Description

Eric and Leslie break down the body language of koi fish and specific visual clues to help keep your fish happy and out of danger. 

Eric shares his insight on:

• Signs to look for if your fish breaches the water like Shamu:
• Breeding
• Parasites
• Low oxygen content in the water 
• Understanding common breeding behaviors 
• What flashing is and how it leads to scratching 
• Piping and the importance of proper oxygen levels 
• Realizing the needs of fish change when their size changes   
• Recognizing 3 year pond syndrome  
• Visual clues like clamped fins, frayed fins, septicemia  
• Why catching illness in the first fish is critical 
• Isolation, eating behaviors, and elevated tail posture
• Understanding swollen stomach does not equal pregnancy in koi 
• White spots, parasites and bacterial infections 

Links to resources:

The Pond Digger - https://theponddigger.com/

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http://helixpondfiltration.com/

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If you have any questions, feel free to email Eric with the subject line “Persuasive Pond Design” at:

Eric@theponddigger.com