ANCHOR WORM KOI DISEASES

ANCHOR WORM KOI DISEASES -- Anchor worms are tiny threadlike crustaceans that bury themselves under the scales of Koi, which then become parasitic. Anchor worms can greatly reduce the Koi's strength and increase the change of a secondary infection. They can be seen with the naked eye however may be overlooked as an Anchor worm. The use of a magnifying glass will help confirm that Anchor worms are present.

Argulus Koi Parasite

Argulus (Fish Lice)  parasites for koi fish can be commonly introduced into koi ponds by frogs and toads. Argulus (aka Fish Lice) are more developed than most of the other parasites. You can see them quite well without using a microscope. They move around and itch the fish and cause complications that can kill koi and goldfish.

Koi Diseases

KOI DISEASES -- Such as human Koi can also get can get sick. The best way to keep a Koi beautiful and healthy is good water quality. Koi diseases easy attack in the dirty water. Good water quality can be obtained by having a good filter system. As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is equal to a pound of cure. The most common Koi diseases and ailments that can harm a Koi. Koi keepers must be carefull and check Koi health every time. If koi have certain disease usually shows signs of a habbit. Koi keepers must quarantine sick koi from pond and cure them.

KOI TREATMENT WITH SALT

Koi Treatment needed when koi sick or moved from other pond. You can treat koi fish in the quarantine pond, fiber tank or big bowl. When you have selected the correct bowl for the job in hand - always put enough water in the bowl so that the Koi can move freely in the normal upright manner , then you will need to add some anesthetic - just enough to gently put the Koi to sleep whilst you go to work on the infected, or damaged, area. It is always hard to advise people on how much anesthetic to use ... it depends on many things ... mainly how big the fish to be treated is ... the temperature of the water and how much water is in the bowl ... and how healthy the fish is .... but it is important that you do not put too much anesthetic in the bowl and the fish is almost unconscious as soon as it hits the water ..