What to do if the koi carp is dying - 10 days of hot spot analysis and solutions across the entire network
Recently, "What should I do if my koi is dying?" has become a hot topic in the field of pet breeding, and many aquarists have asked for help on social platforms. This article will combine hotspot data from the entire network in the past 10 days to analyze common problems and provide structured solutions.
1. Analysis of hot discussion data on the entire network (last 10 days)
| platform | Amount of related topics | Core concerns TOP3 |
|---|---|---|
| 12,800+ | Deterioration of water quality (42%), sudden death (35%), identification of fish diseases (23%) | |
| Tik Tok | 9,500+ | First aid methods (58%), water changing techniques (27%), feed issues (15%) |
| Zhihu | 3,200+ | Pathological analysis (61%), filtration system (22%), temperature regulation (17%) |
| Station B | 1,800+ | Treatment video (73%), equipment evaluation (19%), landscaping impact (8%) |
2. Recognition of endangered symptoms of koi carp
| symptom | Possible reasons | Urgency |
|---|---|---|
| floating head breathing | Hypoxia/ammonia poisoning | ★★★★★ |
| white spots on body surface | Small melonworm disease | ★★★★ |
| Congested scales | bacterial infection | ★★★★ |
| roll swimming | Swim bladder disorder | ★★★ |
| Refusal to eat | Gastrointestinal diseases | ★★★ |
3. Five-step first aid method (according to the latest advice from aquatic expert @鱼草老道)
1.Quarantine immediately: Transfer the sick fish to the treatment tank, and the original tank must be thoroughly disinfected
2.Water quality testing: Use test reagent to detect ammonia/nitrite content. The ideal value should be:
| index | safety range | danger threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia nitrogen | 0-0.02mg/L | >0.5mg/L |
| nitrite | 0-0.2mg/L | >1mg/L |
| pH value | 7.0-8.5 | <6.5或>9 |
3.Symptomatic treatment: Choose salt bath (soak in 3% salt water for 10 minutes) or special fish medicine according to the symptoms
4.Oxygen and heat preservation: Keep the water temperature at 25-28°C, and the oxygen explosion pump must continue to work.
5.Stop eating and observe: Stop feeding during treatment and use probiotic feed after recovery.
4. Preventive measures (from the latest guidelines of the China Ornamental Fish Association)
| project | standard operation | frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Change water | 1/3 water volume each time, temperature difference within ±1℃ | 1 time a week |
| Filter cleaning | Rinse the filter material with original tank water | 1 time per month |
| density control | 1cm fish body length/1 liter of water | Continuous monitoring |
| quarantine | Keep new fish alone for 7 days | introduced each time |
5. Clarification of common misunderstandings
1.Change directly to tap water: Water without chlorine removal will damage fish gills and must be aerated for more than 24 hours.
2.Abuse of antibiotics: 90% of koi deaths are caused by water quality. The environment should be improved first before using medicine.
3.Improper mixing: Recent hot searches show that 37% of koi death cases are related to aggressive fish polyculture
4.overfeeding: Koi does not have a stomach, so it is recommended to adopt the "eating in 3 minutes" principle
6. Extend resources
1. National Ornamental Fish Disease Prevention and Control Center 24-hour hotline: 400-xxx-xxxx
2. Free electronic version of "Color Atlas of Ornamental Fish Diseases" (2024 revised edition)
3. Mainstream fish medicine authenticity identification methods (scan the QR code to query the anti-counterfeiting system)
Through systematic analysis, it can be seen that koi conservation requires scientific methods. When an abnormality is discovered, it is key to accurately determine the symptoms and quickly improve the water quality. It is recommended that aquarists regularly check water quality parameters and establish maintenance logs to nip problems in the bud.
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