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

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

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.

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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

Thanks, I really appreciate your help.

Michael Shaffer

RichToyBox wrote:
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.

PH, Temperature differentials, handling methods (Be Gentle you don't
want to scrape off any more fish slime than necessary can lead to skin
infections on the fish), water hardness, salinity (Be surprising how
much salt can be in tap water in coastal areas), chlorine, let the
water age a bit before introducing new fish in the case of refilled or
new ponds..





On Sat, 12 Jul 2003 23:38:58 GMT, Michael Shaffer
wrote:

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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82° 58' 37'' W
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Thanks.
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"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

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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