Quarantine Protocol Guide

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 symptoms
  • A single sick fish can infect an entire pond
  • Quarantine gives you time to observe and document changes before a veterinarian-guided transfer decision

  • Observation checklist:

  • Minimum 14 days for standard quarantine
  • 21-28 days recommended for high-value fish
  • Separate equipment (nets, buckets, siphons) for quarantine
  • Never mix quarantine water with main pond water

  • Treatment boundary:

  • This tool does not choose medications, chemicals, concentrations, doses, or schedules
  • Keep current measurements, photos, and a symptom timeline for a qualified aquatic veterinarian
  • Follow current manufacturer directions only after professional treatment guidance

  • Water quality during quarantine:

  • Test daily: ammonia and nitrite must stay at zero
  • Record source-water measurements and filtration changes alongside tank results
  • Use current measurements and qualified guidance for actual water-change decisions
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