The Quarantine Plan Generator creates a customized day-by-day observation and recordkeeping plan for keeping new koi separate before they enter your main pond.
Why quarantine matters:
New fish can carry parasites, bacteria, and viruses with no visible symptomsA single sick fish can infect an entire pondQuarantine gives you time to observe and document changes before a veterinarian-guided transfer decisionObservation checklist:
Minimum 14 days for standard quarantine21-28 days recommended for high-value fishSeparate equipment (nets, buckets, siphons) for quarantineNever mix quarantine water with main pond waterTreatment boundary:
This tool does not choose medications, chemicals, concentrations, doses, or schedulesKeep current measurements, photos, and a symptom timeline for a qualified aquatic veterinarianFollow current manufacturer directions only after professional treatment guidanceWater quality during quarantine:
Test daily: ammonia and nitrite must stay at zeroRecord source-water measurements and filtration changes alongside tank resultsUse current measurements and qualified guidance for actual water-change decisions