Hey, I'm Scott from Central Florida, my pond is 375 gal. with 7 small koi, yeah its small , but we will work with it. Just had a koi that got a side sore, our goto pet shop hooked us up with salt and melafix, now have to treat for 7 days. I feel better knowing my pet shop guys, who have ponds are pretty confident on curing the problem, its 79 degrees here today.
Excellent video as always Eric! Just got into the koi "world" this past year, and I just wanted to say you have been a huge help with that process and excitement. I have watched nearly every video of yours here on RUclips, read your blog articles, and have purchased several items from your online store, all to help grow my knowledge and understanding of love these beautiful/amazing fish that I get to enjoy and share with my family and children....So THANK YOU! That being said, as a newbie, and back to the video topic, I have no clue who my nearby koi health adviser would be in the Harrisburg, PA area...do have anyone you know personally, or any good places online to find a contact besides a random google search? Also, how often should you check your koi for health issues if they aren't showing any behavioral signs of stress?
+gogetta31 There is a pond Guy by the name of Steve Stone in Branford, CT that has 27 years experience with fish and specializes in Koi and Goldies. The name of his company is Comets to Koi. Give him a call and tell him The Pond Digger told you to call him!
Awesome!! 65k plus subscribers. 😃👍🏼 Congrats Bro! Eric I'm still working on this sick fish. I got it by its self in a clear 10 gallon Rubbermaid tote with a small air stone pump in it. I'm afraid some of my other fish have gotten parasites as well. A few of them are rubbing on rocks and floating on their sides. 😏 I'm kinda like your wife. I don't like seeing animals/pets die. I wonder if I could get in touch with the people here in Georgia you were talking about.?. Btw..Thank you so much for your helpful info this morning.
We are thinking about salting the tank. If anyone knows how much salt to add let me know please! We are trying to add enough salt to help with the osmoregulatory stress, allowing the fish to spend more energy healing
My koi are flashing against the rocks sometimes they jump out of the water I have checked the water quality and everything looks to be in check I've tried ich x , water changes , salt , aquascape protect , and pimafix all the fix are eating and socializing, swimming and seem ok except for the flashing I dont know what else to do the pond is 1000 gallons with 15 fish
since you asked..yes I have had to treat Koi ulcers, and parasites in pond...my contractor (so he calls himself, not my choice of words now)...didn't know how to help me, even thou he sells fish and houses fish....but...I MET A MAN WHO IS MY FISH GURU...he has 20 years in the business and he really helped me..I sent pictures...he sent me to a great medicine guru to buy my medicine even thou he himself distributes..he sent me to his source to save me money..and..time....MY FISH PULLED THRU..and I would tell anyone..he gives great advice on Koi illnesses.and he is experienced...his name is Mark Lawson...you can find him at Koi Depot San Diego on FB....He's just a great consult on many levels....You asked so there you have it...I owe him such thanks...and you for asking who our guru is...I've been able to pay it forward by shouting out about Mark...he's very dedicated to Koi Health. ty
+Christine McCoy Mark is very experienced with koi health and disease and willing to share his knowledge. He is very knowledgeable with decades of hands on in the trench experience that can't be matched by reading a book. Thank you for sharing.
ThePondDigger Hi mate how's tricks, wondering if you could help, I've asked rainbow koi here in the UK and they said salt dip, I'm going through sores on a couple of my koi which I do every year at this time of the year I've done scrapes water tests nothing found, rainbow are saying it's because of the sudden drop in water temperature?? What else could I use for healing, I've tried most of the sealants and antibacterial stuff you can buy and my salt level in my Pond is 0.2 please please can you help this problem is every year
Most excellent book. I have it as well and it’s pretty much the Bible for koi health. Fun fact, dr. Johnson was a mentor for my mentor. I’m very privileged to have such wisdom to learn from.
So far my best source of local koi health advice in the SF Bay Area is Hank over at Connie's Pond and Garden in Castro Valley, California. I haven't had any sick fish yet in my herd, but will most likely connect with Hank in the future to find the best source of koi vet care up here in Nor Cal.
