How much are different varieties of koi affected by the pH and carbon dioxide in the water?
How much do the pH and carbon dioxide in the water affect your koi? (1) The effect of pH: To test the pH of the water, you can use pH test strips, or you can judge by the behavior of the koi. For example, when the water is acidic, the respiration of the koi decreases, and they show slowed activity...
(1) The effect of pH: To test the pH of the water, you can use pH test strips, or you can judge by the behavior of the koi.
For example, when the water is acidic, the respiration of the koi decreases, and they show slowed activity, poor appetite and stunted growth; while excessive alkalinity can also affect their growth and even cause death.
For example, when the water is acidic, the respiration of the koi decreases, and they show slowed activity, poor appetite and stunted growth; while excessive alkalinity can also affect their growth and even cause death.
(2) The effect of carbon dioxide : The carbon dioxide content shows obvious day-night variation. When the carbon dioxide content in the water is on the high side, it reduces the ability of hemoglobin in the koi's body to combine with oxygen,
in this case, even if the dissolved oxygen content in the water is not low, the koi will still have difficulty breathing.
in this case, even if the dissolved oxygen content in the water is not low, the koi will still have difficulty breathing.