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Hose Left Running All Night: 7 Koi in Chlorinated Tap Water

Hose left on overnight. 7 adult koi in pond full of tap water. Swimming slowly, unhappy. Asks what to do and time window.

Emergency: Dechlorinate NOW

Chloramine (in most tap water) kills via gill damage. Liquid dechlorinator (sodium thiosulfate) is the only fast fix. Dose for full pond volume immediately.

Time Window

Chlorine poisoning kills in 2–5 hours. If they're alive after overnight, you may have a narrow chance. Dechlorinate anyway—it can't hurt.

Aftercare

  • Add stress coat (slime coat replacer).
  • Maximize aeration.
  • No feeding 24–48 hrs.
  • Monitor for delayed gill damage (gasping, death in 1–3 days).

Never leave hose unattended. Use timer or auto-shutoff.

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