Greeting from South Texas Eric. I am by no means experienced in treating koi. however, out of necessity I have had to treat my koi for ulcers, parasites, and the like. Your helpful wife is a great resource of practical advice. --Please say hello to Leslie.-- Of course, I've also consulted Dr. Johnson's (The KoiVet) websites, book, and youtube channel. Unfortunately, we do NOT have a local vet for Koi. The closest such vet is about 250+ miles away. Thanks for the great videos!
I would wonder what caused it also .Water quality or over feeding ,over stocking or adding a fish that was not quarantined long enough .Was water tested also and what kind of water well or city water .I have to use water from my whole house filter and not from my hydrant that is connected to my well as ph straight from my well is 9 .I had my Aggie freak out from a huge toad that jumped off the bridge on my pond and lucky I was there and I always have a stock tank right by the pond with a pump and plants going for any thing that could happen and to hold baby fish .I scooped her up in my arms after I saw how to do it because of Eric and got her in the tank and checked her closely and kept her in there for 3 weeks just to make sure she was OK ..She is now happily back in the pond .
Im not too experienced in treating sick koi. All year long, I keep pond salt and medicated koi food on hand and rely on the internet for advice. The extent of experience is salt dipping in a heavy concentration (for a few minutes) over the course of 3 to 4 days. Its worked well for the most part.
Thank you for the BOOK tip! I do not have a pond. Yes, I want and need one. I have ten 4 inch koi. I fell in love with one on an episode of yours with mystic koi. Now I have 10. I am in Michigan. I do not want my koi to die. I KNOW YOU KNOW what to do. I have joined Facebook groups. What a joke. How can you be a koi owner and be so negative? My 10 little koi are in a 50 gallon tank. with a 110 aquaclear. It smells bad, like cabbage. lol... I have been changing the 25% water until it clears up, this is day 3 I wish you were in Michigan. Happy Holidays to you and your family. Sincerely, Eden
The question is to general for me to offer advice. You really should try and find a local koi specialist to help you with your question. Possibly the dealer where you purchased the koi. The only solid advice I can give you at this time is make sure your water quality is perfect and add a good quality pond salt to measured levels to help the koi.....
I got a question do you take care of sick koi such as parasites andor extremely sick koi that need Injections or do you just recommend a vet to your customers?
I recently lost 3 koi about 12in in length 2 years old. no sores probably sick but they stopped eating and where only staying in one spot of the pond on the surface anyone know what exactly might of caused them to do that and then dying?
Hey! Thank you for the video. Me and my girlfriend have koi however we don’t live anywhere near to help us. We bought him thinking we could help him. We’ve given him clean water quality and plenty of oxygen. He still has clamped fins. Can anyone help? Is there any contact information to ask questions?
Have you checked your water lately PH , alkalinady , nitrate ,phosphate, nitrite Ammonia please make sure these are are all ok water plays a big part of the fishes Health salt pond salt find out how big your pond is before you throw it in you can go on line and ask how much salt I should use for you size pond .last but not least I would do a water change I would change at least 3/4 of the pond water if u have house water check for chlorine u must put something in to take the chlorine out .if this fails then your fish has some thing like Parisite, bug , or he’s sick , I hope this helps please excuse the spelling 😁 also u must use good bacteria comes in powder form . Just to let you know I have a 14000 pond for 19 years all koi . Good luck Judy
Judy Thank you so much!!! I just saw your reply, sorry for the delay. Sadly the koi died a week or so after we got him. The whole reason we got him was because he seemed extremely sick in the store and environment he was in, so my girlfriend and I thought we could help him back to health. We thought he was stressed because of the water quality and the overstocked tank, however, we were lead to believe he had some sort of parasite or bug. He peeked up a lot the first couple days. We made sure he had clean water daily with no chlorine and the right ph/ temp. However he kept getting worst. We also tried salting the tank, but I’m pretty sure he needed medication, but my knowledge was not broad enough to know what exactly he had and how to treat it. Thank you for replying, I really appreciate it!
Judy Hey! Do you have an email I can contact you at or something? I do have some more questions about my fish, I could really use your help! Thank you Judy!
Hey John sorry I don’t give my email out,, all I can tell you is to buy books and read read read ,, there is so much info out there and on the internet too that’s how I learned all about koi ask google too . You could always ask me for help here John I check my mail here on u tube and I will they and answer you here , like I said before read everything you can on koi buy books too , and soon you will know a hell of a lot , take care John ... Judy
If you suspect your koi are sick you will need to move fast. Adding Pond Salt is typically our first step of any treatment and then we medicate depending on what exactly is going on. I would highly recommend visiting your local koi dealer for some one on one advice. Best of luck to you and your herd.
