Salt in winter

[Eddie h]

Hey guys quick question. I have around 3000 gallons in a koi pond that was installed before I bought house. I run all winter and I'm in new York. I noticed some guys of what looks like string algae . Called my local pond place and they suggested I add salt which I have never done. Should I do this or ride it out till spring? Any help would be appreciated. Tyia

 

[MitchM]

Hi Eddie,
Do not add salt.
Koi are freshwater fish, salt does them no good unless treating for a parasite or illness. The algae will provide them with food during the winter plus aid in water quality.
Thank you for posting and asking first.

 

[Lisak1]

Thank you for posting and asking first.

I'll second that! So much better than the usual "I did this thing and now disaster and tell me how to fix it please!"

 

[Eddie h]

I always try to research before I do anything lol sometimes too much ... thank you for your input I'll just wait till spring and see what I'm dealing with then try to tackle it then

 

[addy1]

Come on line anytime and ask anything. There are a lot of very smart pond keepers on this forum.

I always try to research before I do anything lol sometimes too much ... thank you for your input I'll just wait till spring and see what I'm dealing with then try to tackle it then

 

[Lisak1]

I'll just wait till spring

Don't just wait - you have all winter to read up on what to do about algae in your pond! (Spoiler alert: Many times the answer is absolutely nothing!)