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About Robyn Rhudy
Expertise
I can answer questions regarding goldfish, koi, orfe, minnows, frogs, toads, salamanders, turtles, aquatic insects, snails, shrimp, other aquatic animals, algae, aquatic plants, winterizing, pond maintenance, pond setup, pond problems, and more. I am not as good on the actual construction of ponds and with pond equipment such as pumps and filters but know the basics.

Experience
I have eight ponds and four aquariums. My largest 1800 gallon pond was built in 1997. Since then, I set up a web site on my animals, fish, and ponds. My pond web site (fishpondinfo.com) is huge, award-winning, and has spawned a free pond e-newsletter and a book on ponds. I am well known and respected in the on-line pond community.

Organizations
Mid-Atlantic Koi Club

Publications
I am quoted in an article in Aquarium Fish (May 2003). I published my own book on ponds in 2001. I wrote an article for the Jan/Feb 2004 issue of Organic Gardening on tub ponds.

Education/Credentials
Masters degree in analytical chemistry; many people consider me a pond expert

 
   

You are here:  Experts > Animals/Pets > Pet Fish > Pond & Water Gardening > koi carp deseases

Topic: Pond & Water Gardening



Expert: Robyn Rhudy
Date: 4/12/2008
Subject: koi carp deseases

Question
one of my ghost koi & one of my japanese koi shake there heads as they swim they are still eating

Answer
I'm sorry that your koi may be ill.  Head shaking may indicate parasites that are making the fish itchy such as flukes.  If you can find a local koi club in your area, they will often come out and diagnose problems with your koi for free.  I hope you can find some local help.  It's really hard to diagnose problems via e-mail.  Good luck!

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