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Hey, I'm Scott from Central Florida, my pond is 375 gal. with 7 small koi, yeah its small , but we will work with it. Just had a koi that got a side sore, our goto pet shop hooked us up with salt and melafix, now have to treat for 7 days. I feel better knowing my pet shop guys, who have ponds are pretty confident on curing the problem, its 79 degrees here today.
Excellent video as always Eric! Just got into the koi "world" this past year, and I just wanted to say you have been a huge help with that process and excitement. I have watched nearly every video of yours here on RUclips, read your blog articles, and have purchased several items from your online store, all to help grow my knowledge and understanding of love these beautiful/amazing fish that I get to enjoy and share with my family and children....So THANK YOU!
That being said, as a newbie, and back to the video topic, I have no clue who my nearby koi health adviser would be in the Harrisburg, PA area...do have anyone you know personally, or any good places online to find a contact besides a random google search? Also, how often should you check your koi for health issues if they aren't showing any behavioral signs of stress?
+gogetta31 There is a pond Guy by the name of Steve Stone in Branford, CT that has 27 years experience with fish and specializes in Koi and Goldies. The name of his company is Comets to Koi. Give him a call and tell him The Pond Digger told you to call him!
Awesome!! 65k plus subscribers. 😃👍🏼 Congrats Bro!
Eric I'm still working on this sick fish. I got it by its self in a clear 10 gallon Rubbermaid tote with a small air stone pump in it. I'm afraid some of my other fish have gotten parasites as well. A few of them are rubbing on rocks and floating on their sides. 😏 I'm kinda like your wife. I don't like seeing animals/pets die. I wonder if I could get in touch with the people here in Georgia you were talking about.?. Btw..Thank you so much for your helpful info this morning.
Thank you for the video sir. Im new of your channel. And i am amaze your video.
We are thinking about salting the tank. If anyone knows how much salt to add let me know please! We are trying to add enough salt to help with the osmoregulatory stress, allowing the fish to spend more energy healing
Could you have a pond with just plants and rocks for filtration (no electricity). I have two turtles. Thanks
+Timm Lombardo YES! Are you watching our latest series on youtube? Water Turtle Tutorial! You're gonna love it!
+ThePondDigger I already do. Thanks!
My koi are flashing against the rocks sometimes they jump out of the water I have checked the water quality and everything looks to be in check I've tried ich x , water changes , salt , aquascape protect , and pimafix all the fix are eating and socializing, swimming and seem ok except for the flashing I dont know what else to do the pond is 1000 gallons with 15 fish
I rely on a dealer named Sacramento Koi Steven and Jeff are awesome helping me with any questions I have. My pond I 4000 gallons 💯
From Perth Western Australia if you need advice go see Pat from lotus blossom water gardens years of experience and willing to help
I need help with a sick koi I have no vet within 5 hour drive that can see carp
since you asked..yes I have had to treat Koi ulcers, and parasites in pond...my contractor (so he calls himself, not my choice of words now)...didn't know how to help me, even thou he sells fish and houses fish....but...I MET A MAN WHO IS MY FISH GURU...he has 20 years in the business and he really helped me..I sent pictures...he sent me to a great medicine guru to buy my medicine even thou he himself distributes..he sent me to his source to save me money..and..time....MY FISH PULLED THRU..and I would tell anyone..he gives great advice on Koi illnesses.and he is experienced...his name is Mark Lawson...you can find him at Koi Depot San Diego on FB....He's just a great consult on many levels....You asked so there you have it...I owe him such thanks...and you for asking who our guru is...I've been able to pay it forward by shouting out about Mark...he's very dedicated to Koi Health. ty
+Christine McCoy Mark is great!
+Christine McCoy Mark is very experienced with koi health and disease and willing to share his knowledge. He is very knowledgeable with decades of hands on in the trench experience that can't be matched by reading a book. Thank you for sharing.
