Healthykoi are delighted to announce that from Monday 3rd February we will be operating from Unit 21 within the Wren Centre. The new larger premises will allow further expansion in the services that we offer our customers. Our main contact number 01243 698284 has also been transferred, and Dave can also be reached on his mobile 07882 056841.
The HealthyKoi Team – Rod, Gerry & Dave
Please note that we’ve changed our main contact number to 01243 698284, Dave can also be reached on his mobile 07882 056841.
The HealthyKoi Team – Rod, Gerry & Dave
We will be closed from Tuesday 23rd December To Monday 30th December. If you need to contact us, please phone Dave on 07882056841.
The HealthyKoi Team – Rod, Gerry & Dave
We will be closing at 1pm on Saturday 21st September. If you need to contact us, please phone Rod on O7726840627.
The HealthyKoi Team – Rod, Gerry & Dave
We will be closed on Sunday 8th September. If you need to contact us, please phone Rod on O7726840627.
The HealthyKoi Team – Rod, Gerry & Dave
We will be closed from Friday 19th April To Monday 22nd April. If you need to contact us, please phone Rod on O7726840627.
The HealthyKoi Team – Rod, Gerry & Dave
Since June 2011, drought has affected Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, parts of Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire, and west Norfolk. In February 2012 following a dry winter, Hampshire, West Sussex, East Sussex, Kent, Surrey, London, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, the east of Gloucestershire and the remainder of East Anglia are now in drought.
Water companies that are facing an increased risk of drought are taking actions to co-ordinate temporary restrictions on water use, such as hosepipe bans. Many have been taking to the Environment Agency about drought permits as early as possible.
On 12 March 2012, seven water companies (Anglian Water, South East Water, Southern Water, Sutton and East Surrey Water, Thames Water, Veolia Water Southeast and Veolia Water Central) announced they are consulting on temporary restrictions to be in place by 5 April 2012. For further information on the restrictions see each company’s website.
PART 2 Categories of Use
10. Filling or maintaining a domestic pond using a hose pipe
11. Filling or maintaining a domestic fountain
However, it does not include a “Domestic Pond in which fish or other aquatic animals are being reared or kept in cavity”
In addition, it does not include an “ornamental fountain which is near a fish pond and whose purpose is to supply sufficient Oxygen to the water in order to keep the fish healthy”
According to DEFRA, fish keepers with Ornamental Ponds are permitted under current ‘Drought Legislation’ to maintain essential water supplies to their existing ponds and tanks which hold Aquatic Livestock and maintain fountains and water jets used to provide the essential Oxygen.
However, we suggest that this exemption is applied prudently. Try to save water whenever you can through structured water changes, use of vegetable filters to reduce Nitrates and attend to any leakages sooner rather than later.
Reading the Regulations, empty domestic ponds (without Aquatic livestock) cannot be filled in areas covered by a hosepipe ban.
The HealthyKoi Team – Rod, Gerry & Dave
During the next few days, temperatures will drop. Looking at the weather forecast, they are due to plummet further over the next few weeks. The experts say that there will be snow in some parts of the UK tomorrow as I write.
For the majority of you with unheated ponds, it may surprise you that the water temperature is about 5 deg.C. at present This is likely to drop further. Now is the time to take a few simple precautions like:
If you have any worries about your pond or the behaviour of the fish, give our team a call on 01243 698284 or 01243 572762.
Have a good winter season
The HealthyKoi Team – Rod, Gerry & Dave
Fishkeepers are in for a treat this November as a new major aquatics exhibition is taking place in the UK. Based at London’s Olympia, Aquatics Live 2011 is the first of its kind in the UK, combining expert seminars and live demonstrations with major manufacturers and leading British retailers.
Over two days in November, Olympia will play host to the UK’s greatest event for the aquarists and will bring together exhibitors drawn from all over the country, giving visitors a unique chance to shop, ask questions and see first-hand the widest range of available products. They will also have a rare opportunity to talk face-to-face with manufacturers and see demonstrations of the latest innovations in fishkeeping.
