Things to be aware of when transplanting Koi?

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"RichToyBox" wrote in message
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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
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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