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@koiguy I test the pond levels regularly. Both the nitrites and nitrates are at zero. The Ph is at around 6.5. Carbonate and general hardness are at zero. The temperature hovers at around 70°F. Also, I don't want to hurt him. He's only around five inches.

@baeya I've been reading up on it quite a bit. I read that the jaw problems usually solve themselves if there isn't a rock in his mouth (and I didn't see one). Any suggestions for treatments for possible infections? I just don't want to hurt him if that isn't what it is. He may also be extremely stressed from the rapid changes in weather recently here in eastern Massachusetts. Any ideas on how to relieve physiological stress in koi?
Carbonate and general hardness are at Zero???? The poor thing's bones are being dissolved! Or did I miss something here? John
 
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If you want to do a salt treatment I recommend doing a bit of research and apply the proper dose. Simply dumping a teaspoon into some unknown amount of water requires a lot of luck. If the salt level isn't enough it isn't effective against many issues. Too high and you further stress the fish.

The same with increasing the KH. Going a bit high is not much of an issue but going too low isn't much help. Adding a little, testing, and repeating can take a long time and is tedious. You can get a better idea for the initial amount by doing a few simple calculations. You still need to retest, but probably way fewer times than guessing.
 

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