In order to ensure the best possible conditions for exhibitors with aquatic livestock displays, Healthy Koi have been commissioned to undertake the water testing for the mains and tank water supplies to both floors in the exhibition halls. The results, together with any recommendations and comments have been issued to the exhibitors to ensure that they undertake any necessary measures required to suit the particular species that they wish to show.
Healthy Koi Team
This year, we have again had a very harsh and severe winter. In some cases, ponds were frozen for a prolonged period and without pond heaters to keep part of the surface free from ice, many Koi suffocated. Others, who have been weakened by the prolonged cold spell will emerge in the spring with depleted strength and not in the best of health. As a result, it is important that their environment is well looked after, they have excellent water quality and you start feeding again with wheatgerm/ multi-season feeds as soon as the temperature allows. Blood samples taken at this time of year often show the Koi to be anemic. The resumption of feeding will help them with any nutritional problems and to regain their former condition.
Some of the fish problems which are occurring at the present time is due to water toxicity. This often occurs when we have had a poor winter and a lot of debris can end up in the pond. A good clean-up and controlled water changes usually cures these problems.
Sit by the pond, have a cup of tea or coffee and just watch the Koi for a while – they will tell you if there is a problem.
If you need any advice or have any concerns, do not hesitate to contact on 01243 698284 or 01243 572762.
The HealthyKoi Team – Rod, Gerry & Dave
Healthy Koi are pleased to announce the launch of the Sansai shower filters. The Sansai shower filters are an attractive and economic way to provide extra biological filtration and aeration to your pond.
Made from UV resistant high density polyethylene, these filters are less prone to heat loss than metal equivalents. They are available as a small or large model, for 3,000 or 6,000 gallon ponds respectively. Both models have a 50mm inlet and a choice of a weir or 110mm pipe exit. The choice of exit allows you to mount the shower either, beside the pond, with the weir exit, or in your filter area with the 110mm piped exit.
The showers are fed by a pump, preferably after a pre-filter or existing filtration. The water passes through spray bars at the top of the unit, which distributes the water evenly over the filter media. As the water passes through the unit, it will move through the layers of media, splashing and aerating as it descends. At the same time, oxygen is drawn through numerous vent holes, which is used by the bacteria and to aerate the water. After its journey through the unit, the water arrives at the bottom collector unit where it is returned to the pond via a 110mm pipe or weir.
Although these units are available from £395 (Small) and £595 (Large) without media, we would recommend buying the unit with the filter media. Healthy Koi offer the Sansai Small with media for £455 and the Sansai Large with media for £715. The Healthy Koi packages use BioPore filter media, which is an excellent and effective ceramic media. BioPore is extremely porous and lightweight allowing for a larger colony of bacteria and for more biological filtration, than other medias.
For an easy and attractive way to improve your water quality speak to Healthy Koi on 01243 572762 about the range of Sansai shower filters, or go to www.healthykoi.co.uk.
Healthy Koi are pleased to announce that they will again be attending the FBAS Festival of Fishkeeping this year. Said by many to be one of the UK’s top aquatic shows displaying coldwater and tropical fish from all over the world, it is the Federation of Aquatic Societies showpiece for the year. In addition to extensive coldwater and tropical fish displays, there will be a Koi festival taking place and attended by the South East, Middlesex & Surrey Borders, Worthing & District and the South Hants Koi Clubs. The Show will be open to the public from 10.00am to 5.00pm on Saturday and Sunday 9th & 10th October, 2010. The event will be held at the Mill Rythe Holiday Village on Hayling Island, Hampshire and the route will be signposted from the A27 Havant junction southwards.
In addition to our water quality management and bio- security roles, we will again be having our trade stand and our enthusiastic and friendly staff will be in attendance to help you with any queries that you may have on Koi health matters and Koi diseases. Our stand will include a full range of Koi health products including microscopes, water test meters, medications, topical treatments, swabs and many other interesting items, all at special show prices.
