| Well, I believe in "aeromonas alley" in one sense, but not in another. I believe it is accurate that bacteria become active sooner than the full immune system of a koi kept in cold winter conditions. I do not accept the notion that this is the direct cause of Spring ailments. Rather, it is the stressing of the koi for a long period by exposure to cold, poor water conditions, poor pond maintenance during frigid periods, etc. The bacteria are there year-round. Cuts and abrasions can become infected year-round if the koi is kept in poor conditions... even in the warm months of the year. One has to look at the total picture, not a single interesting aspect. I kinda wonder if 'aeromonas alley' would have struck such a chord with pondkeepers if the alliteration was absent? |