Dropsy in my Koi Fish ☠️ My Understanding & Mistakes

I hated recording this, if there was anyway around it I would have taken it.
But in the interests of helping people learn from my koi keeping issues I have chosen to share it and be open about everything I possibly can be.
At times this koi keeping hobby really challenges us and if we can share insights rather than hide them I believe we could all learn from others.
So in this episode I have dropsy in my koi. I offer my understanding of what dropsy is in koi, what causes dropsy and what I did to try and help my koi.
Unfortunately a dark episode about my koi keeping journey so far.
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[@sweetkoiyo]

Oh, I'm so sorry you lost that beautiful Koi. You did what you could. That's all you can do. Thank you for the educational video. ❤

[@koifishjohnny]

Thank you so much mate. I was gutted to lose my Showa koi as it was a beaut but thank you so so so much for the positive support mate 🙏

[@johnillingworth1920]

I found your video today because i have noticed the dreaded pine needles on one of my koi and being a relative novice was looking for an answer.I have had the fish for 3 years ,but when i look back i think there has been some tell tale signs.Like you i am saddened losing a fish ,i am not a fanatic,but enjoy a fish[koi]pond.Perhaps i should have gone to my local dealer for what would have seemed to be an insignificant question.You have made me realise how important or not an insignificant question could lead to.Sorry for your loss of a lovely fish and best wishes in the future.

[@koifishjohnny]

Hi John mate, I’m so sorry to hear your having an issue with koi dropsy as well or poorly koi. It’s not a nice experience at all mate and I wish you all the best with it. Thanks for watching John and take care mate 🙏

[@leemills911]

This has been educational as I think I’m going through the same problem with my tancho am also new to this hobby so any information is vital thank you

[@koifishjohnny]

Hi mate, thank you so so much. Dropsy in koi isn't nice I hope you do better than me mate

[@aengusfoley6694]

You can only do your best. You had the correct intentions . Keep your chin up Aengus

[@koifishjohnny]

Cheers Aengus mate and your right

[@kirkhall2099]

Dropsy is a symptom of a condition. Its usually a kidney or liver problem from bacterial or other things. Adding salt helps with osmoregulation and helps relieve the kidney from working so hard. So you saw some improvement. But it does not take care of the original problem. Quarantine would have done nothing so dont feel bad. Kois natural salt level is .9 and people well push salt to that level to try and help the kidneys. But it really doesnt work without diagnosing the real problem. The redness is probably a sign of koi going septic inside. And now it is showing outside. I wished you would have opened the koi up. You probably would have been surprised as too why this fish was still alive. As it was probably a real mess inside. As mentioned. You have to catch it in the real early stages with antibiotics. And then cross your fingers.

[@koifishjohnny]

Mate this is a banging message loaded full of info that makes sense. I think you 💯 know what you’re talking about and thank you so much for writing such a message of support. Ps there is no way on earth o would open the koi up, I’m too soft for that 😂😂😂😂 Cheers mate

[@westcliffkoipond6786]

Great video Johnny don't be so hard on yourself it seems this year has been hard for everyone. Even the pesky fluke are proving difficult to get rid of all the best mate. Ron👍👍👍👍

[@koifishjohnny]

Hey Ron mate thanks for the support mate and your kind words. Flukes seem be everywhere now :-(

[@sharifhaque4722]

I just had this problem with my larger Ochiba koi where his scales lifted and it’s fins were clamped and sitting at the bottom and after hovering head down tail up and what I did was put kusuri anti bac spray with orahesive powder and then put acriflavin in the pond then gave it salt bath 0.6% the next day and it started swimming again the next day. Right now the area looks rotten and the flesh hanging but is hand feeding and swimming normally

[@koifishjohnny]

Hi pal thanks for sharing your dropsy journey I really hope it’s still improving and going well mate 🙏

[@user-oi2qi5vo1r]

On the qt pond, you don't need a pond, a vat, aquarium or anything that can hold water will do the same job in situations like this. Only if you are heat ramping would you need a dedicated pond/vat. Any of the above mentioned would would for new fish as well as poorly ones. Plus, a aquarium heater can be used with little running costs due to the lesser amounts of water. Other than that a filter is a must, pressure ones work fine for this situation and fill the gap. Again, each to their own and we all have different ways of keeping. We all find what works for us and more importantly, our koi. Keep learning like we all are and you never stop learning new things. Temps this year have put all our unheated pond in stress.

[@koifishjohnny]

Amen to tat terry mate, especially last part makes a lot of sense us unheated are suffering the weather roller coaster. Cheers for the support Terry

[@mucky1957.]

you and family come first....always. I think we have all lost fish/had issues...and its easy to say..but we just have to power through..hopefully. A quarantine pond would be great..if we all had the space and the money. I've tried salt baths from time to time and they do work..maybe not on everything...

