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Home and Family Pets How To Bag And Transport Your Koi Fish
Home and Family Pets How To Bag And Transport Your Koi Fish| How To Bag And Transport Your Koi Fish |
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Like any animal that you may keep as a pet there will be times when your Koi will develop some illness that will require that it be seen by a vet. Considering that they have been known to reach thirty years of age you can be pretty sure that the occasion will arise. Since most vets no longer make house calls you need to know the proper way of transporting the fish to the vet. Most people who keep koi are very proud of them and care about them as much as someone else may care for a dog or a cat. This is why it is essential that every Koi owner knows exactly how to bag and transport his fish, whether for medical reasons, or some other reason. You need to be prepared because knowing what to do could be the difference between life and death in some situations. The necessary equipment. First, it is always a good idea to have all the equipment needed to transport your Koi on hand. If you are having an emergency with your Koi, you may or may not have time to make a trip to your local pet store to gather what you need. The equipment needed to bag and transport Koi is small, and easily stored when not in use. Bags - Make sure you have the proper bags that are suitable for the size of your Koi. If you did not keep the ones in which you brought the fish home in then you will need to purchase some from the pet store. Never ever consider improvising by using other types of plastic bags as they are not designed for the purpose of transporting live fish. Elastic bands - You will need plenty of good quality rubber bands that will not snap easily. Ensure that you have lots of them for every bag that you have. The net - Contrary to what you may think, the net is not intended for removing the fish from the water as this can result in your fish sustaining and injury, especially as it gets bigger. Instead, you will use the net to coax the fish into the area of the tank or pond that you need it to be in. Make sure that the net you use is of an adequate size in relation to the fish. A paint bucket - For catching your Koi use a paint bucket instead of the net. As long as it is an appropriate size you fish will be safe and unharmed. Transferring the fish into bags: The process of catching and bagging your Koi is actually pretty simple as long you have the proper equipment available. If you pond is large, you may want to consider enlisting the help of your friends when bagging your Koi. With the net, guide the fish so that they swim into the bucket. Once they are inside it, you can then empty some of the water out of it, and finally, bag the fish. Once you have ensured that the bag has no leaks you then place it, from head to tail, over the fish. You only need to be sure that there is enough water to cover the fish's gills. Ensure that you have enough air in the bag and then make sure to bind the top securely with the rubber bands. Place the bags horizontally in your transport container. Make sure that you do not bend the fish when lifting it. Secure the bag so that it will not move with bumps and turns, and cover the fish so that as little heat and sun light can enter as possible. About the Author: More information on koi fish keeping such as filter for koi fish can be found at our site. Kindly provided by 4Girls.dk You are welcome to use this article on your own website, if you include this link. |
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