When making your purchase
make sure the retailer puts enough CO2 in the bag with the fish. Let them
know how long your trip will be and add two hours to it.
Never release new Koi into
your pond upon reaching home.
For at least an hour, float
the bag of Koi in the pond, taking care to cover the bag with wet newspaper if the weather
is sunny and hot.
Add pond water gradually
into the plastic bag with Koi for about fifteen minutes then release gently into
pond.
If you already have fish in
your pond it is best to quarantine any newcomers in a separate tank with a salt
bath in case of any ailments.
To introduced a new fish
during a green water period, extreme care must be taken to acclimate the condition of the
water and those in the plastic bag gradually taking at least half an hour for the process.
You may find the fish will
hide and not eat any food for a couple of days. Not to worry, they will soon come out of
hiding when they are hungry and feel comfortable enough to join the rest of the pond
population.