[@koifishjohnny]

Very true mate everything you say there is band on pal. Life and wife first ohhh and kids lol. Seriously though thank you for the support

[@mustangkoiaustralia]

Thanks for this great video , Johnny! It was very informative and helpful . Sorry for all the problems you have go through !

[@koifishjohnny]

Glad it was helpful it means a lot. Its hard dealing with the negatives like dropsy in the koi, but trying to learn as I go lol. Thanks for the support

[@carollycett1329]

Sorry for your loss it’s hard putting them to sleep

[@koifishjohnny]

Cheers Carol ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@stephenlaming3288]

Hi Johnny, I no what you are going through mate I had the same problem myself 3 years ago and I lost 4 of my fish mate so keep your chin up mate you will work though it and you will start to enjoy the hobby again mate. Steve

[@stevenpayton989]

You can get a pop up quarantine pond or use a paddling pool hopefully you a through the worst of it

[@vinniekoi]

I had the same last year lost 17 fish in total spent hours with Richard Bunting and on the phone with Paula I know what you've been through m8

[@koifishjohnny]

Cheers guys, sorry to hear about the losses and thank you so so so much for the support 🙏

[@glnspk]

Hi fella, had the same issue myself this week but went down very quickly. I posted a video and in haste didn't mention the dropsy as I found parasites. Very up and down season I think this year. If 8ts not one thing it's another. Good luck

[@koifishjohnny]

100% right mate dropsy in koi isnt fun. Good luck with your battles mate

[@MrBretonian]

Lost one to dropsy in the spring. Did the same as you after speaking to Paula. As soon as he pineconed i lost him 4 days later. Like you i was attached to mine (he was a right shit and loved him for it) I had to take care of him as well. Absolute nightmare this sometimes. Your heart has always been in the right place mate. Dont kick yourself

[@koifishjohnny]

Cheers pal super appreciate the support. Sorry to hear about your dropsy issue pal and it’s proper shit when you get a connection to one and they go

[@EmmaBakesCakes]

😢devastating news

[@koifishjohnny]

100% Emma Dropsy in koi isnt fun. Thanks for watching ❤️

[@HumberKoi]

Hard watch that mate 😢

[@koifishjohnny]

Cheers pal it was a hard one but a good one to have behind me in the rear view. Thanks for watching lads 🙏🙏

[@AndysKoiPuddle]

Hi Johnny, well done for sharing your experience mate, and not a nice one to go through. But as said by others, any experienced Koi keeper will have gone through this too, and once dropsy has set in, it’s usually hard to come back from.😢 You are being way too hard on yourself as usual… 🤷🏼‍♂️ As for having a Quarantine Tank. I technically have one. It’s just 500 gallons. But that sadly IS my current actual pond (puddle) for now…. 😂🤣 Lookin forward to the ‘happier’ videos you mention that are coming…… 😁👏🏼👍🏼

[@koifishjohnny]

Hey Andy mate thanks super appreciated as per usual mate. You always have my back so thank you. Wish I didn’t have to do it but now it’s done I’m buzzing to have it in rear view matte. Happy times coming

[@AndysKoiPuddle]

@@koifishjohnny Excellent Johnny, bring them on…. 😃 😁 🐟⛩️

[@killerbites3963]

May I ask what brand of Clive oil you use thanks

[@koifishjohnny]

Hi mate this is the clove oil I use ⚠ amzn.to/4dktsKt

[@killerbites3963]

Thanks you, don’t have to use it yet touch wood but nice to be prepared,thanks bud.

[@koifishjohnny]

@@killerbites3963 good luck pal

[@philsmith9964]

honest video you shouldnt take any notice of negative feed back because anyone whos got plenty of koi years behind them will have lost several fish keep learning we all struggle at times

[@koifishjohnny]

Cheers Phil mate and super appreciate having your support mate 🙏

[@stevealexander6928]

Dropsy, can be reversed, but only in the very very early stages, the truth is, us nomal people, koi owners can only do so much, unfortunately Dropsy does take 99% of fish and after they contract it, well... its game over, sorry to see this but onwards and upwards pal.

[@koifishjohnny]

Great comment mate, love it and offers an insight tbh I heard the same 🙏 thanks for the support the dropsy video wasn’t easy

[@user-id7fk5pj3b]

Thank you for sharing this tragic experience these things need to be seen for those of us that still have things to learn. Gwen 🧓

[@koifishjohnny]

Hi Gwen thank you so much for the support. Dropsy in koi is defo an area that isnt nice. Thank you