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Old March 12th 05, 12:21 PM
Phyllis and Jim Hurley
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Time will solve the problem. The koi mill stay down forever. The frog must
come up for air. The koi will not wait to be used for a ride again.

Jim


"Cheryl" wrote in message
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Hi

Just been out to feed the fish and noticed that my large koi has a frog
attached to his head!
I have tried to get it off the fish but seems to be clinging on for dear
life.
The poor fish seems to be trying to flick him off and seems uncomfortable

as
the frog seems to be clinging on my the fish's eyes (ouch)!

Has anyone else had a similar problem and know whats is the best

solution.
ie leave it alone or keep trying to get it off

Many thanks


Cheryl




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Old March 12th 05, 05:47 PM
kathy
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Oh, my goodness!!

Frogs have drowned their lady friends by such
behaviour.
You were able to catch the fish? I wonder if you
could hold it underwater and force the frog off to
get a breath of air.

Not sure what would cause the fish more stress
though, poor thing.

Hopefully someone will chime in with some
exerience.

If you do get the frog off I'd transport him away
from your pond to a natural waterway as he seems
to be a tad bit confused. Maybe he'll try it next with
a bass and end up as lunch instead!

kathy

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Old March 12th 05, 07:23 PM
~ jan JJsPond.us
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"Cheryl" wrote:
Just been out to feed the fish and noticed that my large koi has a frog
attached to his head!


Frogs have also drowned fish, by holding their gill plates closed. I guess
that would be suffocate, not drown. Good luck getting him off and out of
there. Let's us know what happens. ~ jan

~Power to the Porg, Flow On!~
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Old March 12th 05, 07:29 PM
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Yes, please let us know what happens!

kathy

 




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