This is my first pond. Built a 4000 gal with savio skimmer and waterfall, 2.5 ft deep and a 5500 gph pump. I live in fl so the water doesn't get to cold. I purchased 75 small koi maybe 3in or so. Place them in the pond and they were doing fine. After about a week I started to find several dead in the morning. I had the water tested and the levels are all fine. It strange though because I only find them dead in the morning. The pond is fenced in so its not animals. Not really sure what else it could be. Any ideas or suggestions would be a big help.
Thanks
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Koi keep being found dead
n2extreme1
Mar 02, 2007 08:34 PM
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Military_Ponder
May 12, 2007 09:01 PM
N2, sorry for your troubles. First thing is, can you tell a bit more about your pond setup? Filtration and aeration for starters?
What is your feeding rate?
75 Small Koi is still too many in 4,000 gallons, especially in your location and at only 2.5 feet.
Lastly, any signs of predators?
