Parasites! little killers!!

[Robert Cappiello]

Hello all, I recently bought a home with a large pond in the yard in the area of 2500 gallons. With no pond experience and notes from previous owner on how to care of the pond I turned to the Internet and the local pond store for help....I had a test kit and my water levels were perfect. Suddenly 2 large koi stopped feeding and within 1 week died. I called twin pond farms here in Howell Nj and within seconds Gary new I had a parasite issue. It turns out all the signs were there but me being a Newbie I did not notice. If you find your koi hanging under the waterfall , flashing or scratching against the rocks and occasionally jumping out of the water treat for parasites immediately. I am currently treating for parasites so please wish me luck...

 

[bettasngoldfish]

Welcome to the group Robert

Sorry you are having trouble with the pond, I hope you get it under control quickly.

 

[Mmathis]

Hello and welcome!

What kind of parasites?

 

[Robert Cappiello]

Welcome to the group Robert

Sorry you are having trouble with the pond, I hope you get it under control quickly.

Thank you...

 

[Robert Cappiello]

TE="Mmathis, post: 283478, member: 3238"]Hello and welcome! Thank you

What kind of parasites?[/QUOTE]
Possibly Costia but really unsure. ..

 

[Tula]

Welcome I'm sorry you lost two fish, but sounds like you're learning and have a good pond resource near you.

 

[Dave 54]

Welcome from a damp and dismal Plymouth UK Robert , what was it they said was wrog with your fish did they have flukes or something like that ?

Dave

 

[Robert Cappiello]

Welcome I'm sorry you lost two fish, but sounds like you're learning and have a good pond resource near you.

Thank you, Guys from twin pond farms have been
very helpful.

 

[Robert Cappiello]

Welcome from a damp and dismal Plymouth UK Robert , what was it they said was wrog with your fish did they have flukes or something like that ?

Dave

Thank you Dave, Not sure exactly what parasite I am dealing with but the treatment is going to kill all type of parasites so hopefully at the end mate all fish will be healthy again...btw It is 91 and sunny here at the Jersey shore....