ThePondDigger Hi mate how's tricks, wondering if you could help, I've asked rainbow koi here in the UK and they said salt dip, I'm going through sores on a couple of my koi which I do every year at this time of the year I've done scrapes water tests nothing found, rainbow are saying it's because of the sudden drop in water temperature?? What else could I use for healing, I've tried most of the sealants and antibacterial stuff you can buy and my salt level in my Pond is 0.2 please please can you help this problem is every year
Most excellent book. I have it as well and it’s pretty much the Bible for koi health.
Fun fact, dr. Johnson was a mentor for my mentor. I’m very privileged to have such wisdom to learn from.
So far my best source of local koi health advice in the SF Bay Area is Hank over at Connie's Pond and Garden in Castro Valley, California. I haven't had any sick fish yet in my herd, but will most likely connect with Hank in the future to find the best source of koi vet care up here in Nor Cal.
+bmtz72 Hank is outstanding! Tell him The Pond Digger says "Hey" next time you see him!
Greeting from South Texas Eric. I am by no means experienced in treating koi. however, out of necessity I have had to treat my koi for ulcers, parasites, and the like. Your helpful wife is a great resource of practical advice. --Please say hello to Leslie.-- Of course, I've also consulted Dr. Johnson's (The KoiVet) websites, book, and youtube channel. Unfortunately, we do NOT have a local vet for Koi. The closest such vet is about 250+ miles away. Thanks for the great videos!
+TruthSeeker 3:16 Thank you Jerry! Leslie Says HI!!!
Likely are you not have any vet that has experience with koi. I have to go hundred and fifty miles away 2 find a seller that sells one
ThePondDigg
I would wonder what caused it also .Water quality or over feeding ,over stocking or adding a fish that was not quarantined long enough .Was water tested also and what kind of water well or city water .I have to use water from my whole house filter and not from my hydrant that is connected to my well as ph straight from my well is 9 .I had my Aggie freak out from a huge toad that jumped off the bridge on my pond and lucky I was there and I always have a stock tank right by the pond with a pump and plants going for any thing that could happen and to hold baby fish .I scooped her up in my arms after I saw how to do it because of Eric and got her in the tank and checked her closely and kept her in there for 3 weeks just to make sure she was OK ..She is now happily back in the pond .
+sissy murphy That's a great story Sissy. I love that we are helping your pond experiences regularly!
Im not too experienced in treating sick koi. All year long, I keep pond salt and medicated koi food on hand and rely on the internet for advice. The extent of experience is salt dipping in a heavy concentration (for a few minutes) over the course of 3 to 4 days. Its worked well for the most part.
+enanoaL thanks for sharing!
Story telling rather than answer the questions
Thank you for the BOOK tip! I do not have a pond. Yes, I want and need one. I have ten 4 inch koi. I fell in love with one on an episode of yours with mystic koi. Now I have 10. I am in Michigan. I do not want my koi to die. I KNOW YOU KNOW what to do. I have joined Facebook groups. What a joke. How can you be a koi owner and be so negative? My 10 little koi are in a 50 gallon tank. with a 110 aquaclear. It smells bad, like cabbage. lol... I have been changing the 25% water until it clears up, this is day 3 I wish you were in Michigan. Happy Holidays to you and your family. Sincerely, Eden
Hi Sir,I wanted to know how to cure few koi in a pond which is sick due to parasites.How do i treat the koi's in pond?thank you.
The question is to general for me to offer advice. You really should try and find a local koi specialist to help you with your question. Possibly the dealer where you purchased the koi. The only solid advice I can give you at this time is make sure your water quality is perfect and add a good quality pond salt to measured levels to help the koi.....
What kind of disease that koi swim curvely? All of my kois swim like that, what its problem and what was its solution?
I love your videos. Sir can you help me about my koi's there sick, and im afraid of loosing them pls help i love to hear your feedback.
GOD BLESS.
Sorry. Didn't mean to cross out greeting to Leslie. Hi Leslie!
+TruthSeeker 3:16 No worries!
How can I go about finding Doc Johnson's book to download on my iPhone?
Excuse me why is my koi fish swimming so fast from end to the other end tank and spinning around the plastic decoration plant? He looks crazy
I got a question do you take care of sick koi such as parasites andor extremely sick koi that need Injections or do you just recommend a vet to your customers?
Not too much experience and still seeking here in Seattle for an expert to help
+D S Koi Lets keep our eyes open!
OMG you rambled on and did not give me anything to help my problem.
