dare you not feed me is her attitude

 

[fish pond Den]

Thanks everyone I did put some food in there already for them though.

 

[Mmathis]

How many did you get?

 

[Robert Cappiello]

I purchased a butterfly koi and a comet and it was
a month before they started to be comfortable in their new environment. Perfectly normal behavior. .

 

[MitchM]

Big Lou is a great name for a fish.