Medication

Cures and preventatives

Koi Water Garden is proud of its reputation of healthy Koi - staff are always willing to give advice on fish health problems and general care.

We stock a large range of cures and preventatives from the following manufacturers:

Tap
Tetra
Waterlife Research
Interpet
Aquamed Ltd
Intercel (UK)
Aquarium Pharmaceuticals, Inc
PPI

All treatments stocked have been tried and tested by ourselves.

When should I medicate my pond?

We strongly recommend a course of medication in the spring and autumn and also when adding new fish. It is at these times when the fish are at their weakest and most susceptible to disease.

You should use medication whenever your fish look unwell or start to behave differently. Don't wait until your fish start dying - seek advice from a professional as soon as you notice unusual behaviour.

Important notes when using pond medication:

Temp
Most fish treatments require a minimum temperature of 10ºC/50ºF to work effectively
Oxygen
Always ensure sufficient aeration is present when medicating your pond - most treatments decrease oxygen levels in the water
UV
Turn ultra violet lights off for 48 hours. This will ensure maximum effect as uv light breaks down treatments far more quickly
Biological filters
Do not turn biological filters off whilst medicating - although the treatment will decrease filter bacteria, turning off for several days will almost totally kill the filter
Feeding
Stop feeding - 24 hours before and for 48 hours after medicating (total 72 hours)