Newbie from Hocking Hills, Ohio

[msgsfc1006]

Hi Everyone!

I am a new member and have had my "mud-pond" for two Winters now.

I wish I could have the beautiful clear ponds that allot of you have, but unfortunately, I do not.

I decided to join this forum to chat with the experienced Koi pond owners.

Night temps are currently in the mid to low 20's. I checked my thermometer yesterday and it was around 42.

I can't wait for my Koi to wake up from their Winter nap.

So far, I have only lost one of my Koi. It looked like it had a few ulcerations on it's body. So....I'm going to purchase some medicated food to start them on once the water temp reached 50 degrees or more. Do you have any suggestions as to the type of food I should use?

Thanks!

Cynthia

 

[taherrmann4]

Welcome to the forum glad you joined.

 

[addy1]

Cynthia

The koi keepers will chime in to help you out. Glad you joined

 

[sissy]

Welcome to the forum and hope you get the info you need .We have a lot of mud ponds around here and they always look like chocolate milk after a heavy rain .I guess most get to much wash off

 

[j.w]

Cynthia

 

[Becky]

Hello and welcome to the forums! :wave:

 

[msgsfc1006]

Thanks for your kind welcomes!

I've been reading your posts and decided I should join.

 

[DrCase]

Welcome to the Forum

 

[koiguy1969]

welcome to the group cindy...
i have used MICROBELIFT antibacterial food in the past. havent used any others, so cant comment. on them. there are those who recommend feeding antibacterial food every spring to help give the fish a healthy start for the season. i dont know if i agree with that. i would rather save "meds" for when theyre really needed

 

[msgsfc1006]

Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[sissy]

I just put organic garlic in my spring food

 

[msgsfc1006]

I was told by the owner of "mud pond koi" in Wash. St. that my koi pond will always look like chocolate milk as long as the koi are awake and digging around the pond. The upside.....they are growing extremely fast and are healthy and active. Had an accident yesterday and almost was pulled under the water in my chest waders. Very scary.

 

[addy1]

Had an accident yesterday and almost was pulled under the water in my chest waders. Very scary.

Just remember only fish can breath under water......... Glad you are safe

 

[msgsfc1006]

Trying to pick up skimmer and lost my grip. Fell backwards and both feet were stuck in the mud. Just happy I had a guardian angel.
Thanks Addy1!

 

[Tula]

Oh my gosh, that is scary. Glad you're ok. I live in Cincinnati, Ohio....a fellow Buckeye!