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Posted by gerina (My Page) on Wed, Jan 25, 12 at 17:46
| I believe that one of my fish kids has Koi Pox. It certainly looks like it from what I have seen on some websites. I have read conflicting statements about it. It's a herpes virus, so it's obviously contagious. I read on one site that many fish are immune to it. Is this true? Does anyone know or have first hand experience with this? I would hate to see the rest of the gang get this but I also don't want to destroy this guy because I am quite fond of him. I also imagine that they have already been exposed anyway, so it's probably a moot point.
Also, I've had these guys four and five years. I got them in a couple of different batches when they were just an inch long. Would this fish have had the virus since I have had him? If not, how else would my pal have contracted this disease?
Thanks, Geri.
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- Posted by akaj9 9 Central Florida (My Page) on
Tue, Jan 31, 12 at 21:32
| Oh gosh....don't destroy him...Koi Pox is really just an ugly thing that shows up with the cooler water...A few of mine have it...I don't show or breed them so so damage...and it goes away once the water warms up...Of my 17 only maybe 3 or 4 show any signs and only when my water is at a certain temp...so unless you have "prize" koi worth many thousands or the potential of....I wouldn't kill him...It's like someone getting a cold sore...it comes and goes usually....an eye sore more than anything |
RE: Koi Pox???
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| Thanks for the response. I don't have the heart to harm him and I was beginning to look at this issue as if it were a cold sore. We've had a lot of nice, sunny and warm days recently and he is looking much better already and he swims around like a happy camper. Can't ask for much better! |
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