Any
Nitrite present in the pond water can be very damaging to Koi . If levels
exceed 0.5mg/l
fatalities can occur. If a water test reveals the presense of nitrite then
partial water changes
are essential. In the event of high Nitrite levels water changes alone may
not be sufficient.
The addition of salt at a ratio 5.1 will prevent the uptake of nitrites
and stop the the fish
developing Brown blood disease