In the rainy season like this, of course there are things that hobbyists must prepare so that their fish are healthy in their favorite pond. The first is to make sure that the pool has an overflow hole, a pool with an overflow hole can avoid the condition of overflowing pool water when it rains. The overflow hole will drain excess water in the pool.
Next, avoid water falling from the gutter. Water that falls in the gutter and flows down carries particles that can pollute the pool. During the rain, observe the condition of your pool from a distance, whether the pool is safe in the sense that there are no drastic changes in the pool water. Avoid water falling from the gutter that directly enters your pool.
After the rain stops, check the condition of the pond and the health of the koi. Usually the koi will appear quiet or hide in a certain corner, because excessive rainwater causes changes in water temperature and pond water quality. Immediately reduce the pond water by 25% and replace it immediately with new water. Rainwater is acidic, and if the volume of pond water is not large enough, it will certainly affect the comfort of the koi in your pond.
Next, pay attention to the feeding recommendations. After the rain, the koi in the pond are adjusting to the drastically changed pond water conditions due to the rain. Feed them the next day. During the rainy season, reduce the amount of feed given and use feed containing wheatgerm. In low temperatures, koi digestion needs easily digestible feed and the right feed is made from wheatgerm.
If necessary, add aeration to increase the supply of dissolved oxygen in the pond water. This is an anticipatory step so that the oxygen in the pond water is maintained, especially if the volume of pond water is not large enough. Lastly, install a pool cover if it rains heavily every day. To prevent any adverse effects. The pool protector or cover functions to protect the pool from excessive rainwater.
In addition to a series of anticipations for the pool to be safe during rainy conditions, do not forget to provide medicines. However, it is better to have an umbrella before it rains, meaning it is better to prepare the best before your favorite fish dies miserably because of the rain. Greetings Be Koi 🙂
