Rough Transition

[Kaniff]

Just got back from buying some large koi off a guy and the transition was less than smooth to say the least... Took about two hours to catch them, they got caught up in nets, banged off rocks, dropped on the ground ect then had to endure an hour long ride before they finally made it back to my pond....They seem to be ok but just wondering if there is any preventative measures I should take to maybe relax them or boost their immune system in case they received any cuts or abrasions?.....Melafix perhaps?

 

[Meyer Jordan]

Time. A considerable amount taking into account the trauma that these fish have been subjected to. Any treatment applied at this point may only stress them more.

 

[sissy]

I use food to get mine and then use window screening made like a hammock to scoop them up .It is much easier .I put the screening in the pond and throw food in it and they swim in and up they come .Use a hand on each side and pull up .I used it to catch them this last rebuild time

 

[Faebinder]

Yeah big koi can be a major pain to catch. I watch videos of how they transport them and boy is it a delicate thing. My only koi is just 14" now and I dread moving him when I sell the house in the future.