Why are my koi hiding?

Your koi fish always hiding could indicate a predator has been frequenting your pond. Koi caves, also known as fish tunnels, are great additions to your pond to give your fish some place to take cover when a predator is lurking.

How do you get koi to come to the surface?

Start by standing a few steps back from the edge of the pond, throw a small amount of food in the pond, and wait…………… until they come to the surface and eat. It may take a minute or it may take ten minutes, but you should wait until the fish come to the surface and feed while you are within a few steps of the pond.

How do I know if my koi is stressed?

Stressed Koi: If your Koi isn’t excited about food, skips the feeding, is hanging near the bottom of the pond, is rubbing on the sides of the pond, or has ragged or bloodshot koi fin edges, check your pond water parameters.

Do koi need a hiding place?

Both koi and goldfish will retreat if they feel threatened, but without adequate protection their only option is to move to deeper water. On top of this, both goldfish and koi need to de-stress from time to time, and in a wide open pond with no shelter, there is little place for them to do so.

How long do koi take to settle?

They need at least a few days to recover from this. At Hydrosphere Water Gardens – We quarantine all our new fish arrivals a minimum of 2 weeks to allow them to recover from the stress of shipping.

Why do koi lay on the bottom?

Laying Over on Bottom This is a sign of some sort of severe stress. Quite often these fish appear dead, but as you go to net them they swim off. It can be due to water quality, disease, parasites, but most commonly hypothermia. It can also be due to a combination of all those stressors.

Can koi fish survive without pump?

With all of the above in mind, the amount of time that koi can survive without an active oxygen supply can range from a couple of hours to several days. If there is no dissolved oxygen present in the water, then obviously they will die in a matter of minutes.

Why is my fish not moving but still alive?

If fish are experiencing acute stress (i.e., gasping up at the surface, lying on the bottom and not moving, or darting around the aquarium), you can be pretty sure that the water has been poisoned in some way. When fish show that much stress, get them into better water conditions immediately.

How do you fix a stressed koi?

Reduce Fish Stress: When starting a pond for the first time, or performing water changes, be sure to add Vanish™ Plus to keep fish stress-free. Vanish Plus removes chlorine, chloramines, heavy metals, and ammonia. Plus it promotes a healthy slime coat to help heal fish wounds and protects them in times of stress.

Why do koi stay at the bottom of the pond?

Pond water temperature Koi don’t like rapid change. They hover about at the bottom of the pond where the water is warmer, stop eating or rub their bodies on the side of the pond. Oxygen dissolves naturally in water. The temperature of the water determines how much oxygen will dissolve.

Do fish hide when they are dying?

Aquarium fish do not exactly hide because they are dying, but they do hide when they are sick, which could quite easily lead to death, more so if you don’t find them in time.

Why are ghost koi called ghost koi?

The Ghost koi got its name because of its illusion like coloring. The first Ghost koi was dark in color which lets it blend into the dark depths of a pond with only its metallic scales giving away its location making it appear like the ghost of a koi fish.

Why are my koi fish hiding or at the pond bottom?

This can cause your koi fish to hide more often out of fear of becoming fish food. One of the best ways to protect your fish is by installing fish tunnels or caves. You could also install a motion-activated sprinkler and put it near the pond. It’ll spray any predator bold enough to try fishing in your pond, including cats.

How can I tell if my Koi is having an issue?

Quite often fish with any type of issue will exhibit some sort of abnormal body language or behavior. They may swim differently than normal, they may sit on the bottom without moving much, jump out of the water, stop eating, hang around the waterfall or moving water, or isolate themselves from others.

What should I do if my koi fish is not eating?

Test it in the morning and evening to get an average pH level. You’ll want to use an aerator to oxygenate the water. This is especially true for the summer when water holds less dissolved oxygen. Without the right levels of dissolved oxygen, your fish can start having health problems.

Is it possible to stop the death of Koi?

Many times you may find that this alone will halt any symptoms and/or stop any further symptoms or deaths. You cannot begin to treat any fish unless the water is perfect. Otherwise you will be drastically reducing your chances of success.