In addition to our usual products, you will be able to look at some of our range of equipment including the Sansai Trickle filters and a large range of Hanna water testing equipment including continuous meters,
Should there be any specific items you are interested in, please do not hesitate to give us a phone call on 01243 572762 in advance and we will ensure that these will be available for you to look at on show day.
Healthy Koi are pleased to announce that they will again be attending the South East Koi Show this year. Reputed to be one of the UK’s top Koi shows, the South East International Show will be held at Parkwood Hall School School, Beechenlea Lane, Swanley, Kent. BR8 8DR on Sunday & Monday, the 29th & 30th August, 2010.
The Show, which has an international reputation for excellence, opens to the public from 0930am until 5pm. It will host an exciting range of Koi trade stands and well as an arena full of stunning Koi.In addition to our usual range of items, we will this year be having an extended display of Hanna electronic water testing equipment and accessories. You will have the opportunity to look at the Hanna 83203 multimeter with improved accuracy. In addition to the single and multi-parameter testing equipment & reagents, we will be displaying a range of hand held Hanna dip meters which are both inexpensive and easy to use. To make testing even easier, take time to talk to us about the provision of a ‘Continuous Reading’ meter which have become very popular.
During the Show, our enthusiastic and friendly staff will be in attendance on the stand to help you with any queries that you may have on Koi health matters, testing, care, welfare and Koi diseases. Our stand, which will be located in the West Marquee, will include a full range of Koi health products including a new range of top value secondhand serviced microscopes, medications, topical treatments, swabs and many other interesting items, all at special show prices.
Should there be any specific items you are interested in, please do not hesitate to give us a phone call on 01243 698284 or 01243 572762 in advance and we will ensure that these will be available for you to look at on show day.
The Healthy Koi Team
Due to a family wedding this weekend we would like to let all customers know that the shop will be closed all day Friday 23rd July and Saturday 24th July. We will be open as usual from Sunday 25th July onwards.
Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Following a lengthy consultation exercise and evaluation of the possible benefits and likelihood of success, DEFRA has concluded that an eradication programme will not be undertaken for KHV disease in England and Wales.
This means that Category V (infected) status will be assumed immediately for England and Wales. A thorough impact assessment concluded that this is the most pragmatic approach after considering the likelihood of success in trying to eradicate the disease. However, DEFRA will be keeping this decision under review.
The adoption of category V status will mean that there will be no changes to the control regime currently in place. Passive surveillance by DEFRA will continue, the disease will remain notifiable and existing control arrangements will stay in place when an outbreak is confirmed. Imports of susceptible species from countries outside the European Union and movements from other Member States will continue in line with the rules that currently apply. However, movements of susceptible species will not be possible from GB to areas of a higher health status in other Member States. The exception being those movements from compartments in GB (e.g. individual farms) which have gained KHV disease free status (category I).
Given that the weather has now got warmer and the likelihood of outbreaks of KHV in the ornamental sector is high, we urge everybody to apply the highest possible biosecurity when purchasing new fish or dealing with your existing stock. Should you require any assistance or advice, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Volcanic ash is formed during explosive volcanic eruptions. This occurs when gases dissolved in molten rock (magma) expand and escape violently into the air, and also when water is heated by magma and abruptly flashes into steam. The force of the escaping gas violently shatters solid rocks and blasts it into the air, where it solidifies into fragments of volcanic rock and glass. Once in the air, our weather patens take over and wind can blow the tiny ash particles thousands of miles away from the volcano.
The components of volcanic ash are mildly corrosive and potentially conductive. The soluble coatings are derived from the interactions in an eruption column may be composed of sulphuric and hydrochloric acid and droplets with absorbed halide salts.
At the present time, the prevailing winds are driving the ash from the recently erupted Icelandic volcano south/ south eastwards. Predictions are that the ash fall-out will start to occur in Scotland tomorrow and move further southwards.