Hello please i need help.
My koi fish has a red colour on its entire body,the fish was white.
What to do?
Leslie Triplett has helped us where others failed us! 💖 Leslie!!
+Brenda Cazee She is amazing and HOT!
+ThePondDigger I'll agree with her awesomeness, but must abstain from voting on her hotness. Someone would be jealous!! 😂
Nice intro! Liked your video on ponds gone wrong. :)
+Cindy99765 We are planning a new PONDS GONE WRONG episode this Fall!! Stay Tuned!
Amazing vid as always Eric x I love your ponds gone wrong vids!
+Eve Parkin We are getting ready to film a NEW EPISODE when the weather cools down here in So Cal! Stay tuned and thanks for watching!
Exotic animal vet Dr. Roger Hancock northwest washington state.
I recently lost 3 koi about 12in in length 2 years old. no sores probably sick but they stopped eating and where only staying in one spot of the pond on the surface anyone know what exactly might of caused them to do that and then dying?
Might be your water have you checked it lately
My koi seems to be scratching himself on the gravel and after I salted him with aqua salt his fins and some scales are a little bit red. Pls help!
Hope you didn’t put the salt on him too much salt can burn him learn the amount you do for a salt bath
How to get raid of Koi lice? pls need ur help
Goodness thanks for replying xx
+Eve Parkin You're welcome! thanks for participating!
How do i contact u to ask some tips about my koi pls
Molly fish is bad choice
Hey! Thank you for the video. Me and my girlfriend have koi however we don’t live anywhere near to help us. We bought him thinking we could help him. We’ve given him clean water quality and plenty of oxygen. He still has clamped fins. Can anyone help? Is there any contact information to ask questions?
Have you checked your water lately PH , alkalinady , nitrate ,phosphate, nitrite Ammonia please make sure these are are all ok water plays a big part of the fishes Health salt pond salt find out how big your pond is before you throw it in you can go on line and ask how much salt I should use for you size pond .last but not least I would do a water change I would change at least 3/4 of the pond water if u have house water check for chlorine u must put something in to take the chlorine out .if this fails then your fish has some thing like Parisite, bug , or he’s sick , I hope this helps please excuse the spelling 😁 also u must use good bacteria comes in powder form . Just to let you know I have a 14000 pond for 19 years all koi . Good luck Judy
Judy Thank you so much!!! I just saw your reply, sorry for the delay. Sadly the koi died a week or so after we got him. The whole reason we got him was because he seemed extremely sick in the store and environment he was in, so my girlfriend and I thought we could help him back to health. We thought he was stressed because of the water quality and the overstocked tank, however, we were lead to believe he had some sort of parasite or bug. He peeked up a lot the first couple days. We made sure he had clean water daily with no chlorine and the right ph/ temp. However he kept getting worst. We also tried salting the tank, but I’m pretty sure he needed medication, but my knowledge was not broad enough to know what exactly he had and how to treat it. Thank you for replying, I really appreciate it!
Judy Hey! Do you have an email I can contact you at or something? I do have some more questions about my fish, I could really use your help! Thank you Judy!
Hey John sorry I don’t give my email out,, all I can tell you is to buy books and read read read ,, there is so much info out there and on the internet too that’s how I learned all about koi ask google too . You could always ask me for help here John I check my mail here on u tube and I will they and answer you here , like I said before read everything you can on koi buy books too , and soon you will know a hell of a lot , take care John ... Judy
how to tell if my koi is sick?
Jumping, scratching, not eating, clamped fins, red veins showing in the fins.
+ThePondDigger thank you
If you suspect your koi are sick you will need to move fast. Adding Pond Salt is typically our first step of any treatment and then we medicate depending on what exactly is going on. I would highly recommend visiting your local koi dealer for some one on one advice. Best of luck to you and your herd.
Any salt? How about cooking salt?
What you think about sea sallt in pond
It’s a must have my pond for 19 years and have been using it helps there slime coat and helps them from stress and parishes!
how to cure swim bladder
I can't answer that question. Check with your local koi vet.
their fine now
This guy really drags out an answer to a question.
hello :)
can you suggest some ways to get as less of parasites in a pond please?
+Navnit Bhurtun Quarantine you fish and plants before adding to the pond.
+ThePondDigger Thanks 4 ur advice 👌