How to Survive a Bacterial Outbreak in Your Koi Pond (Step by Step)

Is your koi pond showing signs of bacterial infection? In this special episode, Ricky Stoddart reveals the step-by-step process to diagnose, treat, and recover from devastating bacterial outbreaks in your koi pond.

Drawing from over 20 years of hands-on experience, Ricky breaks down:
• How to identify the early warning signs
• Why most treatments fail
• The critical mistakes koi keepers make
• And exactly what to do if your pond is under attack

Whether you’re battling ulcer disease, fin rot, or unexplained koi deaths, this is the most comprehensive guide available for koi pond health and recovery.

⚠️ Don’t wait until it’s too late—watch this episode before you lose more fish.

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⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps

0:00 - Why This Episode Matters
1:00 - Pattern Recognition: What’s Really Causing the Outbreaks?
3:00 - Ricky’s Personal Battle with Bacterial Disease
6:00 - The First Rule: Lock Down Your Koi Pond
7:30 - What IS a Bacterial Problem? Signs and Symptoms
10:00 - Root Causes: Waste, Stress, Parasites & Water Quality
14:30 - The Danger of Chloramine T and Overmedication
21:00 - Why You Must Understand Your Pond’s Ecosystem
27:00 - What NOT to Do: Salt, Acroflavin, and Guesswork
34:00 - The Correct Protocol: Diagnosis, Disinfection, and Targeted Treatment
44:00 - Final Stage: Recovery, Healing, and Reintroduction
47:00 - How to Know You’re Truly in the Clear

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