Although the silica content of the volcanic ash is considered non-toxic, the problem starts when there is a ‘sulphur’ component to the residue. Already, from some of the eyewitness accounts in Scotland, people have commented on the smell of rotten eggs (Hydrogen Sulphide). As the ash moves Southwards further over the UK, it would be prudent for those with pond covers to replace them for a short period. Koikeepers with uncovered ponds should keep a close eye on the fish. The addition of clay to the pond will help to buffer any reduction swings in pH due to the acidic content of the ash. Should any unusual behavior occur with the Koi, a water change using a purifier or the addition of de-chlorinator will help but keep an eye on pond water temperature changes.
It is not unusual for problems of this nature to occur. Earlier this year, sulphur dioxide was detected in blood samples we took in the West Country whilst investigating Koi mortality. This occurred after a period of northerly driven snow and rain.
If you need any further help, do not hesitate to give us a ring on 01243 572762 or 07726840627.
The Healthy Koi Team.
Healthy Koi are pleased to announce that they will again be attending the South Hants Koi Show this year. Reputed to be one of the UK’s top regional Koi shows, the South Hants 19th Open Koi Show will be held again at the Havant Leisure Centre, Civic Centre Road, Havant on Sunday 30th May and Monday 31st May, 2010. The Show, which opens to the public from 10am until 5pm, will host an exciting range of Koi trade stands and craft stalls and will include bonsai & aquarium displays.
In addition to our water quality management and bio- security roles, we will again be having our trade stand and our enthusiastic and friendly staff will be in attendance to help you with any queries that you may have on Koi health matters, care, welfare and Koi diseases. Our stand will include a full range of Koi health products including a new range of top value secondhand serviced microscopes, water test meters and reagents, medications, topical treatments, swabs and many other interesting items, at special show prices. You will have the opportunity to look at the new Hanna 2008 C203 multimeter with improved accuracy.
Should there be any specific items you are interested in, please do not hesitate to give us a phone call on 01243 572762 in advance and we will ensure that these will be available for you to look at on show day.
Show Details
Sunday 30th & Monday 31st May 2010
Sunday 10.00am to 5.00pm Monday 10.00am To 4.00pm
HAVANT LEISURE CENTRE. CIVIC CENTRE ROAD.
HAVANT. HAMPSHIRE. PO9 2AY
For more information
Glenys Cambridge tel: 023 9225 4297 or Mobile: 07999588993
showchairman@southhantsbkks.co.uk
Vat allocation Rod on 01243 572762
This year, we have had a very harsh and severe winter. Unfortunately, some fish, who were in poor condition when they went into the winter, did not survive. Others, who have been weakened by the prolonged cold spell will emerge in the spring with depleted strength and not in the best of health. As a result, it is important that their environment is well looked after, they have excellent water quality and you start feeding again with wheatgerm/ multi-season feeds as soon as the temperature allows. Blood samples taken at this time of year often show the Koi to be anemic. The resumption of feeding will help them with any nutritional problems and to regain their former condition.
Some of the fish problems which are occurring at the present time is due to water toxicity. This often occurs when we have had a poor winter and a lot of debris can end up in the pond. A good clean-up and controlled water changes usually cures these problems.
Spend time now – relax in the summer
Moving on now, for Koi keepers, there is a host of work to be carried out at this time of year. There is a need to prepare for the warmer weather with increased activity of our Koi and our pond ecosystem. Time spent now will reap large rewards later in the season. The last thing you (or your Koi) want is an equipment breakdown in mid- summer when you are away on your holiday and the neighbour is doing his best to look after your treasured Koi.
Looking at your pond, the now is the time to:
Sit by the pond, have a cup of tea or coffee and just watch the Koi for a while – they will tell you if there is a problem.
If you need any advice or have any concerns, do not hesitate to contact us at any time.
The Healthy Koi Team.
During the past few weeks, the enquiries we are getting have changed from the usual warm weather bacterial/ parasitic/ water borne problems to low temperature related difficulties.
