Help training shy Koi

About 6 weeks ago I restocked the pond with some young Koi (~2" mixed
colour mostly but two 4" ghosts as well).

I appreciate that fish usally take a while to become acclimatised to a
new home but they have been constantly hiding, mostly grouped together
underneatha patch where the liner overhangs. They ignore all food
(there is plenty of crap on the bottom for them to eat a this time of
year though). By this point, late spring, I'd have expected them to
start coming out of their shells a bit and maybe taking the odd food
stick.

Does anyone have any advice as to how I could help calm them down a
bit (they are in no danger from predators, its a steep walled central
London pond so no Herons/Kingfishers etc.). Water lilies are just
starting to open and I imagine these will help.

I'm not worried aobut their health, they seem well and active when
spooked.

Cheers,
Ed

"Edward Haworth" wrote in message
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About 6 weeks ago I restocked the pond with some young Koi (~2" mixed
colour mostly but two 4" ghosts as well).

I appreciate that fish usally take a while to become acclimatised to a
new home but they have been constantly hiding, mostly grouped together
underneatha patch where the liner overhangs. They ignore all food
(there is plenty of crap on the bottom for them to eat a this time of
year though). By this point, late spring, I'd have expected them to
start coming out of their shells a bit and maybe taking the odd food
stick.

Does anyone have any advice as to how I could help calm them down a
bit (they are in no danger from predators, its a steep walled central
London pond so no Herons/Kingfishers etc.). Water lilies are just
starting to open and I imagine these will help.

I'm not worried aobut their health, they seem well and active when
spooked.

Patience young padawon. Sit by the pond, and let them see you. It helps to
drink a beer or two whilst you do this.

BV.

Especially Guinness Stout!

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"BenignVanilla" wrote in message
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"Edward Haworth" wrote in message
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About 6 weeks ago I restocked the pond with some young Koi (~2" mixed
colour mostly but two 4" ghosts as well).

I appreciate that fish usally take a while to become acclimatised to a
new home but they have been constantly hiding, mostly grouped together
underneatha patch where the liner overhangs. They ignore all food
(there is plenty of crap on the bottom for them to eat a this time of
year though). By this point, late spring, I'd have expected them to
start coming out of their shells a bit and maybe taking the odd food
stick.

Does anyone have any advice as to how I could help calm them down a
bit (they are in no danger from predators, its a steep walled central
London pond so no Herons/Kingfishers etc.). Water lilies are just
starting to open and I imagine these will help.

I'm not worried aobut their health, they seem well and active when
spooked.

Patience young padawon. Sit by the pond, and let them see you. It helps to
drink a beer or two whilst you do this.

BV.

"Just Me "Koi"" wrote in message
.. .
Especially Guinness Stout!

LOL...Alcoholic Koi Keepers.
FWIW, Guinness is especially good for vegetarians and ladies on their period
as it contains a high count of iron!
--
**So long, and thanks for all the fish!**

Oh good, drunken, vegan, women on their period.

Joe

On 4/29/04 4:33 AM, "Happy'Cam'per" wrote:

FWIW, Guinness is especially good for vegetarians and ladies on their period
as it contains a high count of iron!



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"joe" wrote in message
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Oh good, drunken, vegan, women on their period.

SOMLOL.

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"joe" wrote in message
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Oh good, drunken, vegan, women on their period.

SOMLOL.

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www.iheartmypond.com

Oh good, drunken, vegan, women on their period.

Joe

On 4/29/04 4:33 AM, "Happy'Cam'per" wrote:

FWIW, Guinness is especially good for vegetarians and ladies on their period
as it contains a high count of iron!



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So since I am a meat eating man where does that live me in my relationship
with Guinness?

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"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

"Happy'Cam'per" wrote in message
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"Just Me "Koi"" wrote in message
.. .
Especially Guinness Stout!

LOL...Alcoholic Koi Keepers.
FWIW, Guinness is especially good for vegetarians and ladies on their
period
as it contains a high count of iron!
--
**So long, and thanks for all the fish!**

"Just Me "Koi"" wrote in message
...
So since I am a meat eating man where does that live me in my relationship
with Guinness?
snip

A perfect basis for us to get together if you are ever in the Baltimore
area.

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BV.
www.iheartmypond.com