My Koi Journey

[commonly]

Just discovered i have new pests, that may have a go at the fish

Ive found a massive rat nesting in my compost bin🤔🫣

Should I be concerned??

[yonny]

11 hours ago, commonly said:

Should I be concerned??

The only concerns would be A) the rat smashes your koi food, and B) the rat poos in your pond introducing parasites (unlikely).

I've never heard of rats having a pop at the fish themselves.

Just get rid of it and you should be fine mate.

[commonly]

Its a tricky one.

The Mrs suggested having a word, but its about 20ft from a stream, so it wouldn't take long to attract his mates.

We only started composting since our council changed the food bins a few months ago.

I guess its always going to attract vermin and pests🤔

Im now trying to sort the high nitrates in the pond.

Trying to keep koi on a budget is proving to be a minefield. 

What's your thoughts on Envii products?

[yonny]

11 minutes ago, commonly said:

Im now trying to sort the high nitrates in the pond.

That's a more serious problem. Are you sure the filtration is up to dealing with the koi?

I've not tried Envii stuff I'm afraid.

[commonly]

The more I research probably not.

Its a 5 in 1 Blagdon 2000.

Ive now set up this bog filter which seems be reducing the sludge in the media.

 

[commonly]

Looking at a bigger pond etc. I read that you ideally want 1000ltrs per fish.

Mine are only 6-8" atm so im already short with 5 in just under 300ltrs

[yonny]

Your issues will get worse as the koi grow mate. You might need to bite the bullet and upgrade the filtration.