This week, we have encountered a Koi on its side in an above ground vat at Southampton (water temp 2.2deg.C.), visited Milton Keynes with a similar Koi on its side in a shallow pond (water temp measured at 1.0 deg.C) and as we write this article, we are dealing with a 24” ‘sided Koi’ in Cheshire – again almost sub-zero pond water temperatures.
Despite what you may have read, once the water temperature gets below 2- 3 deg.C., your Koi are at risk. At this temperature, all the life giving functions have slowed right down and survival is a challenge to any Koi who is not in a good healthy condition. One major problem which often occurs is chilling of the swim bladder which impairs the buoyancy of the Koi. The only way to correct this is to warm up the pond water slowly, if possible or alternatively, transfer the affected fish to a warmer environment (i.e. quarantine tank). If the Koi is left on its side, it will deteriorate and often, fungus takes hold.
Should you start to have problems:
In an emergency
1. If fish are on their side, undertake a 25% water change. Your tap water will be in the region of 8- 9 deg.C. at the present time. Remember to use a purifier or de-chlorinator.
Precautions you can take include:
If you are not sure what to do, give us a call and ask for advice. We are only a ‘telephone call’ away. If you do not have an accurate digital thermometer, we have many inexpensive ones here that we can send you one.
Good luck with the winter.
Rod & Gerry Isted
Healthy Koi have just introduced Gift Vouchers in a range of values for the purchase of their services or products. For those of you who are looking for that special present, the Gift Vouchers are available in £5, £10, £20 and £50 units and can be used for the purchase of items from Healthy Koi up to the value of the vouchers. Alternatively, they can be put towards items which cost more.
The vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of issue and can be used for any of our services or goods in our shop. The vouchers can also be used on our internet site via contacting us but postage costs need to be taken into account for some items.
The Gift Vouchers are ideal for:
With Christmas arriving shortly, now is the time to surprise that special person with a Koi related gift. Should you need any help or you require any further information or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The Healthy Koi Team
Healthy Koi are pleased to announce a their product special for items linked below. Product numbers are limited and will only be available until stock runs out.
Healthy Koi are pleased to have been invited to give a health related talk to the Suffolk and North Essex Koi Club.
The talk will take place at the Stanway Rovers Football Stadium in New Park Road, Stanway near Colchester (CO3 5PG) at 7.30pm on Thursday 5th November, 2009. The talk will be a continuation of the seminar given about two years ago and will cover “Recent advances in fish disease detection”. The talk will be on an informal basis and there will be plenty of opportunities for questions during the evening.
A small trade table will be set-up at the venues for the seminar. This will display some the range of our products. You will be able to see the new Hanna 83203 (Hi- 83203-02) multi-parameter photometer for water testing which has superseded the former C203 instrument. There will also be a range of medications, disinfectants, air pumps, water purifiers and many other useful products. If there is anything you specifically require, please let Healthy Koi know in advance on 01243 698284 or 01243 572762 and they can bring it along to the meeting.
Should any non-club members wish to attend, please do not hesitate to contact Colin Bond on 07787 563380 as new/ prospective members are always welcome by all.
The Healthy Koi Team
Healthy Koi have just increased their range of pond protein skimmers. We can now offer the superior Clarity protein Skimmer which can help to create optimum water quality conditions in your pound.
The Clarity Skimmers works on removing Ammonia, Nitrites, Nitrates and Phosphates – it also removes the dissolved organic compounds through foam fraction leaving the water sparkling clear. Within this process your pond water is also aerated. The beauty of the Clarity protein skimmer is that by removing phosphates and nitrates, it minimizes blanket weed blooms that all koi keepers experience and dread.
The Clarity protein Skimmer is the preferred choice for removing the organic waste from water. High levels of DOC are undesirable in the water because it leads to less oxygen, more bacteria, algae and parasites. It also results in a build up of ammonia, nitrite and nitrate, which has damaging effects on Koi.Many protein skimmers struggle to work effectively in freshwater. Salt water has a greater density which allows finer air bubbles to be created, The smaller the air bubbles, the larger surface area over a given volume of pondwater. This allows the Protein Skimmer or Foam Fractionator to be more effective in removing DOC.
