were can i find help with my out door pond as fish are dying?

Question

i have lost about 8 fish in a couple of days and ive had them along time i need to no what to do to help them

Answer 1

www.koivet.com is a great option as well as including more details about your pond and your fish here. There are several very serious hobbyists here as well as a few professionals that can help.

MM

Answer 2

You can buy a pond cleaner that you just pour into the water once a fortnight from your local pet shop if that is a problem!
Maybe you need to get a new filter or top up the water and get more oxygen into it?!
Have you got any plants - they help as well I am sure!
Other than that go to the local shop that sells them and ask for their help or advice, do a google search or borrow some books on the subject from your local library!

Answer 3

Here's what I'd do -

all water tests -

clean the filtration system -

a gradual water change - or start from scratch - meaning take fish out clean environment thoroughly - put fish back - of course this would depend on the volume of water, willingness and cost

clean filtration system again - it shouldn't hurt your fish

look at what type of birds are in the area - or simply Predators of any kind - are they trying to eat your fish

I've seen the remains of my largest fish in and around my pond as well as a long legged feathered creature standing in the water gulping and trying to gulp down my fish, I've seen birds of prey too

- a bird or mammal may be making attempts that fail -

look for insects (Larvae) they might be eating that are killing them - " this would be a new arrival to your environment" it's not very likely but a possible -

check your plant life for this larvae - clean, cut back or replace
can be scheduled in as a preventative

if all fails - consult a reputable - check your local business listings

Answer 4

Get your water tested. 8 fish are not all going to die of old age within days of each other, and goldfish live for decades. Test for pH, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate. Did you use dechlorinator the last time you topped the pond off? Most likely your nitrate is off the charts, which will cause your pH to go all out of whack. If it is a toxin such as nitrate, you should vacuum the bottom of the pond more often.

Answer 5

Water test is where you have to start. Secondly oxygen in the water. Do you have a waterfall or fountain? In these hot months the water warms quickly leading to lack of oxygen in the water. Do you have any floating plant to shade the pond?

Also, has any chemicals from yards been sprayed recently? Do you have an oily film on the water?

Without more info it is difficult to tell. The webpages listed are all good references as well.

Answer 6

Register to this website:
www.koivet.com
these guys know everything, but you will need to do a few water tests for ammonia,
the PH levels, Nitrate, Nitrite, and so on so all these experts on the board know what your waters like, also add the size of your pond type of filteration (if any) Pump size/power, temprature that sort of stuff,

also check on the dead bodies of the fish for marks like burst ulcers or parasite or fungal.
as said it may just be old age but many fish live 12 years+
and Koi around 20 - 35 years plus.

The owner of the koivet board is BTW a koi professor and knows just everything about fish you need to know.

Answer 7

maybe your fish could benefit from some fresh water in the pond. what i do with my pond is to put the garden hosepipe in and leave it running for a few hours and all the stale water floats over and out of the pond to be replaced by clean fresh water. in hot weather a lot of algae can grow in the water and it cuts down on the oxygen supply so the fish could be suffocating. alternately you could take a sample of your pond water to a aquaruim centre and ask them to have it tested for you. hope this helps.

Answer 8

Koi can use somewhat greater heat temperature than 'above freezing' . they're surviving at below 50 levels, particular - yet in that chilly water - they're going to be torpid. wait and spot and don't do something different than clean their pond somewhat. There are form's of goldfish bred particularly to have scales protruding. could it truly is that form?

Answer 9

Buy a test kit to test the water and if necessary take action. Alternatively if you have some money to spare ask your vet about arranging an autopsy for a definite diagnosis.

Answer 10

I would call someone such as maybe: Forrest Ranger's, or some sort of Wild Life shelter's.....Or call an Exotic Fish store, and you could probably look them up on Yahoo's Yellow pages. For the Exotic Fish store nearest to you, and explain to them just as you did to us, here on Y/A...Good Luck to you, hun!! Hope they'll have some helpful answer's for you, to keep the rest of your fish alive!! Smile!! Help is on the way!!