Here we hope to help you when the time comes to treat your pond/koi

From time to time we have to treat our koi / ponds but before we can do this we need to know what the problem is, to do this we must first check our water parameters as ammonia, nitrite and ph swings can all effect our koi and the last thing we want to do is start throwing treatments into a pond when all that is wrong is the ammonia is high and needs bringing down.

Once we know all parameters  are ok the next thing we need to do is get a scrape done this will tell us what we are treating for, once again it is no good thinking you have costia and treat with potassium when really you have white spot, all you will have done is stress the koi more and knock the filters back, so where do we get a scrape done?

Most dealers will do this for you, if it is your local dealer and you buy your dry good/koi from him there should be no charge, if you don’t,  then expect a small charge of around £5, another option is to get in touch with your local koi club as they may have a member that lives nearby that will be only too happy to help, the other option is to go on to one of the many forums there are around and ask on there.

 All treatment dosages are from kusuri products instructions. Ichiban-koi can not be held responsible for any problems that may ocure  . always check the gallonage of the pond and get someone to double check you have the right dosage, Please ensure that you read,understand and follow, all safety guidelines included with your chemical product.
Please do not eat,drink or smoke whilst handling chemicals. Wear disposable vinyl or latex gloves and appropriate eye protection. 

Acriflavine. this is good anti-bacterial treatment can be used with salt in the pond, dose rate 10ml per 100gals to be used when the temp is above 11c (55f)

Chloramine t. Chloramine T is a powdered product, an effective broad spectrum chemical for lowering bacteria in ponds. At higher dose rates it can be used against skin/gill flukes, white spot, Costia, etc. Commonly used as a pond-wide treatment.

Typical Dosages : 5gms per 1000 gallons as an anti-bacterial or
15-20gms per 1000 gallons as an anti parasite treatment (4 doses required).    For use above 11. C (55 F)

fluke-m. Fluke M is a Flubendazole based medication to eradicate gill flukes and body flukes.
We advise use of this medication above 11c (15f).
65g treats 5500 gallons as a one-off treatment. dose rate 11.8 grms per 1000 gallons.

For use with all cold water ornamental fish. This medication has a three year shelf life and should be used within three months of opening although we have found use within 9 months acceptable. This product can also be used for the eradication of pond snails and intestinal helminths .

Formalin and malachite. very good at getting rid of whitespot which can be triggered when new koi are bought or during sudden temp changes, can also be used for Chillodenella & Oodinium. dose rate 100ml per 1000 gals use above 11 c (55f) and dont use with salt in the pond.

potasium permaganate. Excellent for the eradication of Trichodina & Costia,  It will discolour water for up to 7 days, and can be used down to 10 C. At higher temperatures it can remove some oxygen from water, so it is advisable to run an extra air pump when using this treatment

We supply a very fine crystalline grade which is far easier to dissolve.

Dosage 6.8gms per 1000 gallons. We do not recommend the use of this chemical as a bath treatment

salt. an ideal bath treatment for bacterial/gill problems can be used in quarantine tanks along with acriflavine . dose rate for baths 3 oz per gallon for 5 mins always add an airstone. for quarantine tanks 1/2 oz per gallon