The Clarity protein skimmer is based on an entirely different approach to form bubbles, and therefore does not have the limitations in fresh water associated with traditional protein skimmers. It’s a protein skimmer that works in fresh water and does not pressurize the water.
With glowing recommendations from many leading Koi keepers worldwide, this skimmer is a worthwhile addition to your pond. Visit our product page for further information.
Healthy Koi are pleased to have been invited to give health related talks to three Koi clubs this autumn. We undertake these events in both the spring and autumn to help improve the health and welfare knowledge of the Koi hobbyist. They are enjoyed by all who attend.
The seminars which we have been invited to give are:
“General talk on all aspects of Koi Health and recent changes”
Start: 3.00pm, Venue – St Mary’s Church Hall, 376 High Road, Benfleet, Essex SS7 5LH Contact: Mick Dodge – 01268 473327
“Advances in Disease diagnosis”
Start: 8.00pm, Venue – Victory Hall, Beenham, RG7 5NS Contact: Secretary – Mrs Annette Adaway – Email koiette@hotmail.com
“Our own Koi Club – topic to be determined’
“Our own Koi Club – topic to be determined’ Start: 8.00pm, venue: Venue: All Saints’ Church Hambledon Road Denmead Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 6NN Contact: Membership secretary – Anne Bailey – 07751689887
The ‘general’ seminar will cover all aspects of Koi Health including disease diagnostics and recent developments in testing technology. The specific ‘’Advances’ talk will go into the changes in greater depth.
A small trade table will be set-up at the venues for the seminars. This will display some the range of our products. You will be able to see the new Hanna 83203 multi-parameter photometer for water testing as well as a rage of medications. If there is anything in particular you wish to see, please let Healthy Koi know in advance on 01243 698284 or 01243 572762 and they can bring it along to the meeting.
Should any non-club members wish to attend, please do not hesitate to contact the representatives shown above as new/ prospective members are always welcome by all.
Healthy Koi are pleased to announce that they will again be attending the South East Koi Show this year. Reputed to be one of the UK’s top Koi shows, the South East International Show will be held at Parkwood Hall School School, Beechenlea Lane, Swanley, Kent. BR8 8DR on Sunday & Monday, the 30th & 31st August, 2009.
The Show, which opens to the public from 0930am until 5pm, will host an exciting range of Koi trade stands and well as an arena full of stunning Koi.
In addition to our usual range of items, we will this year be having an extended display of Hanna electronic water testing equipment and accessories. You will have the opportunity to look at the new Hanna 83203 multimeter with improved accuracy. In addition to the single and multi-parameter testing equipment & reagents, we will be displaying a range of hand held Hanna dip meters which are both inexpensive and easy to use. To make testing even easier, take time to talk to us about the provision of a ‘Continuous Reading’ meter.
During the Show, our enthusiastic and friendly staff will be in attendance on the stand to help you with any queries that you may have on Koi health matters, testing, care, welfare and Koi diseases. Our stand, which will be located in the West Marquee, will include a full range of Koi health products including a new range of top value second hand serviced microscopes, medications, topical treatments, swabs and many other interesting items.
Should there be any specific items you are interested in, please do not hesitate to give us a phone call on 01243 698284 or 01243 572762 in advance and we will ensure that these will be available for you to look at on show day.
Healthy Koi Team
There are several eye infections caused by bacteria and fungi that can turn the cornea opaque. In addition the eye can be traumatised by pond conditions and injuries. Such infections are often referred to as cloudy eye as though it was one single disease which is not the case.
Clear Eye Lotion can help with some infections. In mild cases a drop of Clear Eye Lotion can be dripped onto the eye directly but in severe cases a cotton wool ball or cotton bud soaked in the lotion should be gently used to bathe the cornea. This can be repeated as often as the fish tolerates handling but at least twice per week. Use a clean cotton wool ball or pad for each eye and treat both eyes at the first treatment even if only one appears affected.
