Be cautious when introducing new koi to your pond. It’s essential to refrain from adding new koi if you suspect that any of your existing koi may be suffering from an infection or parasites. Ideally, you should quarantine the new … Read More
It is devastating to see your koi sick and trying to find a quick answer or pictures of sick koi can become overwhelming. That’s why here at Cotswold Koi we have put together this help section on our website to … Read More
A pond pump has a vital role in your pond filtration system it ensures that proper water circulation and prevents any stagnation. Pond pumps are rated by the volume of water they can circulate per hour (litres per hour, or … Read More
Pond Heating. There is much debate as to whether Koi hibernate in the winter. There are those that would have you believe that this is a natural state and quite healthy for your fish, while others would say this causes … Read More
The aim of any pond owner is to have clear and healthy water. But despite the filter’s obvious job of sucking in and trapping all the waste a ponds filter system should actually be clean inside too. Here’s why it … Read More
The colder months can be particularly unkind to your pond and its inhabitants. These things can cause all manner of problems that to first time pond keeper can put them off the hobby all together. There are many things you … Read More
Setting up a new pond from scratch can often lead to a moment of disappointment as your freshly built garden pond turns to a nasty pea green sludge during the first few weeks and months. This is known as ‘New … Read More
To avoid stagnant spots in your pond and encourage the dissemination of oxygen throughout the water a Pond Air Pump is vital. Used in conjunction with an airline tube and air stones the pump creates a steady stream of bubbles … Read More
A How-To Guide Skin scrapes are vital to accurately diagnose fish parasites. If your koi are behaving differently you’ll need to determine the reason for the strange behaviour in order to resolve the problem. Firstly test the pond water with … Read More
Koi Diagnosis and Treatment Guide Your Koi rely on you to provide a healthy environment in their pond and to ensure that their lives are stress free. Many diseases and even parasites in koi usually result from the following issues: … Read More