| Koi like people are different and respond to different amounts of medication. ( my wife's problems were heightened by an OD of the anestetic to which she is super sensitive) Plus you don't know prior to your acquiring any one koi what they were exposed to prior.
Back twenty years before this board, people called me " Dr Dick" because I was Giving shots and working with early koi medication because we had no one else to turn to. No Vets that knew fish, no KHA advisors etc. One thing i learned was that I put all my emphasis these days into prevention rather than cure. that kind of mentality works for people and pets!
vary their diet, know the food % in relationship to water temp, don't overcrowd,
use a q tank. Know how and when to use simple meds as Salt (not constantly!)
when something doesn't look right with the pond or an individual fast action
( and correct action ) can stop problems before they get out of hand. Some people have a gift for this ability. NOT ALL DO. If your one that struggles to handle koi or deal with medical emergencies then have someone you can call immediately.
remember stress can precipitate lots of problems so learn water quality and correct netting handling of koi. You'll be furthur ahead. |