First aid kit for koi

[Dave 54]

Over the years we have put together what we think is a pretty good first aid kit for our koi.
Some things have been adapted from other uses
Aluminium case with divders
Arm length QT gloves.
Magnifying glass,with LED lights. >>>
x20-x40 pocket microscope, x60 Jem mocroscope ***
Infrared Thermometer(can give you a false reading if kept in your pocket)..........
Floating bath thermometer/clock (negates the above problem)>>>
Pen
Tooth brush. >>>
Tweezers.(straight).
Pipette.
Card for taking mucus scrapes.
Tweezers.(angled).
Syringes & needles for injecting antibiotics.
5 ml babyspoon and measure.
Laytex gloves.
Rubber gloves in case of Latex alergy (shoulder Length)>>>.
Purpose made koi gloves (Arm Length).
5 ml syringe.
Potasium Pernanganate.
Antiseptic hand gel.
Superverm (organo phosphates).
Acriflavin.
Iodine.
Fish vitamins.
Cotton buds.
50 ml syringe.
Orabase.
MS222 anaesthetic.
Propolis spray.
Acclimitol fish de-stress.
Aqua gel (direct Antiseptic gel).
Malachite Green.
Formalin.
Melafix
Special powder.
Test kits.(whole range of).
ph Pen
Koi health booster.
Algazin P.
Digital scales.
Hand held digital scales (for weighing fish, baggage variety)>>>.
Weighing net (from course fishing equipment)>>>
Timer (for short term dips)>>>.
Scissor's.
Treatments chart.
Scalpels.
Bone cutters.
Slides.
Bicarbonate of Soda
Acetone bottle
Flubenol Flubendazole 5%
Hydrogen Peroxide
Koi Clear Gel (keep refridgerated)
Saline eye wash pods 20 ml x 3 (wound wash)
Set of metal messuring spoons .63 ml, 1.25ml, 2.5ml, 3.75ml, 5 ml, 15ml (for precise messurement of clays etc)>>>
Stytic Pencil to close off small wounds during surgery
Solar Powered Calculator
Bresser Biolux NG x40 - x1024 incl PC Ocular ***
>>> = Adapted from other uses.
*** = Note. recently added/evaluating.......
The kit is being updated periodically as we find things that are of use to the welfare of our koi
Further suggestions on my must get list :-


Sodium Thiosulphate - Photographic grade


Dave

 

[Dave 54]

As you can see there are quite a few things listed that originally did another job entirely from the job that they are used for today please keep us all posted as to your experiments and their results .

Dave

 

[DoDad]

I like Tricide-Neo for ulcers.

 

[Mucky_Waters]

Great info for those with expensive fancy koi, however for those of us of lesser means, this is our first aid kit for sick fish.

Just kidding, the compost heap is a much better solution.

 

[Dave 54]

I like Tricide-Neo for ulcers.

DoDad have you ever thought about importing koi Clear Gel for ulcers, seeing as your in the trade and all , I introduced it to the South Africans and there were some rave reviews from the us on Ulcers, it also clears up cuts and other damage :-

http://www.absolute-koi.com/subcat2086.html

Up for sale to us mere mortals it costs £25.00 per tub and one tub treats up to 50 koi its only drawback is it has to be kept in the fridge when not in use which in reality is nothing

Dave