Question
I have a pond and have 3   8 inch Koi and 4   2 inch the 2 inch are new 3 week to the pond and hide most of the time. I am worried they are not eating. at night they come out but when I try to feed them the big koi seem to know and come out and get the food.

Answer
It is perfectly normal for both newly acquired koi and younger baby koi to hide more often than others.  They will be scared in a new pond.  They will feel vulnerable to predators and even larger koi.  The 8" koi are too small to want to eat the 2" koi but they can intimidate them.  I think with time, things will be fine.  The babies don't need much food and can find natural foods around the sides and bottom where they are hiding.  How big is your pond?  If it's over 1000 gallons as suggested for koi, there is really no need to worry.  Good luck!

Robyn
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