My koi spends 24/7 under the waterfall, is he sick?

[Purple_fields]

He has been in our pond about a year, and for about 2-3 weeks he goes into a position under the waterfall day and night 90% of the time. When he does come out he doesn't seem to eat. He appears to have a faster breathing rate then our other koi, trying to understand his tendency. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[stroppy]

is it very hot there ? lack of oxygen perhaps, i think we need a bit more info to help you more like size of pond how deep how many fish ? :lol:

 

[Purple_fields]

That's what we were thinking. The behavior started when it was 70s-low 80s, and have been in this pond during hotter weather. This koi is medium sized and the large ones seem fine. The pond is 35x45, 4 ft at the deepest, shaded some by trees and lilly pads. We have 8 large koi and about 40 small goldfish.

 

[Purple_fields]

It's quite a mystery to us! Thank you for your help!

 

[taherrmann4]

Welcome to the forum.

They like for you to post an introduction in the introduction thread. Tell us your location, size of pond, depth, experience, all the good stuff. We also like to see some pics. The more information we have the better we will be able to help you.

 

[DrCase]

Welcome to the Forum

 

[j.w]

Purple-fields

If you start a thread in introduction you will get lots of nice welcomes :boldblue:

 

[stroppy]

i would try a airpump if possible purple fields and water changes if the waters getting too warm and just keep an eye on him .. and welcome :lol: