This topic relates to my other thread conerning a white Ogon (Koi) that I thought had perished in the cold temperatures out in the pond: Thread URL: http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/317537-koi-low-temperatures/ .
Since what was discussed in the previous topic I have taken the sick fish out of the pond and placed it in a 'hospital tank' which holds about 30 litres of water. In the pond it was unable to balance and looked like it has swimbladder disease. After being in the tank it has regained its balance and is more alert. I have treated the tank water with 'Interpet Anti-internal bacteria' solution which acts against dropsy and swelling as when inspecting the fish the upper body just above the gills was inflamed and the scales of this inflamed area showed signs of dropsy.
The filter running in the tank is named 'Fluval 1 Plus Under water filter' and the already established biological filter media within it has been taken from the pond filter box.
Is there anything else that I need to do in order to ensure the fish stays healthy; here is how it looks at the moment:
Should I feed the fish? Should I put a water feature in there to influence the oxygen levels? Should I watch the other 11 fish in the pond for signs of the same disease (I am lead to believe it is contagious) I'd appreciate any suggestions.
Edit: I have since turned on an external water pump with a fitted water feature. I have wrapped the pump in bubble wrap and placed it on a pillow to stop it vibrating and scaring the fish.
Thank you!
Since what was discussed in the previous topic I have taken the sick fish out of the pond and placed it in a 'hospital tank' which holds about 30 litres of water. In the pond it was unable to balance and looked like it has swimbladder disease. After being in the tank it has regained its balance and is more alert. I have treated the tank water with 'Interpet Anti-internal bacteria' solution which acts against dropsy and swelling as when inspecting the fish the upper body just above the gills was inflamed and the scales of this inflamed area showed signs of dropsy.
The filter running in the tank is named 'Fluval 1 Plus Under water filter' and the already established biological filter media within it has been taken from the pond filter box.
Is there anything else that I need to do in order to ensure the fish stays healthy; here is how it looks at the moment:
Should I feed the fish? Should I put a water feature in there to influence the oxygen levels? Should I watch the other 11 fish in the pond for signs of the same disease (I am lead to believe it is contagious) I'd appreciate any suggestions.
Edit: I have since turned on an external water pump with a fitted water feature. I have wrapped the pump in bubble wrap and placed it on a pillow to stop it vibrating and scaring the fish.
Thank you!