Things to be aware of when transplanting Koi?

[Michael Shaffer]

I want to move my koi to another pond, what should I do to make sure
they survive ok? One of them died a couple days ago when I moved them so
I want to be sure this time.

Thanks
Mike

[RichToyBox]

Are the two ponds in the same yard? If so, try to get the pH as close as
possible. You can use baking soda to raise low pH. If the temperature is
different, bag the fish and allow to temperature stabilize in the new pond.
If the temperature is within a couple of degrees, just move them as quickly
as possible. If the ponds are at distant locations, requiring a ride in the
car, the pH of the bag water will fall, which is good, making the ammonia
less toxic. Stabilize temperature for 30 minutes, do not open bag until
temperature is stable, and then transfer fish, but not the water. As soon
as the bag is opened, some of the CO2 that is keeping the pH down will gas
off, and the ammonia will become more toxic.
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"Michael Shaffer" > wrote in message
...
> I want to move my koi to another pond, what should I do to make sure
> they survive ok? One of them died a couple days ago when I moved them so
> I want to be sure this time.
>
> Thanks
> Mike
>

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"RichToyBox" > wrote in message
news:qV2Qa.48123$H17.14707@sccrnsc02...
> Are the two ponds in the same yard? If so, try to get the pH as close as
> possible. You can use baking soda to raise low pH. If the temperature is
> different, bag the fish and allow to temperature stabilize in the new
pond.
> If the temperature is within a couple of degrees, just move them as
quickly
> as possible. If the ponds are at distant locations, requiring a ride in
the
> car, the pH of the bag water will fall, which is good, making the ammonia
> less toxic. Stabilize temperature for 30 minutes, do not open bag until
> temperature is stable, and then transfer fish, but not the water. As soon
> as the bag is opened, some of the CO2 that is keeping the pH down will gas
> off, and the ammonia will become more toxic.
> --
> RichToyBox
> http://www.geocities.com/richtoybox/pondintro.html
>
>
> "Michael Shaffer" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I want to move my koi to another pond, what should I do to make sure
> > they survive ok? One of them died a couple days ago when I moved them so
> > I want to be sure this time.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Mike
> >
>
>

[RichToyBox]

Thanks.
--
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http://www.geocities.com/richtoybox/pondintro.html


"Just Me "Koi"" > wrote in message
...
> RTB,
> I for one am glad you are around and that you are willing to share your
> helpful and deep knowledge with us. Thank you so very much! You are
> treasured.
>
> --
> _______________________________________
> "The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is
> like an eggs-and-ham breakfast:
> The chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'."
>
> http://community.webshots.com/user/godwino
>
> "RichToyBox" > wrote in message
> news:qV2Qa.48123$H17.14707@sccrnsc02...
> > Are the two ponds in the same yard? If so, try to get the pH as close
as
> > possible. You can use baking soda to raise low pH. If the temperature
is
> > different, bag the fish and allow to temperature stabilize in the new
> pond.
> > If the temperature is within a couple of degrees, just move them as
> quickly
> > as possible. If the ponds are at distant locations, requiring a ride in
> the
> > car, the pH of the bag water will fall, which is good, making the
ammonia
> > less toxic. Stabilize temperature for 30 minutes, do not open bag until
> > temperature is stable, and then transfer fish, but not the water. As
soon
> > as the bag is opened, some of the CO2 that is keeping the pH down will
gas
> > off, and the ammonia will become more toxic.
> > --
> > RichToyBox
> > http://www.geocities.com/richtoybox/pondintro.html
> >
> >
> > "Michael Shaffer" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > I want to move my koi to another pond, what should I do to make sure
> > > they survive ok? One of them died a couple days ago when I moved them
so
> > > I want to be sure this time.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Mike
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

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I was really wondering about that cause I heard California has pretty high salt
levels in the water. Is this a coastal thing wherever tap water is taken from
aquifers (as opposed to NY which brings water from fresh water reservoirs).
Anybody have any links that show the salinity of tap water in various coastal vs
inland cities? thanks. Ingrid

Dave Fouchey > wrote:
(Be surprising how much salt can be in tap water in coastal areas)


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>On Tue, 15 Jul 2003 15:45:46 GMT, wrote:

>I was really wondering about that cause I heard California has pretty high salt
>levels in the water. Is this a coastal thing wherever tap water is taken from
>aquifers (as opposed to NY which brings water from fresh water reservoirs).
>Anybody have any links that show the salinity of tap water in various coastal vs
>inland cities? thanks. Ingrid

Rod Farlee was always able to come up with links in this regard. Seem some
areas in S.Calif were the worst, but under 0.05% if I remember right. ~ jan

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