Question: Hi jperez48, can you elaborate on the size and container for the Koi? I'm guestimating 10-14" if 6 lbs each... Or are they young and you're calculating water weight at 6 lbs per gallon? (8/11/2009)
Response: we have about 30 fish all together 2 large about 13 to 15 inches long then we have some medium fish about 5 to 6 inches 10 mediums all together the rest are small 3 to 4 inches and one catfish medium size. I really dont know the weight all I know is that I had these fish for 4 years and the all started small and i watch them grow and i wanted to get them to our new home safely sincerely jay (8/11/2009)
Response: I completely understand your desire as I have a few Koi myself. My eldest is 19" and 7 years old. Prior to that we had a 22" beautifell silver that got snagged by a heron ^$#$&%^!. Based on what you're giving me I expect you'll need two 50 gallon tubs with covers and air stones. Will the new location be ready to accept the stock? With this size school you need to make sure your new location is ready for the load... I assume you know what I'm talking about? (8/11/2009)
Response: I am confused about how this site works saying that the new location will be ready who transports the fish to the new location sorry to sound silly but I dont even have clue how this works (8/11/2009)
Response: That's OK, This site allows you to list your shipment which you have done and I am a service provider interested in giving you a bid for the shipping of your Koi. On this site you are considered the shipper since you are the person shipping an item. I am considered a Transportation Service Provider (TSP) who will try to help you get the job done. As confusing as that sounds the simple explanation is I try to find out what needs to be done, quote you a price to do it and then you decide if you want to hire us, Your shipment is not common and very few folks really know how to do this the right way. I am one of them but I can tell you it's not easy work and it is also not inexpensive as there is a lot of time involved in catch and release. (8/11/2009)
Response: I am soory for me being confused right now. Right now the koi are in the pond out side my home now. and the new location will have the pond ready to recieve the fish. and I thank you so much for taking the time to help me and explain this stuff to me. Sincerely Jay (8/12/2009)
Response: No problem, moving is never easy and trying to relocate livestock is complicated. Given these Koi are going from pond to pond I would inquire as to the size of the departure location? If you can take a few pictures and post them in your listing it would help us get a "feel" for the "catch" work involved. Koi are essentially part of the carp family and as such are pretty harty fish but the stress of the move starts at the catch and can linger for weeks so patience and time are key to avoiding injury and or disease. What is your time frame for the move? What $$ value are you prepared to invest to move the stock? Take into consideration you could be looking at $2,000 for a complete start to finish move with no gaurantee that all the fish will survive long term. (8/12/2009)
Response: i see (8/21/2009)
Response: So is this something you think you're going to do? Often times unless the fish are valuable in $$$ (which can be the case with rare and some common Koi) mort folks will leave them and start over. I know I'd want to take at least a couple of mine if it were me. (8/21/2009)
Response: well i dont want to leave any behind i had them for four years already (8/21/2009)
Response: I do understand. As I've stated previously I am a Koi owner myself. I can certainly handle the move for you or you could do it yourself if you're up to the task. There are several internet sites out there that have helpful info on how to do it on your own (with some help). (8/21/2009)
Response: i dont think i am skilled enough to move them safely I have read stuff on the internet and I dont think I can do it. (8/21/2009)
Response: Well, then the question becomes what cost are you prepared to expense to have it done. There are a few companies that will do the move and there are a few folks who "think" they can. Do you have a time frame and date in mind? (8/21/2009)
Response: well they are working on the pond so i say about middle of sept and about the cost i just dont want to be taken over the coles Just want someone to be fair I agree its a lot of work to keep them safe (8/21/2009)
Response: OK, Sept. is actually a good month to do this climate wise. I understand about being raked over and I assur you that's not what we do. If you read through my feedback you should understand that. A big part of the cost is the catch and that is also something we need to clealy define before offering a firm price. I would need to know the size of the pond where the Koi are moving from. Width, Length and most importantly depth. The best way to reduce stress is to drain the pond shallow and corral the Koi for capture. If it is a large deep pond this part of the task can be cumbersome and requires more equipment than small ponds. (8/21/2009)
Response: ok thats fair but I will have to go out side tomorrow and take the mesurements u need and i will tell u the size and depth (8/21/2009)
Response: Great, I'll look for your response tomorrow. Tonight I'll call it bed time! Don't respond to this post until after you get the measurements. Otherwise you won't be able to post the info when you have it. Good night. (8/21/2009)
Question: Hmmm, let me back up a little here... Where and how are the Koi housed currently (pond or aquarium) and where and how will they be housed at the new home? I was approaching this from the typical pond to pond move... (8/11/2009)
Response: the koi are currently housed in our pond in front of our house. they will be housed in a pond that is being built at our new home (8/21/2009)
Response: Understood, we did end up covering that in the other thread. This was a question I posted during the other discussion... (8/21/2009)
Response: the mesurements are with 93" long with is 65" wide and the depth is 20" deep (8/22/2009)
Response: OK thanks, That's not too big to handle with two men and if you want to assist that's even better. Let me crunch some numbers and I'll get you an accurate price for a mid Sept. move. (8/22/2009)
Question: Hi again jperez48, Robert here. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you with a number. Based on the supplies and time needed I coming in at $2,250 if we contract the job through this venue... This price is all inclusive of the fee here and our supplies, tolls and time. The aquatics will be moved from one pond to the other in a live tank. There will be several things you will need to do the week before transport which we can discuss in detail should you decide to use us. I would suggest we plan to schedule this for a Saturday move to avoid any traffic congestion delays en route. How is the new pond coming? As soon as you can I would advise you toss in 1/2 dozen small goldfish to get the bio system working... (8/25/2009)
Response: the pond at the new house is not ready yet (8/25/2009)
Response: Yes I understand that as we discussed you're expecting mid Sept. or so... I am simply planning for when it is ready. We want the bio system to be cultivating before the move. Usually some small goldfish will produce enough waste over a week to get the procees rolling. So; long story short we want the new pond up and running for at least a week before the move. Do you have all the water testing supplies? (8/25/2009)