In This Chapter
External forces: It’s all in the
water (values and temps)
Physical symptoms: From chin to
fin
Finny behaviors: Swimming and
socializ...
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Showing posts with label Koi Fish. Show all posts
Ten Things to Do When the Power Goes Out
In This Chapter
Minimize the numbers: That’s what
friends are for
Maintain water values: Cut the
feedings and test the water
Provide short-term solutions:
Ammonia and nitrites down, oxygen up
Solve the pump and filter
problem: Alternative energy sour...
Koi Shows: Your All-Access Pass to Koi Kichi-dom
In This Chapter
Shows: More than just a blue
ribbon
Variety is the spice: Locating
the shows
Ready, set, go: Entering a
competition
Just for the fun of it: No koi,
no pressure
Stepping into the organizer’s
role: Your own koi s...
The Small Fry: Bringing Up Baby Koi
In This Chapter
Feeding the little buggers
Culling: Population control
Recognizing the best: Quality
cont...
Breeding Koi
In This Chapter
Knowing the highs and lows of
breeding koi
Expecting the unexpected in
breeding
Preparing the koi and their
breeding site
Making baby koi — thousands of
them
Staging the hatching grounds
Natural breeding: Baby koi made
sim...
Spotting and Treating Common Koi Ailments
In This Chapter
Playing (koi) doctor
Getting a handle on koi exams
Caring for the mild trauma cases
Recognizing and controlling
parasites
Caring for bacterial infections
Addressing fungal infections
Knowing all you can about viral
infections
Setting up the hospital tank
Grasping the finer points of koi
first-...
Diffusing Koi Stress
In This Chapter
Understanding the basics of
stress
Recognizing stress in fish
Identifying the causes and
lowering your koi’s stress (but not necessarily you...
Koi Nutrition 101
In This Chapter
Balancing the diet
The ABCs of commercial foods
Adding a taste of fresh foods
Just say No to the bad
foods
Knowing when to supplement
Adjusting food for the seasons
Ringing the dinner bell: Feeding
schedules and amou...
Keeping Koi Inside
In This Chapter
Checking out the humidity
Creating the plan, equipping the
site
Following your plan
The balancing act: Water quality
Preparing your koi for their
first indoor swim
Solving the mysteries: Pond
problems and soluti...
Maintaining Your Pond
In This Chapter
Managing the equipment
Striking a chemical balance
Changing the water: Quick fixes
Adjusting for temperature changes
Protecting your koi
Manning (or womanning) the pond
all year ro...
Building Your Pond
In This Chapter
Selecting the best construction
method for you
Changing swimmers: When a pool
becomes a pond
Minding the material
Constructing a pond with a liner
Opting for a concrete wall with a
liner
Adding other essentials along
with some bells and whistles
Aging the p...
Making It Pretty: Landscaping the Pond
In This Chapter
Planting in the pond despite
those misbehavin’ koi
Surrounding your pond with
complementary landscape
Focusing at night: Pond lighting
Adding those extra touches
Considering your broader options:
Patios and de...
Planning Your Koi Pond
In This Chapter
Thinking through pond problems
and options upfront
Choosing your pool materials and
shape
Settling on the perfect location
for your pond
Filtering out your choi...
Preparing for Your Koi’s Homecoming
In This Chapter
Location, location, location:
Your koi’s new home
Safety first: Quarantine those
newbies
Stock up: Readying the nest
Point A to point B: Transporting
koi from near or far
The first month: Handling your
koi with c...
A Koi Buyer’s Guide
In This Chapter
Finding the right source for your
koi
Becoming a discerning koi shopper
Arranging for shipped ...
Making Sure Koi Are Right for You
In This Chapter
Measuring your koi space
Calculating your time commitment
Figuring the costs
Pricing out pond construction
Weathering the eleme...
Knowing Your Koi
In This Chapter
Checking the lineage of koi
Eyeing the beauty marks
Getting a grip on the varieties
Knowing what’s hot (and what’s
not)
Going for the gold: Tate...
Going “Koi Kichi” — Crazy for Koi
In This Chapter
Discovering koi: More than just a
pretty fish
Seeking your own level of koi
enjoyment
Grasping the basics of a koi pond
Sneaking a peak at the routine
Taking care: A positive approach
to your koi’s health
Rallying with a club: All for
one, one for all
Introducing activities to grow a
koi obsess...