In addition, When working close to the eye, we usually coat the eye with ‘clear eye’ to protect it from any adjacent stray coatings.
Healthy Koi has increased their range of Koi food to include the Dia Suki Goi brand.
Introduced to complement the range of foods which we offer, Dia Suki is an affordable well balanced quality diet which the Koi find very palatable. The food is available in ‘All Seasons’ (wheatgerm), a ‘Staple’ diet and the high growth Dia Suki ‘Gold’ for use in the summer when our pond water is above 18 deg.C. Pellet sizes available are 4mm, 6mm & 11mm depending upon the container size and the type of food selected. The food will be available in 1Kg, 2Kg, 5kg & 10Kg buckets and the cost saving 20Kg sacks.
Should you require any more information about the food, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Healthy Koi Team
August 2009
Healthy Koi have just increased their range of pond water testing instrumentation available. It will help to make life easier for both the professional and hobbyist fishkeepers to keep their water quality excellent and their fish disease free.
Continuous monitoring, wall mountable meters have now been added to the already impressive range of water testing instruments, which include the popular Hanna C203-2008 multi parameter meter and other hand held meters and dip testers. These new meters allow continuous monitoring of a lake, pond, tank or aquarium and provide the information you require in just a glance. A diverse range of models are offered to suite all budgets, including simplified models for testing a single parameter, up to more professional equipment that allows accurate testing of multiple parameters and displays them simultaneously.
Made by Hanna Instruments Ltd, the continuous monitoring instruments starts with the basic wall mounted pH meter at £70.00 up to the Hanna Combo HI 991405 series Conductivity/ TDS/pH/ Temp meter at £172.50.
The wall mountable Hanna meters are designed for continuous, high accuracy measurements. These microprocessor indicators continuously monitor some of most the important parameters in your pond. The indicators feature a large, dual-level, backlit LCD to give you instantaneous readings of the parameters selected including pH, EC or TDS and temperature, even from a distance.
A range of spare probes are available if required together with many other water measuring instruments. If you cannot see the particular meter on the web site that you are looking for, please do not hesitate to ask.
Healthy Koi Team
Healthy Koi are pleased to announce that we are now offering free shipping on orders of £75.00 and over to mainland UK.
For more details on our shipping policy – please click here.
* Please note some large or heavy items are excluded from this offer, as they incur a surcharge (pipes, filters and tanks etc.) *
Unfortunately, with the warmer weather which we have had this year, we have already been involved in the South with four KHV outbreaks. There may also be more in our region which have been undiagnosed. Unfortunately, this outbreak seems highly virulent and has resulted in high mortality rates in the infected ponds. We are therefore advising Koi Keepers to take precautions to minimise the risks of introducing KHV to their ponds.
The clinical signs of KHV can vary from year to year, but the most common symptoms this time are necrotic gills, heavy mucus on the body, intermittent periods of lethargic & erratic behaviour and a high rate of mortality. KHV usually occurs between 18°C to 27°C and only carp are affected.
Should you experience any of these symptoms, don’t panic as there can be other ailments which result in these symptoms. If you have a problem, it is possible to test for KHV, using the PCR (polymer chain reaction). If you need advice, give us a call and we can talk you through the events you’ve experienced.
Given that the weather has only recently got warmer, the likelihood is that the outbreaks of KHV will continue. We urge everybody to apply the highest possible biosecurity precautions when purchasing new Koi or dealing with your existing stocks.
New Koi should be triple heat cycled in quarantine before being offered for sale. In our opinion this procedure, along with separate independent quarantine systems, thorough cleansing of hands and shoes between systems and separate equipment for each quarantine system is essential for any Koi dealer or supplier to have in order to be ‘biosecure’. These procedures are already in use by many reputable Koi dealers and therefore it is still possible to buy healthy Koi. If you are concerned about buying new Koi and introducing them to your pond, we recommend that you speak to your Koi dealer first.
If you require any assistance or advice, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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