The Importance of Quarantine

[Tula]

My new koi has been in the pond for a week. I wasn't able to QT, as I had to leave town on a family matter. I spoke with a member of our local koi club and they said it would be worse to incorrectly QT ( husband will feed fish etc, but doesn't know about testing, water changes etc), than take a chance in pond, then treat later if needed.

I decided against treating the pond with a broad spectrum med when I added her, after reading advice here. I am hopeful things will continue smoothly, but most definitely want to plan better if I add another koi next summer.

 

[MariaTeresa]

I learned to QT the hard way. It is much cheaper to treat a fish in QT than the whole pond.

 

[bettasngoldfish]

@Tula I didn't know you got a new Koi. Did you post any pictures?

@MariaTeresa I learned the hard way as well.... And yes, It is much easier and cheaper to treat in a quarantine then to have to do it in the main pond/tank.

 

[Tula]

@Tula I didn't know you got a new Koi. Did you post any pictures?

@MariaTeresa I learned the hard way as well.... And yes, It is much easier and cheaper to treat in a quarantine then to have to do it in the main pond/tank.

I haven't posted a picture yet. I was out of town and am leaving agin tomorrow morning. This evening I sat by my pond thinking about how I can't wait to get back to it

She is a Ginrin chagoi ......I've wanted one for a few years, because of their personality. I named her Cha Cha.

 

[bettasngoldfish]

Very cool @Tula, Can't wait to see pictures

 

[Dave 54]

My new koi has been in the pond for a week. I wasn't able to QT, as I had to leave town on a family matter. I spoke with a member of our local koi club and they said it would be worse to incorrectly QT ( husband will feed fish etc, but doesn't know about testing, water changes etc), than take a chance in pond, then treat later if needed.

I decided against treating the pond with a broad spectrum med when I added her, after reading advice here. I am hopeful things will continue smoothly, but most definitely want to plan better if I add another koi next summer.

Oh Tula and I thought you were going to QT the koi when you got it
It wouldnt have taken you 15 minutes to explain to your husband and all would have been we'll
"Slapped wrist", dont do it again

Dave

 

[Tula]

@Dave 54 , I won't do it again!! I don't know if I'll add another koi next year or not....but I'll QT and make sure hubby knows how to also.